At the first module of the Somatic Academy, I was incredibly frustrated. Everything seemed too slow, unclear, and impossible to integrate into practice. Plus, I felt like I already knew it all and had practiced it many times before.
To be honest, I’m a master of dismissiveness. This strategy helps me avoid frustration and difficult emotions while keeping my head held high as I march forward—proudly, and of course, alone.
But a few months later, after deeper exploration into embryology and movement patterns, something clicked. Suddenly, I understood not only the purpose of somatics but also how to integrate it into voice work.
The Role of Vibration in Movement and Voice
Vibration is considered the first pattern of movement, originating in the earliest stages of embryonic development. Even before we develop structures like muscles or bones, vibration emerges as a fundamental rhythm in the body. This vibration creates waves that inform the development of tissues and systems, establishing the foundation for all subsequent movement.
In voice work, this principle translates directly: the voice itself is a vibration — a delicate interplay of air, tension, and resonance. Just as the body’s first movements arise from internal rhythms, the voice flows best when it emerges naturally, without forced control or resistance.
Understanding this connection reshaped my approach. Instead of seeing the body as a set of parts to be controlled, I started to view it as a system where subtle, internal rhythms guide and support expression.
This is why somatic practice is so transformative. It helps us tune into these primal patterns of movement and work with the body, not against it.
It’s not just about technique—it’s about re-discovering the natural intelligence of the body and allowing it to guide our voice to freedom.
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