Greetings,
This week I have been rereading Lea Pearson's excellent book Body Mapping for Flutists.
On p. 87, Lea suggests learning to release the gluteal muscles for better breathing by thinking of Baloo from Disney's The Jungle Book animated movie.
I hope you enjoy this infectiously happy clip from The Jungle Book. While you watch, be aware of the back side of your body and, as Lea says, "shake your booty!"
Best,
Catherine
Breathing, music performance and pedagogy, creativity, the flute and flute-playing.
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