Name and Country |
Does playing the didj have any effect on your mental and/or physical health? |
Please comment on the health effects of didj playing |
| Dennis Sigala from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Calming! |
| Laci Toth from United Kingdom |
It has a positive effect |
Keeps me fresher in mind and due to the concentration it has a really similar effect like mindfulness of breathing each time after playing |
| Ashley Piper from Australia |
It has a positive effect |
It gets me away from the computer and video games.. |
| Christina Kiwat from Australia |
I cannot play didj |
Practising music is always good for the health. |
| Anonymous |
It has a very positive effect |
I cant tell you yet I am still learning but it feels gooooood! |
| Earl Tharp from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
I find that my blood pressure decreases when I play and it stayed that way for several hours. |
| Robin from Australia |
It has a very positive effect |
Gives me a lot of pleasure and makes me feel good. |
| Martin from United Kingdom |
It has a positive effect |
I feel tuned to something "else" when I get going. I feel much more is possible |
| Anonymous |
I cannot play didj |
Never played one YET. but I think it would have both a mental soothing effect as well as a physical energizing effect. |
| Kim from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
I was diagnosed with a severe case of Sleep Apnoea I used a CPAP machine but it has not helped. I was advised by a healer website to start playing the didj as it strengthens the airway muscles and cures CPAP. This would help me tremendously. |
| Jonas from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
It's a form of meditation for me. |
| Denis Bodrov from Russia |
It has a positive effect |
I want give up to smoke the cigarettes |
| Kim from United Kingdom |
I cannot play didj |
I know it would benefit me in many ways.... I'll let you know after I can play... |
| Marcus from United Kingdom |
No effect |
I haven't noticed an effect though I don't play as frequently as I would like. I recently received a 'didj bath' at a gathering which certainly in the short term seemed to benefit my feeling of well-being (and knocked some back pain on the head) |
| Sven Fardel from Switzerland |
It has a very positive effect |
L instrument est extrement relaxant! Il permet une connaissance de la respiration et permet de mieux respirer. |
| Akos from Hungary |
It has a positive effect |
It requires full concentration self-control and playing keeps them in condition. It also improves multitask-thinking. |
| Florian from Belgium |
It has a very positive effect |
I have the feeling that it calms me down and relieves me from stress. Maybe it's just a placebo but it works! |
| Anonymous |
I cannot play didj |
I am looking forward to purchasing playing and enjoying the sounds!!! |
| Lloyd from South Africa |
It has a positive effect |
I like to sit and spend time alone trying different sounds patterns and breathing techniques. I forget about all my worries and I just concentrate on my playing. I like to play outside in mother nature preferably near a river or cliff side. |
| Anonymous |
I cannot play didj |
I have sleep apnoea I am going to learn to play the didj to improve my natural breathing pattern and to expand my musical ability. Also I am interested in energy healing and playing an instrument for healing purposes is something I would love to do. |
| Anonymous from Australia |
It has a very positive effect |
Very calming due to controlled breathing! |
| Anonymous |
It has a positive effect |
I'm finding learning the didj a good mental challenge. |
| Nama Ste from Italy |
It has a very positive effect |
Calma e positivit |
| Enrique from Australia |
It has a very positive effect |
Make you relax and dream. |
| Henry Raab from Canada |
It has a very positive effect |
Better posture much better breathing (due to abdominal/deep breathing) helps me a lot with stress I am in a high stress job |
| Peter from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I like it and its fun |
| Anonymous from Canada |
It has a very positive effect |
I started mainly for health concerns. |
| Krystyna from USA |
I cannot play didj |
I think it would be stress relieving to play the didj. |
| Shaneena Bitanga from USA |
I cannot play didj |
I do sound healing with the crystal bowl sounds. I'm sure the Didge has similar benefits however for the player I think the benefits are very different. |
| Karen from Canada |
I cannot play didj |
I listen to others play and find it beautiful---it makes me happy and relaxed |
| Brian Smith from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
I have sleep apnoea It cuts down my attacks. It relieves depression. |
| Mario from Mexico |
It has a very positive effect |
The reset of my mind feel comfortable about it. my thought are simple after I play it. |
| Anonymous from Canada |
It has a positive effect |
It cheers me up |
| Anonymous |
It has a positive effect |
I definitely feel it brings me into a meditative space though I love playing other instruments no other instrument can hypnotise me like the vibrations of the didj! |
| Andrew from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
For me it is almost like my way of speaking back to nature. I know that birds frogs insects and other animals can hear me playing at night when the bugs and frogs are making their music and it is my way of singing back. It connects me back to nature and I need that. I find that very important and has a healing quality. |
