Do’s and Don’ts for Voice & Pelvic Floor Health

✅ DO:

• Practice exhaling while speaking rather than holding your breath and pushing.

• Use diaphragmatic breath before and after long speaking or singing sessions to reset pressure.

• Check your posture: Tall spine, soft knees, relaxed jaw. Alignment helps the canister function.

• Incorporate voice and breath coordination drills (see below).

• Use voice resonance (vibration in the chest or face) instead of pure force.

❌ DON’T:

• Yell or speak forcefully while breath-holding.

• Tuck your pelvis or lock your knees while speaking.

• Push your belly out on inhale or clench your abs on exhale.

• Ignore signs like pelvic heaviness or leaking—those are cues your system needs support.