I feel my larynx quite above normal position, so while swallowing i used to hold larynx tightly so that it doesn't move up🤡 hoping it would benefit me in long but instead it caused pain. What should i do in this case?
Hi there, thanks for your question. 🌸Please never do anything that feels uncomfortable in any way. Vocal practice whether silent or with sound is not supposed to hurt or feel uncomfortable 🌸 Larynx naturally rises as we swallow and this is what is supposed to happen. As you swallow your larynx first rises and then comes back down. This is a great way to explore the higher larynx position as it naturally happens as you swallow. Don’t try to force your larynx in any position - if you want to explore larynx positions you can do it using the prompts like swallowing or yawning, you can gently hold your hand on your larynx only to feel what’s happening but don’t force any movement with your hand. What benefit are you hoping for your voice? If you’re looking for a darker tone you can explore lower larynx position simply by yawning or playing with a ghost sound 😊
I feel my larynx quite above normal position, so while swallowing i used to hold larynx tightly so that it doesn't move up🤡 hoping it would benefit me in long but instead it caused pain. What should i do in this case?
Hi there, thanks for your question. 🌸Please never do anything that feels uncomfortable in any way. Vocal practice whether silent or with sound is not supposed to hurt or feel uncomfortable 🌸 Larynx naturally rises as we swallow and this is what is supposed to happen. As you swallow your larynx first rises and then comes back down. This is a great way to explore the higher larynx position as it naturally happens as you swallow. Don’t try to force your larynx in any position - if you want to explore larynx positions you can do it using the prompts like swallowing or yawning, you can gently hold your hand on your larynx only to feel what’s happening but don’t force any movement with your hand. What benefit are you hoping for your voice? If you’re looking for a darker tone you can explore lower larynx position simply by yawning or playing with a ghost sound 😊