We’re wrapping up 2025 with a conversation that will change the way you think about the voice forever. Physiotherapist Emer Tully from Neuro Tour joins us to unravel the vital — and often underestimated — role of the pelvic floor in singing. From breathing mechanics to alignment, from recognising tightness vs. weakness, to understanding why singers, dancers, teachers and performers of all kinds should care about this powerhouse of stability, this episode is packed with practical insights and surprising - the perfect finale to a year of rich conversations.

WHAT’S IN THIS PODCAST?

0:38 Thank YOU!

5:20 Why is the pelvic floor so intriguing?

7:59 The 5 diaphragms

12:01 The function of the pelvic floor

13:53 Pregnancy & performance

16:48 Signs of a tight or weak pelvic floor & the impact on singing

21:16 Helping a singer with a tight or weak pelvic floor

30:07 Advice about the gym and methods of ‘support’ in singing

39:32 Pelvic floor & stress

45:25 Recommended resources

About the presenter HERE

RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKS

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep. 201 Working with Hypermobile Singers with Sarah Algoet

Jennie Morton

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.69 Understanding Pregnancy for the Singer and the Self-Employed with Sarah Joyce & Cat Ogden

Feldenkrais

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.183 How to Fix Your Inhale and Transform Your Singing with Lucinda Allen

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.191How to Set Up the Best Exhale for Singing with Lucinda Allen

Duncan Rock

Singing Teachers Talk - Ep.120 Understanding Singing and Fitness with Duncan Rock

Anatomy of Voice by Blandine-Calais-Germain & François Germain

Dr Sara Reardon

Michelle Edminson @mvmt.101

Jane App

ABOUT THE GUEST

Emer is NEURO TOUR’s London Associate Director of Education. She qualified from Manchester University with a BSc Physiotherapy degree, and is HCPC accredited as well as a member of the CSP. She is a Vocal Specialist and a Certified Women’s Health Practitioner. She has an advanced medical acupuncture certification; APPI Matwork & Reformer Pilates training & specialises in vocal/ TMJ physiotherapy.

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Instagram: @physio.emer

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