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Singing in harmony: the benefits of singing in community

The people who brought us Icelandic Christmas also have a very high rate of participation in community choirs. Even tiny rural communities in Iceland have at least one choir, and adults and children get together to sing every week. Men’s choirs are the most popular, both in terms of participation and attending. Men’s choirs often […]

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January 11, 2019 By Heather Gray Tagged With: body, community, health, Iceland, Music, sacred, singing

Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing

In Japan they have a practice known as shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Forest bathing is the practice of spending time in nature for its healing effects. Studies pioneered in Japan revealed that being in nature improves attention, cognition and empathy; reduces anxiety and depression; and helps manage symptoms of ADHD. Japanese scientists have led the […]

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December 19, 2018 By Heather Gray Tagged With: forest bathing, health, magic, sacred, walk

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