Deep Breathing: Opera Singer, Ballet Dancer, Champion Athletes and Dancer
Opera Singers, Ballet Dancers and Champion Athletes are Deep Breathers
Breath control, by deep diaphragmatic breathing, is vital for all professional singers. Without benefit of loudspeakers, the voices of the early great opera singers filled the auditoriums of the Metropolitan, La Scala and other famous opera houses throughout the world. What diaphragms they had! Look at the builds of these men and women. They have beautiful, perfect posture; superior development of the torso and tremendous lung capacity.
Listen to the great recorded classic voices of Enrico Caruso and Mario Lanza, and those of other tenors who thrilled the world, such as Luciano Pavoratti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Hear their perfect voice control, from the softest pure note to the swell of a great crescendo. Study the lives of these extraordinary people and you will find that, regardless of their age, their attention to health and deep breathing filled them with energy and charm. Most of these deep breathers live remarkably long, productive, happy lives.
Diaphragmatic Breathing: Secret of Dancing Greats
The same is true of all great dancers. Dad’s friends, Ruth St. Dennis and Ted Shawn, thrilled audiences throughout their long lifetimes, from their teens into their 70s. Deep diaphragmatic breathing was the key to the tremendous energy and muscular control they brought to their spectacular dances. It was also the main key to their long, healthy, vibrant lives.
Deep diaphragmatic breathing is a basic component of the rigorous training of all the famous ballet companies. Many of the great dancers such as Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Arthur Murray and the rollicking Rockettes of New York’s Radio City Music Hall were committed to The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle. In order to have super energy, dancers find it is important to live a healthy lifestyle. As a result, most live long lives, maintaining perpetual youthfulness. (P.S. I’ve danced with Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly and Arthur Murray . . . it was thrilling! – Patricia)
The beauty, strength, energy and endurance of North African dancers amazes me. Their secret is the excellent development of the diaphragm in breathing. Because their lungs draw in and expel large quantities of fresh air, these women have exquisite skin tone and flawless complexions, sparkling eyes and remarkably graceful and supple bodies.
Even if you aren’t a singer or dancer, there is no reason why you shouldn’t also enjoy good health and a long, happy, productive life. Without having to undergo the rigorous training of a professional performer, you can profit from their key secrets: deep diaphragmatic breathing, regular exercise, a healthy lifestyle and a natural diet.
