Sing2breathe is a sociable group activity where techniques for breathing control and improved posture are taught through singing.
It is not about being a great singer – the aim is to help you breathe better, not sing better. (Although we won’t mind if you sing better too!)
The sessions aim to be fun and involve :
- Physical warm ups and posture awareness
- Breathing exercises
- Vocal exercises (also including rhythm and pitch games)
- Songs
- Cool down
The benefits:
- Singing allows the breath to deepen
- Engaging abdominal muscles and releasing tension in upper body
- Greater awareness of body/posture
- Helps to reduce “top up” breaths
- Empowering you to help you manage your breath
- Mood boosting
- Socialising
- Improvements in vocal function
It can:
- Lead to participants seeking less medical intervention
- Distract from breathlessness
- Help with sputum clearance
- Have positive impact on physical activity levels, social interaction, mood and mental health