Singing is good for you!
There are many benefits to be gained by singing in a group:
Physical Benefits:
- It can help reduce anger and depression and anxiety
- We can become more mentally alert
- There is a release of pain relieving and joyful feeling endorphins
- Our immune system is given a boost enabling us to fight disease
- Singing exercises our lungs, it also tones up our intercostal muscles and our diaphragm
- It can improve our sleep
- We benefit our hearts and circulation by improving our aerobic capacity and decrease muscle tension
- Our facial muscles get toned
- Our posture improves
- Sinuses and respiratory tubes are opened up
- With careful training recent evidence suggests that it can help decrease the problem of snoring
- Use of music can help people to regain balance if affected by illness such as Parkinson’s disease
- Increase in self esteem and confidence
- It increases feelings of wellbeing
- It enhances mood
- Useful as a stress reducer
- It is uplifting spiritually
- It can increase positive feelings
- Encourages creativity
- It can be energising
- It evokes emotions
- Promotes bonding
- Increases understanding and empathy between cultures.
- It is healing
- It helps you broaden your social network and make new friends
- Brings people together and encourages a sense of community
- Offers an opportunity for giving and receiving positive feedback
- Gives us a forum for fun & laughter
- Provides us with the support of a group
- Provides a safe environment for us to try new skills
- Helps us feel more integrated within our local community
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