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NATASHA MARCHEWKA

Female Voice Over Actor For Meditation

Meditation Voice Over Talent

Our autonomic nervous system is a wonderfully complex and fascinating network of nerves which helps our bodies to respond, sense, and move. It consists of two parts: the parasympathetic nervous system and the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for our “fight or flight” response to a situation, whereas the parasympathetic nervous system is often referred to by doctors as our “rest and digest” response! It seems natural that the majority of us would prefer to be in a “rest and digest” mode, doesn’t it?

The parasympathetic nervous system can be quite complicated. At the risk of writing out a medical tome, this part of the network can be summed up as: “a system that starts in your brain and extends out via long fibers that connect with special neurons near the organ they intend to act on” (healthline.com). It stimulates digestion, activates your metabolism, and helps the body to relax. You can think of this system as acting like the brakes on a car (where the sympathetic system acts as the accelerator), slowing down and relaxing the mind and body.

There are many situations that can trigger our “fight or flight” response – deadlines to meet, public speaking, stuck in traffic and late for work. Your body may respond in one of several ways: elevated heart rate, dizziness, sweating, digestive responses. The good news is that a lot of research has been invested into our “rest and digest” mode, and we know that the parasympathetic nervous system can be activated in many different ways!  Guided relaxation/meditation is one of the top methods for calming us down, and is easily accessible in today’s digital world. You can market your guided relaxation as a subscription app for your device, similar to Shine, Headspace, Ten Percent Happier, and Calm. Another option is a monetized relaxation video on YouTube. Spotify and other music streaming sites are a great place to monetize your audio meditation guide.

One of the reasons why guided meditation is so popular is that our minds have a tendency to wander

Many people find it easier to stay on-track when guided by another person – there’s a sense of accountability when another person is involved. Trying to “make” ourselves relax is often a frustrating process in itself, which is quite antithetical to the goal in the first place! Guided relaxation meditations may guide the listener to imagine a serene setting, such as a calm forest with the sound of gentle breezes through the trees, or the listener may be led through breathing and muscle relaxation techniques designed to calm the mind and body.

An effective voice talent is essential for your guided relaxation project!  You’ll need an authentically warm and relaxed voice – an insincere meditative voice is easily discernible and can be annoying. Experienced with meditation techniques herself, Natasha can expertly deliver the right cadence, phrasing, and tone for your project. No matter your purpose – helping others to deal with insomnia, reduce anxiety, improve focus, relax deeply, or to motivate them – Natasha is able to provide the soothing, tranquil voice you need. Contact Natasha today and allow her to take your listeners on the path to “rest and digest”.