There is no doubt everyone loves music. It doesn’t matter if it’s a different language or genre. Music has a way to move people deeply because it expresses one’s emotions and it might bring back memories of sadness, joy or even a sense of peace. Singing has many more positive benefits than you think.
We all can agree that singing makes us feel good or feel some kind of emotion whether it’s happy or sad. Do we actually know what happens to our body when we sing? Research has shown music has a more positive effect on your overall health without working too hard on it unlike physical exercises. Let’s find the reason why singing is good for you and the benefits of singing.
Here are 3 main benefits if you sing everyday
Mental Health
Singing strengthens our immune system. Singing releases oxytocin levels which aiding bonds and decreases cortisol. Cortisol is the hormone that causes stress. Singing releases other hormones called endorphins too.
Singing releases endorphins, we feel happy and light. Endorphins are synthesized in the hypothalamus and released from the anterior pituitary. It’s a pain reliever that is well known for producing pleasant feelings. Singing has also been found to help with depression. When endorphin is released, which is a pain reliever, it improves depression.
Physical Health
Next physical benefit from singing is posture! Yes , you will be surprised how having good posture has anything to do with singing. While singing, we enhance lungs functions. It increases lung capacity and engages the muscles around the ribcage. Your tone will correct on its own if you have good posture.
Social
Have you been to a gathering or social meet when there is music playing and few people start singing? This lights up the environment in that group. Singing improves the empathic relationship between people. Collective singing groups like choir have a positive identity in terms of physical and psychological.
The next time you want to sing, just do it! I love to sing because this is the way I express myself. If you ever have a hard time expressing. yourself try singing any song or something to that subject. Trust me, it feel a sense of relief that will come over you.