Harmonious Singing in Edgware

Twelve tenants at Gordon Court joined in the monthly singalong session last month.

The group, which is organised by international choir singer and tenant Cherry, sings popular songs including golden oldies, Hebrew favourites, and show songs.

There’s a wealth of research that proves the benefits of singing on health and wellbeing for everyone. In relation to overall health and wellbeing a few of the benefits of singing include:

• lowers cortisol
• relieves stress and tension
• lowers anxiety levels.
• releases Oxytocin which enhances feelings of trust and bonding
• improves depression
• improves feelings of loneliness
• boosts confidence
• gives singers a positive feeling and an energy boost
• is a mindful activity
• improves social bonding and social cohesion
• creates a strong sense of community and social inclusion.
• helps you believe in yourself, increasing self-efficacy
• singing provides an unthreatening way to express emotions
• strengthens the immune system.
• improves breathing
• stimulates the vagus nerve
• helps with pain.

If you live in a jLiving Scheme and would like to form a singalong group, please contact your Housing Manager or Senior Housing Manager.