Toning is Resonant Paradise

Toning is Resonant Paradise

Toning comes from the Latin word, ‘tonus,’ meaning stretched sound. Toning is sounding a note for the length of your breath, inhaling and singing again. It is not singing to perform or with any goal of doing it “right” or “well.” It is about vibrating the body down to the smallest particle. Our bodies are composed of vibrating cells. When we tone, all the disparate vibrations of those cells come into harmonic alignment. The effect is that we feel calmer, more relaxed and centered. People often say they feel happy afterwards.
When we tone one note for at least three minutes, the brain waves change, depending on what vowel you are toning. An [ah] vowel will calm you down; an [ee] vowel will energize you.
Toning anchors us to the present moment. It oxygenizes all our cells. When toning, we breathe deeper and slower, which releases stress. Because there is more oxygen in the blood, the heart doesn’t have to work as hard. Blood pressure goes down. Endorphins are released which are the body’s natural painkillers and also make us feel happy.
Try toning any note, any vowel. Stick with the first note that comes out your mouth. It’s the one your body wants at this moment. breathe and tone, breathe and tone, until you are done. Notice how you feel afterwards.
As Kik Kimball said after a Vibrant Voice class, “Toning is resonant paradise!”

bird of paradise

If you are new to toning, tell me about your experience. If you have toned before, what is it like for you? Let’s chat.