Episode 3: Should Yogis do Ujjayi Breathing? with Matthew Shaw

Matthew and I take a deep dive into the Vocal Chords, an area of the body we place little to no attention to. We get into the nitty gritties of the Vocal Chord anatomy and physiology, unveiling the truths, misconceptions, and tips for Vocal Chord pathologies, especially as a result of constriction. Matthew shares his favorite strategies to notice and relax the vocal chord habitual constriction, the deeply intertwined connection between our emotions and the vocal chords, how the vocal chords affect our general well-being, and finally leaves you with his biggest takeaway message. Tune in to sing your hearts content, but efficiently, with Matthew! 0:45 - Mats background. 2:37 - Vocal chord function 5:43 - Pathology with vocal chords 11:50 - Why constriction is bad 16:33 - Effect of nodules from constrictions 19:02 - Strategies to relax vocal chord 29:39 - Differences between sounds 33:11 - Emotions & vocal chords 35:40 - An integrated system 39:18 - Biggest takeaway message 41:40 - More with mat Check out Youtube for the visual version of my conversation with Matthew! https://www.youtube.com/celestpereirayoga More About Matthew Shaw: Matthew Shaw has worked on West End Shows such as, Billy Elliot, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Evita, Buddy Holly and Breakfast at Tiffany’s. He has also been the vocal coach to top pop artists such as Rita Ora, Pixie Lott, The Saturdays, The Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Billy Ocean. His ability to get the most out of people's vocal talents have seen him support artists on TV shows like, The Voice. All in all, Matthew is an extremely knowledgable, down to earth person who can get anyone to hit that note. Learn More With Matthew! Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewshawshaw Don't forget! As a listener of the breathing series on the Love @ First Science Podcast, you get 20% off everything on my website! Head on over to my website and use code 'PODCASTLOVE' https://www.celestpereira.com/ My Socials: Instagram - http://instagram.com/celestpereirayoga Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/celestpereirayoga Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/celestpereirayoga Website - https://www.celestpereira.com/