After I gave Vaughn Fahie, the Voice Brander, one quick lesson in diaphragmatic breathing, he recorded a second take of the introduction to his audiobook.
In just three words, can you tell which take is before the breathing lesson and which one is after?***
There are many benefits to returning to the way we all started out breathing. Belly breathing (also called diaphragmatic or abdominal breathing) was something I learned about early in my speech pathology career. I had to relearn it myself, and as a reformed and recovering chest breather, I can attest to the calm feeling I’m able to conjure when my breathing initiates with a movement of the diaphragm. This stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system which tells my body to ‘rest & digest’, the opposite of the ‘fight-or-flight’ response which triggers chest breathing.
But not only that, it can help create a more relaxed delivery of your message. Your voice can sound deeper, fuller.
Which of Vaughn’s two takes do you think is before the belly breathing lesson, and which one is after?
Don’t cheat before you scroll down down down to find the answer…
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***Vaughn is wearing his glasses for the take that is AFTER the breathing lesson. His voice sounds fuller to me. You?