| Geir Ove Strand from Norway |
It has a positive effect |
It gives a better lung-capacity... I feel happy when playing ... I'm sure there are other positive side effects to but I have just started playing so its hard to be specific. |
| Fabian from Germany |
It has a very positive effect |
It makes me free feeling and have a nice time during playing in nature |
| Curt from Canada |
It has a very positive effect |
Produces a clearer thinking pattern once I get over the dizziness. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that one of my nephews who has asthma finds that trying to play the didj improves his breath control and minimizes his asthma symptoms. |
| Anonymous |
It has a very positive effect |
Loose stress |
| Anonymous |
I cannot play didj |
Vibrating thru my whole body resonating |
| Michael from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I find it relaxing and it has a mellowing effect. |
| Dan from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Improvements in breathing. |
| Anonymous |
I cannot play didj |
I just ordered my first didgeridoo and I want to learn how to play. |
| Ross Daniel from Australia |
It has a positive effect |
Spiritual |
| Satria from Germany |
It has a very positive effect |
More in peace |
| Evan from France |
It has a very positive effect |
I just feel better after having played. Particularly of course when I notice improvement but nonetheless - any time I play the didj I feel better afterwards mentally more so than physically. |
| Peggylynn from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
It calms centers relaxes it makes me happy when I play |
| Steve from Korea (rep) |
It has a very positive effect |
Playing the didge up lifts my spirit! When I'm in a negative mood I play the didge and feel better. When I'm in a positive mood I play the didge and feel even more positive. It can positively change the mood of other people who just listens. I believe that the didgeridoo is a very special instrument. Its nothing but positive. Positive vibrations!!! |
| Tomislav from Croatia/Hrvatska |
It has a very positive effect |
Creativity is increased and I combined some ideas which I have never before so I like to "blow it" when in bed I lay down for good night (bamboo 1m) and in morning to say to myself hello... |
| Chris from USA |
I cannot play didj |
I do throat singing and find it very calming and almost meditative. I hope didj playing will be the same |
| Joe from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I just know that it makes me feel good to play it. At some point I find it rather addicting. It's a good thing. |
| Robert from USA |
It has a positive effect |
It definitely has a mellowing effect. I am definitely more relaxed after playing. Plus I LOVE the sound. And the history behind the didjes and how they are made etc.. To me it really is the perfect instrument. |
| Dan Kearns from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
Brings together centers... |
| Raphael Santos Vieira from Brazil |
It has a very positive effect |
Ainda nao tive a oportunidade de tocar um mas acredito que como o berrante (instrumento tipico do centro-oeste brasileiro) deva fazer bem para a respiracao e para o cerebro pois seu som |
| John Watchpocket from USA |
It has a positive effect |
It puts me in a calm and focused state of mind. |
| Anonymous from USA |
I cannot play didj |
Would like to try---since heart problems could probably not do. If won---my son or grandson (play drums and piano) might want to try. Or my pen pal's family in Quorn SA |
| Benjoseph from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Keeps my mind at ease. Helps me calm and relax my mind forgetting about any worries or stress from work. |
| Anonymous from Australia |
I cannot play didj |
I assume it would help one's breathing--which helps EVERYthing in one's life |
| Vicente from Chile |
It has a very positive effect |
La relajacion y meditacion es la mejor forma para liberar tensiones corporales |
| Anonymous |
It has a very positive effect |
Helps with breathing. Relaxing. |
| Jeff from USA |
It has a positive effect |
It is very relaxing to play. |
| Vinicio from Chile |
It has a very positive effect |
Me ha sacado un peso de encima me siento mas ligero mas capaz de hacer lo que me propongo ya no tengo miedo de acercarme a las demas personas y conversar con ellas conocerlas o enfrentarlas cuando intentan imponerse negativamente ante los que las rodean me hace sentir bien conmigo mismo y me ha demostrado su poder de transformar las malas energias en luz. |
| Isaac from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
It calms and relaxes me and acts as a spiritual form of meditation for me. If I start off my day with the didgeridoo (much like a great run) I feel very positive optimistic clear-headed and enjoy life more! Didging is a lot like a form of Pranayama - breathing in LIFE breathing out toxins. The didgeridoo has also sparked a recent passion of mine which is sound frequency healing/therapy. Which would include the use of a didgeridoo among other things. As for physical effects my lungs feel great! |
| Anonymous |
No effect |
Hoping to learn circular breathing I've read that it can help with sleep apnoea |
| Ryan Campbell from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
Helps me focus and calm down as well as cheers me up when I'm feeling depressed |
| Conrad from Australia |
It has a very positive effect |
