I'm not exactly physically fit. I mean granted my mother, a holistic health counselor and exercise trainer, has forced me to appreciate a scrumptious (if not bitter) green drink or organic salad. But that is the extent of my fitness. I am no athletic ability whatsoever so exercise is out of the question. So when my friends suggested I try yoga this weekend, I almost fell down laughing. Yoga is for my parents, not me! I may be somewhat flexible but that doesn't mean I enjoy stretching. In an attempt to seem somewhat cool, I held my tongue, agreeing to subject myself to this torture.
The class itself was difficult but enjoyable and extremely calming. As the class continued I realized that yoga is an art, which the teacher was perfecting with ease. The skill it takes to move your body in such a way, as well as be fluid. I gained a lot more respect for my parents (who are avid Yogis). Afterward, I felt loose, calm, and relaxed. Later that day I went to a practice room to sing (as I do twice a week) and I felt I sang the best I ever had without being at an actually voice lesson or performance. My breath support was incredibly strong, coming straight from diaphragm without hesitation. And for the sake of justifying my workout I am assuming that yoga improved my singing.
I never realized how important exercise is. People always told me, but I never really took it to heart. Now that it has improved my singing I feel obligated as a vocalist to continue my yoga studies. Though I am sore beyond belief, I'll bite my tongue and suffer. The benefits actually do outweigh the achey limbs. ;)
That's so interesting that it improved your singing! I have little to no athletic talent either, but I love yoga. Glad you've found your inner yogi!
ReplyDeleteAs an active "yoga-ist" I agree with every point. Yoga, although always touted as an exercise class, is an art form that requires years of dedication and patience to achieve something even close to perfection
ReplyDeleteI agree that it's amazing it helped your singing. I think yoga is harder than working out, so I'm sympathetic. This is a good story with lots of information included.
ReplyDeletei try to exercise but i'm just too lazy. There should be a machine that exercises you and all you have to do is sit there and let it work you out
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