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Does playing the didj have any effect on your health?

Please comment on the health effects of didj playing

Jacob from Australia It has a very positive effect Anything using deep breathing exercise has a benefit on your lungs. I also find I am energised after a session feel elated proud relaxed content. So I guess I'm saying it is good for your mental wellbeing. May help people suffering depression or give young people with no direction a sense of achievement.
Jake from Australia It has a positive effect It gets mt heart pumping and gives me more energy
Anonymous from USA It has a very positive effect Very calming and healing
Jason from USA No effect Just learning
Anonymous It has a very positive effect Relaxation
Jeannie from USA It has a very positive effect The breathing would strengthen your lungs and the music and playing would have a calming effect and act as a stress reliever.
Anonymous from USA No effect I haven't experienced any but have heard it can help with sleep apnea
Jenessa Sneva from USA It has a positive effect The simple zen of focusing on one's breathing brings me a peace of mind. Not to mention the work out it gives my lungs
Jerome from Us Minor Outlying Islands It has a very positive effect Lung capacity facial muscle strengthening...look younger...really. Got rid of neck flab.
Jim Miller from USA It has a positive effect Helps me breath better at night. I still use a CPAP machine to be on the safe side.
Jo-ellyn from USA It has a positive effect Lung development. stronger abs.
Joaquim Maricio from Portugal It has a very positive effect I can breathe better now I had some asthma issues but now I'm so much better.
Anonymous from USA It has a positive effect I always feel "mellowed out"after I've played feeling more relaxed
Johan M It has a positive effect It has a relaxing effect on me. It is like meditating. It clears your mind and relaxes your body. This effect is strongest if I use vocals and circular breathing
John from USA It has a positive effect Not sure but I do feel that I can hold breathe longer.
John from USA No effect Supposed to help sleep apnea
John from USA It has a positive effect Relaxation
John Skillcorn from United Kingdom It has a positive effect I feel it's an uplifting experience playing my didj. Sad thing is I don't get to hear what other people hear!
Anonymous It has a positive effect Helps with breathing during lap swims.
John Watson from USA It has a positive effect I practice Zazen Meditation this is a great tool to add to my practice
Jordan Ackerman from Canada It has a very positive effect It's very spiritual when you can make vocalizations and sounds to meditate with surroundings to tel a story
Anonymous It has a very positive effect It helps my coordination and lung capacity
Joshua from USA It has a positive effect The sound and vibrations give me a sense of well being unparalleled by other instruments
Karl from Australia It has a positive effect Strengthened my lungs and diaphragm
Anonymous It has a very positive effect The lungs open wide up it allows you to be more focused (concentrated) general condition of the torso is improved. More oxygen to the brain has a calming effect on nervous people straight back sitting position...a big Yes for health.
Anonymous from USA It has a positive effect I have asthma; circular breathing has helped me control my breathing better
Katlinel from USA It has a very positive effect Not only does it lower my blood pressure and generally improve my sense of well being it also helps my sleep apnea!
Anonymous It has a very positive effect Moves your lungs which circulates the blood and tones give you an all over great feeling.
Keith Kofoed from USA It has a very positive effect I can feel my self blowing out my negative emotions and pent up feelings. I also feel charged from the constant breathing and detoxified from all the saliva that comes out.
Anonymous It has a positive effect Deeper breathing
Anonymous It has a positive effect Deep breath Japanese call Fukusiki could be supported and promoted.
Anonymous It has a positive effect I has almost eliminated my snoring.
Kerry from USA It has a very positive effect I think that it increases oxygenation to the body which affects my health psychologically and physically and with sound waves and rhythm penetrating body cells.
Kevin from USA It has a positive effect Helps to keep you out of other destructive behaviors
Anonymous from USA It has a positive effect It help me sleep at night
Kib from Canada It has a positive effect Clearer through resulting in deeper voice although not much deeper
Kieran from South Africa It has a positive effect It helps me with my lungs as I had asthma
Kimberly from USA It has a very positive effect The vibrations and the organic movements that come from the didj and any music/vibration instrument which is intended for joy and wholeness contributes greatly to health and wellbeing.
Anonymous from Greece I cannot play didj I've heard it helps sleep apnea that was what drove me here.
Lee from United Kingdom It has a positive effect Makes me feel good
Lee from United Kingdom It has a positive effect Makes me smoky lungs work better
Anonymous It has a positive effect It makes me still concentrated and I feel my lungs become stronger...but it also makes my breath different more deep...
Anonymous from USA It has a very positive effect Breath control
Anonymous It has a positive effect Gives me balance. relieves stress
Anonymous from Us Minor Outlying Islands No effect No noticeable effect. I could be wrong though.
Anonymous It has a positive effect I helps my respiratory system
Luke Poteete from USA It has a very positive effect I have heard quite a bit about the meditative and cognitive benefits of didj playing.
Anonymous from USA It has a positive effect It keeps me sane.
Marc Primelo from USA It has a very positive effect Helps ease stress
Margot from USA It has a positive effect It has an aerobic advantage on my health. I am able to walk or run longer distances and in my day-to-day routine I'm not as tired.
Marian from USA It has a very positive effect I have had to deal with pneumonia all my life. After getting the didgeridoo in 2009 I have not had pneumonia!
Mario Percinic from Croatia/Hrvatska It has a very positive effect Sleeping much better concentrating much better feeling much better the anger is almost gone loving feeling for whole people.
Mario Rago from Italy It has a positive effect Positive vibrations which makes me feel good calm relaxin' breathing increase
Mark from Australia It has a very positive effect Helps to relax both physically and mentally
Mark Kern from Canada It has a very positive effect Definitely is a workout for the lungs!
Anonymous from USA It has a positive effect I seem to have an easier time breathing when I'm laying down. My lung capacity also seems to have risen.
Mark Witt from USA It has a very positive effect Breath control laryngeal and diaphragm tone calming meditative.

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