In this episode of Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, Alex converses with Christine Schneider, a pioneer in manual laryngeal therapy, founder of Lifelight Massage Therapy and creator of The Visceral Voice. Christine brings a holistic approach to voice health and vocal training, emphasizing the importance of looking at the whole person to understand the different elements that can affect vocal health. From teaching how to manage pressure systems effectively to exploring how things like abdominal surgery or wearing high heels can impact one's voice, Christine breaks down complex concepts into comprehensible knowledge.
Christine also shares her journey from being a patient with a concave chest and performance anxiety to becoming a respected professional in the field of voice health. She shares about her work with elite beatboxers, opera singers, and other voice professionals, demonstrating how much the voice is intertwined with the whole body. Plus, Christine gives insight on her three companies namely Lifelight, Visceral Voice, and Performance Movement Restoration, stressing the need for vocal athletes to train in ways that support their joint health and longevity.
This comprehensive conversation between Alex and Christine is a must-listen for anyone interested in voice health, body alignment, and how these relate to our overall well being. Don't miss out on Christine's expert tips on movement drills and how manual therapy can improve vocal health.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Lifelight Massage Therapy: http://www.lifelightmassage.com/
The Visceral Voice: http://www.thevisceralvoice.com/
Performance Movement Restoration: https://www.pmreducation.com/
Academy of Noise: https://www.theacademyofnoise.com/
Baral Institute: https://www.barralinstitute.com/
Upledger Institute: https://www.upledger.com/
Key Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
04:01 - Christine's Journey
09:22 - Vocal Athlete Concept
15:48 - Client Situations
20:19 - Vocal Athlete Maintenance
23:16 - Manual Therapy in Vocal Health
27:25 - Body Pressure System
36:24 - Youth Opera Singers
40:27 - Opera Singing Embodiment
41:11 - Vocal Awareness in Life
42:18 - Body Alignment Importance
43:45 - Stomatognathic System
44:18 - Voice and Health Indicator
45:01 - Tech Impact on Voice
46:47 - Visceral Voice Overview
49:35 - Academy of Noise
55:05 - Upcoming Events/Resources
In this episode of Red Beard Embodiment Podcast, Alex converses with Christine Schneider, a pioneer in manual laryngeal therapy, founder of Lifelight Massage Therapy and creator of The Visceral Voice. Christine brings a holistic approach to voice health and vocal training, emphasizing the importance of looking at the whole person to understand the different elements that can affect vocal health. From teaching how to manage pressure systems effectively to exploring how things like abdominal surgery or wearing high heels can impact one's voice, Christine breaks down complex concepts into comprehensible knowledge.
Christine also shares her journey from being a patient with a concave chest and performance anxiety to becoming a respected professional in the field of voice health. She shares about her work with elite beatboxers, opera singers, and other voice professionals, demonstrating how much the voice is intertwined with the whole body. Plus, Christine gives insight on her three companies namely Lifelight, Visceral Voice, and Performance Movement Restoration, stressing the need for vocal athletes to train in ways that support their joint health and longevity.
This comprehensive conversation between Alex and Christine is a must-listen for anyone interested in voice health, body alignment, and how these relate to our overall well being. Don't miss out on Christine's expert tips on movement drills and how manual therapy can improve vocal health.
Links and Resources Mentioned:
Lifelight Massage Therapy: http://www.lifelightmassage.com/
The Visceral Voice: http://www.thevisceralvoice.com/
Performance Movement Restoration: https://www.pmreducation.com/
Academy of Noise: https://www.theacademyofnoise.com/
Baral Institute: https://www.barralinstitute.com/
Upledger Institute: https://www.upledger.com/
Key Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
04:01 - Christine's Journey
09:22 - Vocal Athlete Concept
15:48 - Client Situations
20:19 - Vocal Athlete Maintenance
23:16 - Manual Therapy in Vocal Health
27:25 - Body Pressure System
36:24 - Youth Opera Singers
40:27 - Opera Singing Embodiment
41:11 - Vocal Awareness in Life
42:18 - Body Alignment Importance
43:45 - Stomatognathic System
44:18 - Voice and Health Indicator
45:01 - Tech Impact on Voice
46:47 - Visceral Voice Overview
49:35 - Academy of Noise
55:05 - Upcoming Events/Resources