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I'd be interested to read more about this -- can you recommend any references, particularly regarding benefits for performance?

• stevenicr 8y ago
  its been some years, so I'm a bit foggy - but some times ago some of the intro classes for massage school here went into some details about various, techniques that are not used as often or known as well even by those 'in the industry' - I think the Alexander Method, and Feldenkrais method were described as being beneficially used to help actors (including voice actors) and performers better their craft. noted here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Technique#Uses https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Technique#Uses see also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldenkrais_Method https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldenkrais_Method I am sure several types of exercises can benefit voice and acting - certainly tai chi, yoga, chi kung, breathing exercise in general.. this new 'laughing yoga' I've heard about - surely would make things better and not usually worse - probably measurably.
• crazygringo 8y ago
  I mean there's so much, but to start: it was Alexander Technique (see Gelb's "Body Learning" for an overview) that started it all, with regards to voice in acting. For the link between psychology and vocal production, see Jennifer Hamady's "The Art of Singing". The classic text on acting voice production and the psychology behind it is Kristin Linklater's "Freeing the Natural Voice", which also draws from neuroscientist Antonio Damasio's work such as "Descartes' Error" which provides a scientific basis for how our mind is reflected in our body. In terms of bodywork, start with Mary Bond's "The New Rules of Posture" and Davies' "The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook".