breath voice body song
TYPICAL WORKSHOP
Breath-work
Everything starts with the breath. Many people breath incorrectly without even
knowing it, and improper breathing can lead to a myriad of mental and physical
health complications. In this workshop Molly will guide you through some simple
diaphragmatic breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and stress levels, support
heart function, boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body.
“the most important aspect of breathing wasn’t just to take in air through the
nose. Inhaling was the easy part. The key to breathing, lung expansion, and the
long life that came with it was on the other end of respiration. It was in the
transformative power of a full exhalation.”
― James Nestor, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
[https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/74281999]
Voice and Sound
Sound and vocal resonance has been an integral healing modality in indigenous
communities for millennia. Now modern studies have shown that singing, and sound
therapy improve health and well-being, and have been linked to neuro-chemical
changes effecting reward, motivation and pleasure, stress and arousal, immunity
function, and social affiliation.
In this workshop Molly teaches vocal techniques to release tension in the body
using an ancient Chi Gong energy exercise meditation. This meditation uses the
voice to naturally support the breathing technique learned at the start of the
workshop, and sound and vibration to allow our electricity to easily move
through us.
Singing
Singing is a natural anti-depressant. It has been proven to reduce stress, boost
the immune system, enhance memory, and stimulate the release of oxytocin which
is the love and connection hormone. Singing in a group is especially good for
this, as oxytocin is released when we bond with each other. Oxytocin has amazing
health benefits, including helping wounds heal faster, and slowing down the
aging process, and is also a cardioprotective hormone. Oxytocin lowers blood
pressure, and acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory for the
cardiovascular system. In this section of the workshop Molly will teach easy
songs to bring everything together so we can easily use the breath and the voice
to promote health and wellbeing. Singing together lifts people up, and you can
see the difference in people at the end of the workshop.
You don’t need to have any previous experience in music or singing. Everyone is
welcome, and exercises will be simple and easy to learn.
