BreathStars
Sing your breathing better
Our friendly weekly singing for lung health choir is called BreathStars.
Our classes are led by an Asthma and Lung UK approved professional singer or musician.
Choir meets:
Every Wednesday
Sale Town Centre
2.00 - 3.30pm
£3.50 per week - pay as you go.
You can refer yourself or your GP, consultant, nurse, physio or community link worker can refer you.
You don't have to live in Trafford to come to BreathStars.
We support anyone with a breathing condition, including wheelchair users and those on ambulatory oxygen.
Classes involve:
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A brief clinical assessment before you start
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Mindfulness and body awareness
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Gentle physical warm up
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Vocal warm up
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Breathing exercises
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Groups singing
No vocal talent is required - just a willingness to give it a go!
How does it work?
Singing for lung health is especially designed to
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Help you to control your breathing better - less gasping and panicking
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Help you to empty and fill your lungs more efficiently
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Breathe more from the tummy rather than the chest
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Strengthen the right breathing muscles