Posted by IsoM on March 4, 2003, at 18:34:29
In reply to Inhale - 1 - 2 - hold, posted by FredPotter on March 4, 2003, at 14:38:50
I never thought of it before, but when I sing, I breathe using my diaphragm. Maybe that's part of the reason I find singing so therapeutical? Or maybe it's a combination? Whatever it is, I find a remarkable difference.
Whenever I have the house or car alone, I sing. If I'm feeling very low, then I can't just force it, but any time I sing for long (& I really belt it out), I feel wonderfully relaxed yet energised too. Who knows? Seriously, maybe try singing. It doesn't matter how good you sing either.
Can you tell I'm a big fan of singing therapy? But there may be something to filling our lungs fully with diaphragmatic breathing. Have you tried it when you lie in bed before drifting off to sleep? Would it help you long term maybe?
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