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 - Introduction04:01 - Christine's Journey09:22 - Vocal Athlete Concept15:48 - Client Situations20:19 - Vocal Athlete Maintenance23:16 - Manual Therapy in Vocal Health27:25 - Body Pressure System36:24 - Youth Opera Singers40:27 - Opera Singing Embodiment41:11 - Vocal Awareness in Life42:18 - Body Alignment Importance43:45 - Stomatognathic System44:18 - Voice and Health Indicator45:01 - Tech Impact on Voice46:47 - Visceral Voice Overview49:35 - Academy of Noise55:05 - Upcoming Events/Resources

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