What else do you need to sing beautifully? A detective investigation into how the root of the tongue affects singing and the entire body. Often in my classes I talk about how the tongue should be relaxed while singing. We pay a lot of attention to the root of the language. And this is not without reason. The tongue is the most important organ of articulation. Let's look at the tongue from an unusual perspective. A pinched root of the tongue often signals that there is tension in the neck, and the muscle block can hold emotions such as anger, screaming, crying, and resentment. If you learn to free your tongue through attention or special exercises, your body will function better! And all thanks to singing. The musculature of the tongue is connected with the muscles of the jaw and throat, and with the deep frontal line (if you want to figure out how everything works, I recommend turning to the book by Thomas Myers “Anatomical Trains”). If the root of the tongue is pinched, this can lead to a bad position and bad stability of the neck, and poor functioning of the diaphragm, as well as weakness of the muscles that ensure the functioning of the body. In classes, we work with the root of the tongue, relaxing it. Working with the clamp is possible through screaming, singing, gagging, protruding the tongue, tilting and rotating the head, etc. Also, the glossopharyngeal nerve, which is a branch of the vagus nerve, approaches the root of the tongue. As you know, it is the most important nerve in the body. Where does he wander and why is he important? In a nutshell: the vagus nerve is responsible for the stress cycle. When we sing, the diaphragm and the root of the tongue, which are connected to the vagus nerve, stimulate the vagus nerve. It is also stimulated by deep breathing. This also has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Therefore, when we work with the root of the tongue while singing, we indirectly influence the entire body and overcome stress! Examples of exercises: 1. Stick out your tongue, pull it out, while singing a melody. Stretching the tongue causes sensations at the base of the tongue, helping to release tension2. No matter how unpleasant it may be, try to pretend to be vomiting3. Develop muscle control and internal perception. Look for a condition where the tongue feels flexible and relaxed. A tense tongue causes tension in the neck, chest, and shoulder muscles, blocking the free flow of air. When inhaling, induce a state like during a yawn, feel a chill at the root of the tongue. Have pleasant and fruitful activities! Sign up for a consultation in private messages.