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
Program brochure
Program video
Frequently Asked Questions
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