I have been bemoaning that there is no joy in my life—I have become just too serious. I called out to the Universe—I need more joy in my life. Then I found laughter yoga—what a wonderful experience!!!
Research has proved that just 10-20 minutes of fake or real laughter has a profound benefit on the human body.
Check out the website---it even tells you how to start your own laughter club.
Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria pioneered the concept of laughter clubs worldwide. He developed Laughter Yoga, a purely physical form of exercise that simulates laughter with playfulness and eye contact within a group. It does not rely on humor, jokes and comedy and is therefore the easiest method to exercise the entire body system --- it’s a lot more fun that a stationery bicycle!
The most obvious effect is on the mood state as laughter has the ability to elevate the mood within seconds. It releases endorphins, natural opiates which ‘kick start’ good feelings and make one feel safe and comfortable. Laughter is also known to keep away negative emotions like anxiety and depression, which tend to weaken the immune system. It relieves stress, a common cause of heart and blood pressure problems.
Laughter Yoga improves lung capacity and oxygen levels in the blood and thus reducing complaints of asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory complications. The increased level of endorphins reduces the frequency and intensity of arthritic pain and muscular spasms. It is also known to help with insomnia, migraines, allergies, and ulcers.
Laughter Yoga Clubs
Laughter Yoga Clubs were started by Indian physician, Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995 with
five people. The Laughter Movement is a global phenomenon with over 6000 clubs in 60 countries. Realizing the tremendous power of laughter and its efficacy as the best prescription for wellness, Laughter Clubs have brought smiles and laughter in the lives of many people suffering from physical and mental and emotional upsets.
I would like to try this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for starting us laughing :)
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