The part relaxation plays in public speaking

Relaxation is the absence of tension in the body. The main muscles used in the breathing are the diaphragm, the intercostal muscles and the abdominal muscles. They must always be relaxed and under control in order to breathe correctly. Any tension in these will result in a lack of control and capacity. Many performers have tension in the shoulder, neck, back and jaw, which results in a poor breathing. A technique they should use to …

…resonators give a special tone or note: Pharyngeal resonance gives depth, richness and emotion when we speak Mouth gives clarity and penetration Nose gives vibrancy and liveliness Therefore full and well-controlled breathing must be maintained; there must be no tension in the shoulders, neck and jaw and the lips and tongue must be flexible. We need a balance of resonance to produce a full, easy tone. The secondary resonators are the head and the chest.