Relaxation Flashcards
Is all tension bad?
Holding tension requires energy. Certain tension is necessary for the body to keep certain positions such as standing upright. Certain muscles are more tense than others.
Why is using appropriate tension important?
Using the appropriate tension to execute a task rather than letting it restrict your capabilities is important
List three side effects if unnecessary tension.
- Physical presence
- vocal quality
- emotional state
List the steps to have a neutral body position.
- Shoulders back
- Slight bend in the knees
- Hands by your side
- Feet hip width apart
- Chin parallel to the floor
How should you release shoulder tension?
Lift your shoulders as much as possible, hold for ten seconds. Don’t stop lifting, keep on actively lifting and holding your shoulders. Release your shoulders and exhale, feel the tension leave. Rolling your shoulders is another way.
How do you release tension from head to toe?
This is known as progressive relaxation. Close your eyes and focus on tensing and relaxing each muscle group for 2 to 3 seconds. Start with your feet, knees, thighs, rear, chest, arms, hand, neck, jaw and eyes. Maintain deep slow breaths. When tensing breathing through the nose and hold for five seconds breathe out through the mouth and relax/release.
Why should you yawn a few times before you start a vocal warm-up?
In order to relax the jaw and create a sense of openness in the throat.
How can you make sure your throat is not dry?
Make sure your throat is not dry by either swallowing or drinking water. Constant production of vocal sound might aggravate a throat that is dry.
Why is it important that our jaw is relaxed?
We put strain on our jaw when we speak and some of us clench our teeth while we sleep. We hardly ever relax our jaws. A relaxed face and jaw will lead to a quality vocal sound.
What is the sliding technique?
Press your index finger where the jaw begins. You may feel discomfort but try to relax the jaw while pressing. Slide your fingers along the jawline to the chin. This is releasing tension
What is the be the mouse, see the mouse technique?
This is for tension in the face. Be the mouse. Make your face small and scrunch it up. See the mouse. Horrified face, eyes wide open, mouth open and jaw open. Aimed at stretching your facial muscles and releasing tension in the jaw
What is the eating an apple technique?
Pink chewing. This helps loosen the jaw and utilize the mouth
What is the cleaning your teeth technique?
Clean your teeth with your tongue. From the back teeth to the front teeth. Stretching in all directions
What is the stick out your tongue technique?
Stick out your tongue and hold for five seconds. Repeat this three times. This will Stretch the root of your tongue. Responsible for most tongue tension and stretch the back of the jaw
