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stoPD is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

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Simply log into Amazon Smile https://amzn.to/305biq3, sign into your Amazon account, in Charity field search for stoPD, select stoPD from list, and shop!

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stoPD home in Brentwood, LA. I know... so very LA ;)

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Take your bow, Paul!

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Maria take a bow!
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Maria and Paul perform part 2 of their improvised scene Gumball
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Maria and Paul perform part 1 of their improvised scene Gumball
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Curtain call for David, Ruth and Jim!

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David, Ruth, and Jim perform their improvised scene titled Burgers, Fries and Ralph Fiennes!

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Doyle and Bob take a bow!
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Curtain call for Doyle, Julie, and Bob!
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Doyle and Bob perform their scene from Anniversary at the final spring theater class. Well done!

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Julie and Bob perform their scene from Anniversary at the final spring theater class. Great job!

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Curtain call for Manny and Irv!

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Manny and Irv perform their scene from Boys in the Band

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Manny and Irving perform their scene from Boys in the Band at the final spring theater class. Excellent work by all!

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Vocal production and movement combine to aid in vocal projection and increase vocal range. Try it!

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Full belly breathing is essential for a strong voice. In this clip from Monday’s theater class, Suz demonstrates diaphragmatic breathing from soft belly to ribs to chest. Try it!

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Third Posture Exercise!

Thoracic Extension – Why done: To decrease rounding of the upper back. Sit in a chair that has a low back. Clasp your hands behind your head and open your elbows out wide. Lean up and back over the chair. Lastly tilt your head up towards the ceiling. Take a deep breath in for a 10 count. Exhale for a 5 count. Repeat 5-10 times daily.

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Second posture exercise!

Scapular Retraction – Why done: To decrease rounding of the shoulders. To perform scapular retraction sit up as straight as possible. Bend your elbows at your side. Pull your elbows back behind your body as if you are rowing back. Keep your shoulders down away from your ears. As the arms move back, try to pinch your shoulder blades together. Repeat 10-20 times daily.

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Chin Tuck – Why done: to decrease forward head posture.
To perform a chin tuck, sit up as straight as possible. Next move your head and neck up and back, trying to bring your ears into alignment over your shoulders. Tuck your chin in towards your body. **This tends to make the unpleasant “double chin” but also means you have successfully performed a chin tuck!** Repeat 10-20 times daily.

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