Course content will include:

• The Body – The importance of physical activity and expression, the cycle of inactivity, how movement patterns impact on breathing patterns.
• The Breath – The anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, chronic lung conditions, dysfunctional breathing patterns, the holistic nature of the breath, how we breathe to sing
• The Voice – Anatomy and physiology of the vocal mechanism, how chronic lung conditions impact the singing voice, how to extend the exhale, a toolkit to work with aging voices and dysphonia
• Music and Movement – How to work creatively and appropriately through music with physical, vocal and breathing warm-ups, sung repertoire and guided relaxation to support those with chronic lung conditions to manage breathlessness
• Observing a typical ‘live’ session with participants with chronic lung conditions
  Basic information on setting up a group in the community
• Sharing best practice and practical examples with peers
• Singing for Breathing CD, “This is a Voice” book, Handouts, Invitation to Dropbox with additional resources and a closed FB group with over 100 other trained Singing for Lung Health leaders providing ongoing peer support.

Delivered by
Phoene Cave: Music Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Singing for Lung Health trainer for the British Lung Foundation.
Adam Lewis: Research Respiratory Physiotherapist and Lecturer.

Cost: £375

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