The Relaxation Process - English III

2. Relaxation
refers to the relative degrees of sustained or
partial contraction in the muscles. It is the partial
or complete absence of tension. In speech, the
muscles that should be relaxed are those that are
involved directly and indirectly.

3. Relaxation for speaking does not imply
complete rest or loosening up all
throughout, but at the outset of the
training, the student is advised to relax as
completely as possible in preparation for
speaking activity.

4. Relaxation plays a vital role in voice
production because it lays the
foundation for a good voice. If the
muscles are trained to relax, the speech
mechanisms would move with precise
timing, which is important for good voice
production and clear articulation.

5. Relaxation
Techniques

6. Breathe
Prepare Well
Be confident
Listening to relaxing music
Meditation
Progressive muscle relaxation

7. Relaxing Breathing
Exercises
These are simple exercises that require no equipment
and can be done anywhere, anytime you feel stressed
(like before speaking in public).

8. Exercise 1.
Place the tip of your tongue against the
ridge of tissue just behind your upper
front teeth, and keep it there through the
entire exercise.

9. Exercise 2.
Exhale completely through your
mouth,
making a whoosh sound.

10. EXERCISE 3.
Close your mouth and inhale quietly
through your nose to a mental count
of four.

11. EXERCISE 4.
Hold your breath for a count of
seven.

12. EXERCISE 5.
Exhale completely through your mouth,
making a whoosh sound, to a count of
eight. This is one breath. Now inhale again
and repeat the cycle three more times, for a
total of four breaths.

13. By :
Chastity Gail P. Montoya
Karen Jean P. Zamora