Singing for health and well-being

by Posted on Aug-02-2021

★The Benefits of Singing★

There are many benefits of singing and why it’s good for us, not least because it helps are health and well-being, it’s also such fun especially if no-one is listening!

Here are my top reasons for you to get singing:

  • Singing promotes a healthy heart: it gently keeps your heart active and opens it up to feeling emotions as you express yourself.

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  • Singing is a gentle form of aerobic exercise: when you sing you are exercising your core muscles as well as improving your lung capacity, circulation and co-ordination. That’s just fantastic.

 

 

 

 

 

  • Singing allows you to unwind and detox: everyone needs to give themselves permission to slow down after a hard day. Singing addresses this and rebalances your mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing, just like being on holiday!


 

 

 

 

 

Do check out what Opera North suggests here!

Ready to start singing and improve your health and well-being?

How about joining a choir this autumn? There’s no need to sing on your own and no auditions required. I run two choirs and both are immense fun. We are currently recruiting new members!

To join please email helen@thehelenastridsingingacademy.com

Twickenham Chamber Choir 🎵

We are a very friendly ladies choir (SSA) singing mainly sacred, secular, classical and popular songs as well as folksong arrangements. The ability to read a simple score is an advantage. All music is provided.

When: Thursdays at 7.00pm - 8.30pm

Where: Waldegrave School, Fifth Cross Road, Twickenham, TW2 5LH

Dates: 9 September - 9 December 2021

For more information email helen@thehelenastridsingingacademy.com or sign-up here.

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The Health & Vitality Choir 🎵

A lively and vibrant group singing uplifting and inspiring popular songs with a special emphasis on breathing exercises to improve your general health and help you feel rejuvenated.

When: Mondays at 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Where: Online via Zoom (all lyrics provided)

Dates: 6 September - 6 December

For more information email helen@thehelenastridsingingacademy.com or sign-up here.

I look forward to helping you achieve your singing goals.

Helen Astrid, Dip. RAM
Member of the British Voice Association

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