Ball and Pipe blowing

Blowing the ball and pipe is great fun for all ages, and can get quite competitive in my household.

Similarly to humming, when we blow the pipe, we are circular breathing, as we exhale for longer to sustain the ball in the air; impacting our CO2 tolerance and increasing nasal nitric oxide, our natural germ buster. 

To blow the pipe, the orbicularis oris (the circular muscle surrounding the lips) gets a workout, the tongue has to retract into a good posture, and the cheeks have to activate. All of these muscles have to work together, along with the diaphragm and the eyes and brain, which is great synchronizing all of these skills.

Keep that Christmas Cracker toy, this year!

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Emily Kirkcaldy

Emily is the Owner and Lead Clinician at Breathe First with over 20 years of experience as a Speech and Language Therapist, dedicating the last 5 years to Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders and breath Re-Education. Emily is a certified myofunctional therapist, specializing in improving oral function and breathing techniques. With a passion for helping people achieve optimal health through myofunctional therapy, she focuses on exercises that enhance tongue posture, speech clarity, and breathing patterns. Emily combines her expertise with a patient-centered approach, offering tailored therapies for individuals with sleep apnea, speech issues, and oral-facial muscle dysfunction. She is dedicated to educating the public on the importance of proper oral health and functional breathing.
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