Singing is known to boost memory and is generally good for brain health and resilience. Continuing to sing later in life brings even greater benefits. It can also help reduce cortisol, linked to stress levels, and singing as part of a community group has been shown to alleviate low mood. There’s an increasing amount of evidence that singing releases endorphins, serotonin and dopamine – chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel good about yourself.
Singing strengthens the throat muscles and a side effect of this can be reduced snoring!…as well as generally improving quality of sleep. Apparently, singing in a choir means that your heartbeat is synchronised with other members rising and falling with the tempo of the music. There are also studies showing that the breath control has similar effects to breathing exercises in yoga. Singing utilises major muscle groups in the upper body and it is an aerobic activity that improves the efficiency of your cardiovascular system and encourages you to take more oxygen into your body, leading to increased alertness.
So why not give it a try and come along to one of our rehearsals – you can just listen and get a feel for what we do, or dive right in! The group is very friendly and supportive. You will be most welcome to come along anytime to check us out.
If you would like to join, read more on our Join Us page.
Ambleside and District Choral Society 