SINGING
FOR YOUR HEALTH
1. Promotes deep breathing!
As you begin to use "full body breathing" with a relaxed, soft belly, you allow the diaphragm to drop down, giving the lungs the freedom to expand more fully.
2. Oxygenates the blood!
As you use full body breathing, you are bringing in a greater volume of air. Oxygen floods the blood system, bathing the cells in life-giving oxygen. You will feel more alive as you breath deeply and fill yourself with energizing, oxygenated air!
3. Stimulates brain activity!
Singing requires thought. You are bringing to mind lyrics, melodies and rhythms, as well as connecting words with feeling. Your brain's neurons are firing furiously as you are integrating the physical, emotional and psychological functions necessary to joyful singing!
4. Releases "feel good" endorphins!
All this physical, neurological and emotional activity serves to release those "feel- good" hormones called endorphins.
5. Reduces stress!
When you feel good, your stress level goes down. Endorphins help diminish stress and agitation. By using deep, full body breathing you slow the heart rate and take your mind off of unwanted anxiety.
6. Builds self-confidence!
Speaking in public is still the #1 fear for Americans. Singing ranks right up there for most of us. Singing is a risk-taking behavior because you're putting yourself out there in a very exposed way. It dredges up all our insecurities and self-imposed limitations. When you dare to share your voice and music, a fantastic thing happens. You overcome your fear, and emerge with an incredible sense of accomplishment.
7. Enhances memory!
Singing involves memorization as you learn new melodies, lyrics and complex musical forms. It's a great way to stimulate the areas of the brain involved with memory, learning and concentration. Use it, or lose it!
8. Boosts creativity!
As you build your self-esteem and stimulate your artistic soul, you'll find that all areas of your life are positively affected by the act of singing. Suddenly you've opened the floodgates of your creative soul, and you begin thinking outside the box! Your productivity soars! By tapping into your creative reservoir you become more alive and innovative!
9. Creates a powerful speaking voice!
If you're a speaker, presenter, teacher, clergy or in any sales related business (aren't we all??), you will benefit from singing. Your voice is your instrument, no matter what you do in life, and singing gives you the skills to speak in a natural, powerful, confident voice. Finding your voice is a joy.
10. Makes you feel fantastic!
Singing on a regular basis makes you feel self-assured, in control, physically alive and fantastically creative. It feeds your soul as it creates physical well-being. With increased self- confidence you can do anything! Physical, mental and emotional health is a great side effect of singing.
