Harmonicas for Health (and Happiness) is a 5-week virtual program for individuals with COPD (or other lung conditions) to exercise their respiratory muscles by learning how to play the harmonica.

Benefits of Harmonicas for Health (and Happiness):

  • Better control of your breathing
  • Exercise your breathing muscles, mainly your diaphragm 
  • Exercise your abdominal muscles 
  • Boost your self-confidence and relieve stress 
  • Socialize with others and have fun 
  • Decrease your shortness of breath and improve your quality of life

Kamloops Virtual Harmonicas for Health and Happiness Program (Online using zoom)

Setting: Online (requires access to computer or tablet with camera, internet and email address)
Categories: Exercise Resource, Education Resource

Address: #36-450 Lansdowne Street Kamloops, BC V2C 1Y3
Phone: 250-819-0915
Fax: 250-314-2379
kamloopsprp@interiorhealth.ca

Resources

Harmonicas for Health (and Happiness)

Program brochure

Harmonicas for Health (and Happiness)

Program video

Referral Form

Frequently Asked Questions

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