When you sing the body releases endorphins, the brain's feel good chemicals.
I have seen it with so many of my students, how happy they feel when they sing.
According to a study it was found that after nursing-home residents took part
in a singing program for a month, there were significant decreases in both
anxiety and depression levels.
Singing can have
some of the same effects as exercise, like the release of endorphins, which
give the singer an overall "lifted" feeling and are associated with
stress reduction. It's also an aerobic activity, meaning it gets more oxygen
into the blood for better circulation, which tends to promote a good mood.
Deep
breathing is a key to meditation and other relaxation techniques, and you can't
sing well without it.
In short: singing makes you feel happy and gives you a feeling of well-being, it can also reduce stress, decrease anxiety and depression.
So Sing & Be Happy!
Posted by Beatrice Beston.
