Exercise: First, Breathe: the Benefits of Breathing and Singing. By Genoa Brown, Kristen Nelson, and Megan Moodie (UCSC)
Session Objectives:
Understanding and practicing Diaphragmatic Breathing
Understand the connection between pain, pain relief, and breath
Understanding the health benefits of singing
Preparation Time:
Facilitator Preparation:
Suggested Prep Time: 60 minutes
Facilitator Pre-Reading/Materials:
University of Michigan Health:
Genoa Brown AMDJ Presentation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NnBNYBWWYQ2IkngibdFpYxTXLBZ02s47/view?usp=drive_link
Facilitators may also want to review the 3 songs (YouTube Links) in section 3 of the session outline to make sure they are comfortable singing them to help guide participants.
If You’re Happy & You Know It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71hqRT9U0wg&list=RD71hqRT9U0wg&start_radio=1
Can’t Help Falling in Love:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqazV4hbu8E&list=RDMqazV4hbu8E&start_radio=1
The Lion Sleeps Tonight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36AX554A3ew&list=RD36AX554A3ew&start_radio=1
Participant Preparation:
N/A