Singing should be
prescribed en masse
There are a huge number of benefits to group singing that we believe need to be shouted from the rooftops! Never underestimate what singing can do for your heart, your soul and your relationships.
Releases oxytocin
Oxytocin is a ‘bonding’ hormone, which increases feelings of trust and connections amongst participants.
Builds cooperation
& cohesion
Participants work together in a group to synchronise in rhythm and harmony. Amazingly, studies have found that the heart rates of those singing in a group together slow down and speed up at a unified pace. That's how much we feel each other!
Improves
cognitive function
This especially applies to the memory of older people. Research has shown that people who sing in choirs have a better attention span and memory.
Reduces anxiety
& depression
Through the release of feel-good hormones and togetherness, singing can quell feelings of anxiety and depression.
Improves
lung function
The deep breathing and controlled exhalation involved in singing means that it can improve lung function, even in people who have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Increases happiness & life satisfaction
Research from Germany’s Max Planck Institute found that people who sang in a choir reported a 35% increase in happiness and life satisfaction after singing for just one hour.