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Breath Cycle II

Weekly Online Sessions

Sing your way to better health

During a series of relaxed weekly singing sessions, our team of musicians will introduce you to fun, stimulating vocal exercises and breathing techniques, as well as teaching a range of songs chosen to help strengthen your core muscles, develop breath control, and improve posture.

Singing is the perfect workout for your heart, lungs, and even your brain! According to the British Lung Foundation, regular singing can have similar benefits to physiotherapy by:

  • Teaching you to breathe more slowly and deeply.
  • Improving your sense of control over your breathing - which in turn reduces anxiety and potential feelings of panic.
  • Improving posture to help you breathe more efficiently.

Not only that, but joining a group like this can also introduce you to a network of likeminded people facing similar challenges – all in one enjoyable, sociable, and rewarding experience!


Please note Breath Cycle is not a medically led programme and is delivered by trained opera singers. If you have any concerns about the suitability of the course please consult your doctor or medical professional.

Register your interest now

Weekly singing sessions:
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm

Fortnightly song writing sessions:
Every other Thursday, 11am-12pm

These free sessions take place online on Zoom, and are limited to 50 participants.

Next round of sessions:

From 30 April – 2nd July 2025
Registrations are now open

If you would like to register your interest, please email Millie Pink, Producer via the contact form below:

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What our participants have said...


'Having this fixed hour forces me to slow down and work on this - in such a fun environment.'

'Feeling much better & more relaxed about life in general post session!'

'I came away from my first session in better form than I have been for weeks. What a lovely programme.'

'The tutors are wonderful. So caring and cheer everyone up. I feel better in my head as well as physically. It was lovely sharing time with people in the same position with Long COVID.' 

'It really helped me. I am now singing every day and I feel that will help my breathing long-term.'

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Exercises On Demand

Our video exercises will guide you through the basics of some operatic singing techniques. They can be used by anyone who has breathing difficulties – particularly those living with Long COVID.

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The Covid Composers Songbook

A songbook written by our participants about their experiences during lockdown for anyone to use, sing along and contribute to. New songs are now available to listen.

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Breath Cycle II

Breath Cycle is an online project designed to benefit those living with a range of conditions affecting lung health, in particular Long COVID. 

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