Clavicular Breathing

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A breathing method where the upper chest rises during inhalation and falls during exhalation. Also known as “upper-chest breathing.” This breathing method is less efficient, inhibiting the descent of the diaphragm, and often transmitting unnecessary tension to the neck and laryngeal muscles.[1]

  1. "NATS July 2022 Pedagogy Workshop Working Group Three Science-Informed Terminology and Definitions for Voice Pedagogy" (PDF). Science-Informed Voice Pedagogy Resources. Retrieved January 21, 2025.

Authored by: Paige De La O

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