Credit – Video extract is from © THE 1FIELD, 2019 a film by Tsipi Raz, 2019.
What’s the evidence for Singing For Wellbeing?
Evidence for Singing: “Studies have reported increases of oxytocin, a social bonding hormone, which helps to explain why singing in a group is such a good ice-breaker. The natural high it gives you also helps with pain relief. Many people living with chronic pain report that regular singing means they need fewer painkillers to control their pain.
*Singing and your immune system*
One of the most surprising findings of recent research is that singing in a group, for as little as one hour, could boost your immune system. One 2004 study which compared the impact of singing with the effects of listening to music, found that those who sang produced higher levels of immunoglobulin A, an antibody which acts as an important first line of defence for the immune system.
Dr Fancourt, who has led several studies looking at singing and the effects on our immune system, has found that just single sessions of singing in a choir can lead to reductions in chronic inflammation. Lower levels of inflammation improve our immune system’s capacity to respond to infections. It allows our immune system to dedicate greater resources to efficiently fighting off invaders. But that’s not the only thing. “This is really important,” Dr Fancourt explains, “because we know that inflammation is linked in with our mental health, for example, our depressive symptoms.”
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More evidence about the benefits of Singing For Wellbeing can be found in the articles below:
10 Ways Singing Boosts Your Health
The Therapeutic Effects of Singing in Neurological Disorders
How does it work?
The Singing for Wellbeing approach uses 5 stage approach to mental wellbeing as its framework and it benchmarks against these stages for all service delivery.
In essence though Singing for Wellbeing is;
Singing for Wellbeing improves breathing, posture and muscle tension and contributes to mothers’ physical wellbeing
Singing for Wellbeing releases endorphins which deliver pain relief and improved mood
Singing for Wellbeing reduces stress hormone levels, benefiting the immune system
Singing for Wellbeing stimulates cognitive function through learning new songs
Singing for Wellbeing helps forge social bonds particularly quickly, improving social networks amongst others
Singing for Wellbeing creates a positive shared experience between you and others and increases your confidence in your own abilities
Would Singing For Wellbeing help you and your organisation?
We work with organisations ub the UK and around the world to suport your wellbeing.
Singing For Wellbeing is for everyone!
Lets make it happen for you!
There are wonderful benefits of singing together for the individuals in the choir and has a
powerful, positive impact on the organisation. Whether it’s starting a choir within the
workplace or a singing workshop at a conference. it really lightens the atmosphere, unites
the participants and is a brilliant ice-breaker. Or used as a fun team-building exercise that
will have a great impact on the wellbeing of those attending.
Orgena Rose has set up many choirs internationally and she has started them on their
musical journey and they have gone from strength to strength. She has also done countless
vocal workshops and choir workshops in a variety of musical styles, as well as being the
Musical Director of choirs including the Windrush Reggae Choir, and Sing Out Bristol which
is the largest LGBTQ+ choir in South West England.
Her choirs have performed on a variety of stages recently from Glastonbury Festival’s
Pyramid Stage, St Paul’s Carnival, World Aids Day, Bristol Pride, as well as in choir festivals
in Europe. She teaches all of them her Rose Voice Method which brings real results quickly
for people who can’t read music and don’t believe they sing.
Why choose Singing For Wellbeing?
Whether it’s a singing workshop or setting up a choir in the workplace
Singing together…
● Helps people work together better
● Reduces stress and improves connection
● Improves breathing and posture
● Helps improve a healthy immune system
● Helps improve memory
● Increases endorphins and makes you feel good
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