Shortness of breath during exercise "yawny yah"

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    M.roegiest 3 weeks ago

    So I had a week break and now I'm back doing my warm-ups first and they're going quite well. Getting to the yawny yah of the 30-day beginner course is getting along fine, and I'm finding it easier to relax my jaw and tongue with my hands on my face.

    However, now I notice I'm quite short of breath during the exercise. I'm questioning whether it's a lack of oxygen (closed windows and door), not good breath support (even though it sounds better than usual) or just not a good day for me (haha).

    Anyone have any experiences with this? I didn't know notice this the first two times I did the exercise on previous days. Maybe I'm doing it better "sound-wise" and losing some support with it?

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    Camille van Niekerk 3 weeks ago

    Glad things are going well and you're finding it easier to relax! It's hard to say why you might feel short of breath, but that's a very common feeling for beginning singers! 

    Here's a checklist to help you troubleshoot: https://youtu.be/HM5lrvtQTYY?si=qgwZUGG6PkgPbNo3

    Hope that helps - let me know!

     

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    M.roegiest 3 weeks ago

    Thanks Camille! Will check it out.

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    Camille van Niekerk 3 weeks ago

    Thank you!

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