I love the tingly feeling I get from my lips. The sound just sucks you in and you can practice for hours. It is an amazing instrument with no boundaries |
| Anonymous |
It has a very positive effect |
Increased breathing abilities and mental functions through musical control |
| Anonymous from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I just feel more centered and able to focus. |
| Rian from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I used it to get my lungs back to health after chemotherapy lung damage |
| Kate from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I like playing with breath and vibration helps osteoporosis. |
| Mary from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
When I do play I think it helps distress me. might be helping with my snoring. helps me with my confidence because when people ask my about my hobbies and I tell them about the Didge playing they are very interested in hearing more so I brag a bit |
| B.g. from USA |
I cannot play didj |
Hearing one being played is very calming as I suffer from stress quite often so I would imagine playing one would provide similar feelings and benefits. |
| Ron from Canada |
It has a positive effect |
I find it to be very soothing. I listen to didj music that I bought in Australia |
| Nick from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I have done much research but have not not noticed anything other than a general feeling of well being associated with playing. |
| Anonymous |
It has a positive effect |
It calms me and puts me into a state of meditation. I am an avid participant in many types of meditation playing the didj being just one of them. It is a great stress reliever. |
| David from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Energizing or calming depending upon how it's played. |
| Matt from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
There's no doubt that after a rough tense day the didge just melts my tension away and takes my mind off of what is worrying me. |
| Anonymous from France |
It has a positive effect |
It is like entering in communication with world vibration |
| John from USA |
It has a positive effect |
It relaxes you and eases stress. It seems to help regulate your body. |
| Anonymous |
It has a positive effect |
I believe playing with didj is good for my lungs and even my mind. |
| Sue from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Playing the didj gives me a feeling of euphoria. I feel strong and at peace. I feel happy. |
| Christopher Weber from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Since I play the trumpet professionally playing didj helps a lot with breathing and with warming down my chops. |
| Anonymous |
It has a very positive effect |
Mental clarity calmness (reduced anxiety) stronger/deeper breathing more positive attitude |
| Greg from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
Playing my didgeridoo has helped me mentally. It's able to put me in a state of relaxation and meditation. |
| Carl Martinez from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
Slowing heart rate and I sleep better. |
| Leila Ross from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
The didgeridoo removes blockages in the energy body and in the mental physical spiritual and emotional body and brings balance and oneness to Mother Earth and the recipient The person playing the Didge is also receiving health benefits as your lung souls are offering service lungs are also connected to grief and sadness wind and wood are connected to your liver.. |
| Beatriz from Costa Rica |
It has a very positive effect |
It relax me! every time..even if I felt a little bit angry..or tired... and also make me feel like IN the nature in a way is like she can hear how I feel. |
| G Hobart (Bart) from USA |
It has a positive effect |
I can relax with the didj. |
| Michael from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
Great for lung capacity and for wellness of mind and soul |
| David from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Stress relief. Strengthened breathing. Mental relaxation. |
| Anonymous from USA |
It has a very positive effect |
The vibrations sooth pain |
| Gerhard from Austria |
It has a positive effect |
Very good to activate energy centres |
| Jared from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Calming/relaxing. Also a great warm-up for singing! |
| Margaret from USA |
No effect |
I was not thinking of health while playing didj when I had a didj just enjoying the sounds. I do remember at a group another player complaining about how well I played. I said I had been practicing. She joked about how unfair it was that practice resulted in improved proficiency. |
| Calvin from Australia |
I cannot play didj |
Have never played but would like to learn |
| Graham from New Zealand |
It has a positive effect |
Improves breathing |
| J |
It has a positive effect |
It seems to me that my breathing has improved. I am less nervous |
| Genevra from Australia |
It has a very positive effect |
Energising clearing relaxing sharpening connecting source/spirit/creation force |
| Edward from United Kingdom |
It has a very positive effect |
It calms me down and elevates me to a higher plane. It de-stress me and I find that after playing I breathe better and I feel able to relate to people easier. |
| Rich from USA |
It has a positive effect |
Brings me present usually to an altered state that's beyond my mental/emotional challenges. I believe I sleep better after playing. |
