| The World-Wide
Laughter Movement started in India in 1995 when Dr. Madan
Kataria, a Mumbai physician, discovered the physical and psychological
benefits enjoyed by his patients who had taken to heart his prescription for regular
laughter. They were happier, healthier and more productive. With his wife, Madhuri
Kataria, a yoga teacher, Dr. Kataria developed Laughter Yoga
- which involves laughing for no reason at all. Laughter
Yoga is practices in more than 70 countries world-wide by thousands of people! Some
Laughter Yoga Benefits: - Laughter improve mental states.
- It
helps to overcome depression.
- Laughter increases creativity, innovation
and communication skills.
- It improves self confidence
and self esteem.
- Laughter improves respiration,
oxygenation and circulation.
- It is a very
good aerobic exercise.
- Laughter reconnects
people under a non-threatening, and non-competitive manner.
- People
who laugh often remain healthy, active and live substantially longer. More
benefits
Science
has proven that your body cannot tell the difference between pretend laughter
and spontaneous laughter. So even if you pretend to laugh, your body experience
the same physiological and psychological benefits as real laughter! Pretend laughter
becomes genuine through eye contact and the contagious nature of laughter yoga. Imagine!
Laughing for no reason at all except the joy of improving your health and
well-being. Today the movement has spread to more than 65 countries and 6000 laughter
clubs world-wide! What Happens
in a Laughter Session? A Laughter session consists of laughter exercises,
breathing and stretching with laughter meditation. Sessions can be enjoyed by
a wide range of age groups and physical capabilities.
Laughter
Yoga has changed countless lives and has been introduced into fitness &
yoga studios, schools, hospitals, aged care centers, hospices, orphanages, cancer
treatment centers, prisons, sports coaching etc. Many small
and large businesses, government departments and police forces are introducing
laughter yoga in the workplace. All are welcome to join our laughter sessions
regardless of gender, age, physical abilities, social or economic backgrounds. All
you need to benefit from a laughter session, is a willingness to laugh. You do
not need a sense of humour or any comedic ability. Bring us your body and we will
make you laugh! |