Ashley Mason is a friend of Ron Beck (Iaido 5-Dan, Rochester USA) and is a member of the Metropolitan Opera Chorus in New York City. http://www.metchorusartists.com/chorus-roster/ashley-logan 

Ashley graciously shared her experiences with us over a morning group conversation. 

TOPICS COVERED:

1) To focus on breath, or to let it come naturally?

2) Where should you feel the breath in your body?

3) Balancing tension and flexibility

4) Breath exercises to reduce stress and anxiety

5) Breath exercises when nervous before a performance

6) Common challenges like "stacking the breath" 

7) The importance of "getting rid of air" to have more air

8) Use of the entire body when breathing

The goal of the “In-Depth Look” series of videos is to explore these subjects in more detail — examining the relevance, efficacy, and methods of incorporating these work and life experiences into budo practice, budo teaching, and community building.

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