Box Breathing Technique

What we know about breathing and the voice: The power or driving force behind our voice comes from breathing and airflow. Just like how a car needs gas in order to function, air is the “gas” that makes our voice go. Our goal is to speak with good breath support and not to rely solely on the muscles of the throat. When we don’t have good breath support we create tension within our voicebox. This ultimately leads to bad voicing, strain, and laryngeal tension.

This technique helps to improve abdominal control, awareness, and increase overall respiratory support.

1. Inhale for 4 seconds.
2. Hold your lungs full for 4 seconds.
3. Exhale for 4 seconds.
4. Hold your lungs empty for 4 seconds.

Questions? Call UMMC Speech-Language Pathology 601-815-6064.

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