Sing Your Lungs Out (SYLO)

Sing Your Lungs Out (SYLO) is a community choir program designed for people living with chronic lung conditions like COPD and emphysema.

Overview and Purpose
    •    Origins: Started in 2014 as a research project to see how group singing affects respiratory health and quality of life. 
    •    Benefits: Combines music therapy and physiotherapy to help members control their breathing, improve wellbeing, and reduce hospital visits. 
    •    Accessibility: No previous singing experience is required, and groups are open to vulnerable individuals through a simple intake process.  
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Locations in New Zealand
    •    Palmerston North: Established locally by music therapist Christine Archer-Lockwood.