TONING, HUMMING, SINGING, BUBBLING
These simple techniques support our health more than we might think.
For example, they increase lung capacity and relax the mouth area.
The face begins to vibrate—this releases tension in the muscles and fascia and also promotes blood circulation.
For example, they increase lung capacity and relax the mouth area.
The face begins to vibrate—this releases tension in the muscles and fascia and also promotes blood circulation.
We often use these techniques quite intuitively, and perhaps you’d like to follow this intuition more often again.
Whether we tone, hum, sing, or bubble, all of these techniques begin in the throat area with the vibration of the vocal cords. This vibration can resonate through the entire body and influence it in a very positive way. The more easily the sound can “flow” through the body (thanks to an upright posture, a relaxed mind, and so on), the better the body—as a resonating space—can vibrate.
Whether we tone, hum, sing, or bubble, all of these techniques begin in the throat area with the vibration of the vocal cords. This vibration can resonate through the entire body and influence it in a very positive way. The more easily the sound can “flow” through the body (thanks to an upright posture, a relaxed mind, and so on), the better the body—as a resonating space—can vibrate.
In yoga, toning is practiced in particular, as well as the repetition of mantras, to calm the mind.
Yoga assumes that our body and mind can be positively influenced by positive vibrations (body and mind are more closely connected than we often believe). That is why positive affirmations are important: they create positive vibrations that resonate harmoniously throughout the whole body.
Yoga assumes that our body and mind can be positively influenced by positive vibrations (body and mind are more closely connected than we often believe). That is why positive affirmations are important: they create positive vibrations that resonate harmoniously throughout the whole body.
A mantra can consist of one or several words.
There are many traditional mantras—the best-known mantra is “OM” or “AUM,” which is considered the primordial sound of nature. You can also (create) your own by choosing one or more words that you associate with something positive.
There are many traditional mantras—the best-known mantra is “OM” or “AUM,” which is considered the primordial sound of nature. You can also (create) your own by choosing one or more words that you associate with something positive.
A positive affirmation after waking up might be:
“I feel well rested; this day will be wonderful.”
“I feel well rested; this day will be wonderful.”
A possible positive affirmation before falling asleep could be:
“I remember the beautiful moments of this day: …”
“I remember the beautiful moments of this day: …”
You might like to consciously breathe in and out while doing this, and observe how and where your body expands as you inhale and relaxes again as you exhale.
CHANTING THE LETTER " A "
A single letter can also be chanted as a mantra.
Each letter carries its own vibration,
which creates different resonance within us.
Each letter carries its own vibration,
which creates different resonance within us.
No matter which letter you chant calmly for a few minutes —
you will expand your lung volume,
train your diaphragm,
and help your mind let go. 🌬️🧘♀️
you will expand your lung volume,
train your diaphragm,
and help your mind let go. 🌬️🧘♀️
If you chant "yang" letters,
like “A”,
you might notice a rise in energy
and feel your inner strength moving outward. ☀️💪
Did my “A” just attract that flock of birds?
like “A”,
you might notice a rise in energy
and feel your inner strength moving outward. ☀️💪
Did my “A” just attract that flock of birds?
If you chant "yin" letters,
like “O”,
you may feel calm, warmth,
and a sense of inner security. 🌙💗
like “O”,
you may feel calm, warmth,
and a sense of inner security. 🌙💗
🎵 (Music: “Estoy Feliz” by Alejandra Tabita)
Bubbling is fun — and has many positive effects on our well-being! 🫧😊
It relaxes the jaw and cheeks in face yoga,
increases lung volume, and is used for thrombosis prevention in senior yoga.
It also serves as a breathing exercise in yoga,
a warm-up for singers and speakers,
and supports focus and energy flow in children’s yoga.
increases lung volume, and is used for thrombosis prevention in senior yoga.
It also serves as a breathing exercise in yoga,
a warm-up for singers and speakers,
and supports focus and energy flow in children’s yoga.
👉 Bubbling has its place everywhere!
Here’s how:
🥤 Take a glass filled about one-third with water,
and place a straw into it.
🧍♀️🪑 Sit or stand in an upright posture.
Gently seal your lips around the straw.
🥤 Take a glass filled about one-third with water,
and place a straw into it.
🧍♀️🪑 Sit or stand in an upright posture.
Gently seal your lips around the straw.
Find the most comfortable depth
at which you can create a clear “UhUhUhUh” bubbling sound. 💨💧
Let all of your breath flow through the straw.
at which you can create a clear “UhUhUhUh” bubbling sound. 💨💧
Let all of your breath flow through the straw.
✨ Enjoy the pleasant vibration in your body —
for 3 to 5 minutes.
for 3 to 5 minutes.
Making sounds can be spontaneous. A cheerful neigh from De Siena and a happy hello from me. It relaxes and strengthens the facial muscles and lifts your own mood—and that of passers-by 😃.
🐝 Bhramari – The Bee Breath 🌬️🎶
Do you ever hum?
Inhale through your nose and, with your mouth closed,
let your “bee” fly, your Ferrari hum, your horse snort… 😉
Can you feel the vibration in your head and chest?
Inhale through your nose and, with your mouth closed,
let your “bee” fly, your Ferrari hum, your horse snort… 😉
Can you feel the vibration in your head and chest?
Let your lips rest lightly together so you can better feel the hum.
Relax your mouth, your vocal cavity, and your large tongue muscles.
Relax your mouth, your vocal cavity, and your large tongue muscles.
This vibration promotes circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, and increases lung capacity.
It also helps to relax the mind, face, and jaw,
and supports releasing excess air from the body.
It also helps to relax the mind, face, and jaw,
and supports releasing excess air from the body.
✨ Variations:
Variation 1:
Inhale with a snoring sound and hum on the exhale →
Cleanses the throat and clarifies the voice.
Inhale with a snoring sound and hum on the exhale →
Cleanses the throat and clarifies the voice.
Variation 2:
Gently cover your ears with your fingers while humming →
Focus your attention on yourself and your inner sound.
Gently cover your ears with your fingers while humming →
Focus your attention on yourself and your inner sound.
Variation 3:
Allow small “flying” movements of your head and nose →
Notice how each movement changes your tone and may relax your neck.
Allow small “flying” movements of your head and nose →
Notice how each movement changes your tone and may relax your neck.
Practicing with real bees among lavender is a special joy…
(In the lavender fields of Provence) 💜