Do you suffer from breathlessness?

Join Starling Arts for a weekly singing group for people with lung conditions in Barnet.

These sessions are free to those living within the London Borough of Barnet. This is thanks to the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund and CommUNITY Barnet.

Want to develop and sustain a healthy body and mind? Experience the benefits of professionally-led physical and vocal exercises with Sing for Better Breathing Barnet.

Sessions run on Tuesday mornings at 11am on Zoom for 60 mins, including peer support and social time. Further information and dates are provided upon signing up.

How does singing benefit breathing?

Research from the British Lung Foundation has shown that group singing can:

  • improve health-related quality of life

  • reduce social isolation and loneliness

  • provide an opportunity to learn new skills and songs

  • help to improve posture

  • increase the strength of your voice

Who is this session for?

This singing group will benefit people living with breathlessness or a long-term lung condition such as:

  • COPD

  • Asthma

  • Pulmonary fibrosis

  • Bronchiectasis

  • And those with Long Covid are also welcome to attend.

What does a typical Sing for Better Breathing session look like?

Sessions are led by trained Singing for Lung Health practitioner Emily Garsin and Starling Arts co-director Anna Shields.

The group supports people with chronic lung conditions to manage their symptoms. This includes reducing feelings of breathlessness. You'll take part in an enjoyable, social activity in a friendly environment.

A typical session will begin with a vocal and physical warm-up. This develops and strengthens breathing techniques. We then learn and sing songs that put the techniques into practice.

Sessions are currently taking place online via Zoom due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

How do I join?

We are accepting new members for our online sessions.

Register your interest below for details and your joining link. Any questions? Please contact Emily Garsin at emily@starlingarts.com

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