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The Singing Athlete Video Guide

Chapter 3: Practice

Range-of-motion Testing

Assess and Reassess

Chapter 4: Breathing

Breathing Assessments

Functional Inhale and Exhale

Air Hunger Test

In for 2, Out for 8

Reduced Breathing

Hypoxic Squats and Pushups

Chapter 5: Diaphragm

Diaphragm Basics

Diaphragm Assessment

Diaphragm Stretches 1, 2, and 3

Diaphram Push-ups: Respiratory

Diaphragm Push-ups: Visceral

Phrenic Nerve Glide

Chapter 6: Exhalation

Rectus Abdominis

External Oblique

Internal Oblique

Transversus Abdominis

Internal Intercostals

Transversus Thoracis

QL/Serratus Posterior Inferior

Chapter 7: Inhalation

Pectoralis minor

Pectoralis major

Serratus Anterior

External Intercostals

Serratus Posterior Superior

Scapular Circles

Scalene Stretch

Scalene Strength

Blocked Inhalation

Bonus Video–SCM and Trap Test

Chapter 8: Larynx and Palate

Laryngeal Self-Palpation

Voice and Vibration

Thyroid Cartilage Mobilization

Hyoid Mobilization

Laryngeal Elevators

Laryngeal Depressors

Upper Neck Figure 8

Soft Palate Gargle Test

Soft Palate Vagus Test

Palate Stretches

Bonus Video–Pharyngeal Constrictors

Chapter 9: Tongue

Transverse Muscle Strength

Correct Resting Tongue Position

Neck Flexor Muscle Test

Separate the Tongue and the Throat

Tongue Sensitivity

Shock Your Tongue

Taste and Singing

Hypoglossal Nerve Test

Tongue Movement Drills Part 1

Tongue Movement Drills Part 2

Tongue Depressor Drills

Chapter 10: Jaw and Teeth

Opening the Mouth

Jaw Lateral Glides

Jaw Front-to-Back Glides

Medial Pterygoid

Lateral Pterygoid

Pressure-Checking Your Teeth

Bonus Video: Jaw Release

Chapter 11: Nose and Skull

Nasal Valve Test

Plug ‘n’ Shake

Breathing Pattern for Aerobic Exercise

Facial Sensation

Facial Nerve Glide

Skull Exploration and Pressure-Checking

Sagittal Suture

Chapter 12: Scars

Pressure-Checking a Scar

Sensory Work for Scars

Tattoos and Piercings

Scarring in the Mouth and Throat

Creativity Scar Rehab

Chapter 13: Ears

Vestibular Screening

Test Your Balance…in Song!

VOR Cancellation

Visual Vertical

High-Frequency Test

Finger Rub Test

Hearing Map Test

Tinnitus and What To Do About It

Bone Conduction/Tuning Fork Test

Rinne and Weber Tests

Bone Conduction Headphones

Chapter 14: Eyes

Gaze Stabilization

Smooth Pursuits

Flexor vs Extensor Dominance

Fixing Pencil Push-up Cheats

Peripheral Awareness

Color, the Eyes, and the Brain 🟩🟦🟥🟨

Brain Hemisphere Test

Pinhole Glasses

Chapter 15: First Brain

PMRF, Cerebellum and Walking Gait

Cerebellar Tests: Lower Body

Cerebellar Tests: Upper Body

Chapter 16: Second Brain

Optokinetic Reflex

Chapter 17: Feeling

Interoception Tests

The Vagus and the Ear

Trunk Palpations

Chapter 18: Next Steps

What’s My Performing Personality?

Downloadable PDFs

Drill Worksheet

Cranial Nerves Chart

Flexor/Extensor Chart

Color and the Brain

Charts for Near and Far Vision

Full-Color Book Images

Full-Color Book Images

The Singing Athlete: The Album!

Two-Minute Tongue Stretch

How Does Your Balance Feel?

Hold Our Breath Now

Tattoos and Piercings

The Singing Athlete Video Guide
Chapter 12: Scars
Tattoos and Piercings

Tattoos and piercings are voluntary scars. Learn what to do about them here.

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