The way our body is positioned. Generally, we prefer the body to be in proper [[Body alignment]]. Personally prefer "alignment". "Noble posture" is also good, as opposed to "military posture". Prepares the body for [[Respiration]] and all subsequent aspects of [[Voice|Singing]]. In theory, one could get this concept without [[Lessons]], though [[Feedback leads to improvement]] ## Core Concepts - Alignment of ears, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles. - Allow for curvature of spine. - Lift shoulders, roll back, relax. - Raise [[Sternum]], expand [[Chest]], [[Rib cage]], and even [[Shoulder]]s. - Maintain posture while singing ## Common issues - "Military" posture. [[Relaxation]] is necessary. ## Descriptions that have helped students - "Mirror selfie pose" (watch out for hips) - "[[Superman]]" - Chest out, slight tension in lower-mid back. ## Exercises - [[Yoga]] for different aspects. [[Supine bound angle]] is one of my personal favorites, especially modifying with arms extended above the head. - Reach hands up on inhale, slowly drop on exhale. [[Exhale should be longer than inhale]] - Fold over and touch toes, slowly rising. "Vertebrae by vertebrae". Also from [[Yoga]]. - More imagery than actual exercise, but imagine you are a marionette with one string connected to the crown of your head, and you are being pulled up by that string. Bonus points for moving your arms around accordingly. - If issue involves arms, have a partner go into the "shake hands" position, put one hand on [[Shoulder]] and/or [[Clavicle]], and shake the arm. - Sit on an exercise ball - Use a mirror. [[Self-reflection]] in its truest form.