The way that we speak is learned from our parents, community, teachers, friends & even television. Our speech is also shaped by how we think of ourselves throughout our life & what roles we wish to play. Some people may speak in a harsh, throaty voice to a close friend, & very softly & high pitched to a boss or client. The different ways of using the voice is based on wanting to be perceived a certain way. How we intent to speak informs our breath of how to take the next one, & the breath also informs the following sounds. So how we speak informs us how we will breath & how we breath informs us of how we speak. How we speak not only allows us to be perceived differently, it can also benefit or hinder our health.
