Singing in a choir is good for your heart

Songs with long phrases achieve the same effect as breathing exercises in yoga, so in other words, through song we can exercise a certain control over mental states.

A new study finds that singing in a choir may be good for your heart.

SINGING in a choir may have some of the same positive effects as yoga, according to a small new exploratory study that found the regular breathing patterns required can reduce the variability of your heartbeat.