Yoga for Singers
with
Karen Willough
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Event Category
Fitness & Wellness
Event Overview
Yoga isn't just about contorting and posing. One of the most important parts of yoga is connecting breath to movement and that is, of course, what singing is all about--connecting breath to the movement of the vocal chords.
Even with many of the singers and voice teachers I've encountered, I'm often surprised the lack of attention they give to breathing, the ways you can breathe, and how it can affect your body. Certain yoga breathing and stretching techniques can be especially beneficial for singers.
This class will help all levels of singers to use yoga to extend their breathing as well as relax their jaw, neck, shoulders, and parts of their bodies that can tense up before a performance.
- No prior yoga experience is necessary nor particular agility.
- Some of the class is done standing or in a chair.
- No special clothing is needed. Gym clothing is preferable.
- All material for the class will be provided but you may want to bring a water bottle.
Minimum age
All ages welcome
What's Provided
Mats, bolsters, weights, blocks.
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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST
CERTIFICATIONS
September 2012 CPY Certified Yoga-Sculpt Instructor (US)
February 2011 PIA Certified Piloxing instructor (SE)
December 2010 AALO Certified Fitness Instructor (NL)
December 2009 Powerhoop Certified Training Instructor (NO)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Personal instructor: March ’15 to present
Private clients Chicago, IL (US)
• Develop workout and nutritional program for private clients
• Lead yoga classes for fund-raisers or private groups
Instructor: February ’13 to March ‘15
Ganesha Yoga and Adventures in Fitness Chicago, IL (US)
• Teach Yoga Sculpt and Small Group Personal Training classes
Product Manager/Marketing Coordinator: October ’09 to October ‘11 Powerhoop (Innertrak) Zutphen (NL)
• Introduce Powerhoop line of fitness equipment to the Benelux countries
• Develop and execute marketing strategies
• Create instructor training manual for use in European countries
• Train fitness instructors on anatomy, effects of the Powerhoop, and how to give classes
• Coordinate and supervise stands at fitness trade shows
Fitness Instructor: October ’09 to October ‘11
Sportcentrum Hippmann Brummen (NL)
• Teach assorted aerobics classes
• Create workout programs/schedules for new members
• Assist gym members with their workout
EDUCATION
New York University - New York, NY
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
Psychology - M.A.
College of New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY
School of Arts & Sciences - B.A.
(Double Major: Communication Arts/Psychology; Minor: Music)
Extracurricular activities: President, Dance Club
Member, Props and Paint (Drama Club)
Member, Glee Club
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