Relaxation When speaking and acting it is essential that we are relaxed, if not we become tense. This becomes a problem as it restricts our breathing making it harder to speak clearly and project well. If the body, especially the shoulders, becomes tense it makes it all the more difficult to move and you end up looking rigid and uncomfortable. Tension makes it more difficult to breathe and in extreme circumstances the lack of oxygen …showed first 75 words of 483 total…

…showed last 75 words of 483 total…can use the following exercise to help them relax. Stand still with your arms by your side, and then reach up above your head and slowly, one arm at a time, start stretching up further as if you are 'walking' up towards the ceiling. Relaxation is incredibly important as it improves the quality and performance of any piece of speech or drama. This is why it is essential that we learn how to relax properly.