Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing
Anyone can laugh without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. These exercises, when combined with the strong social dynamics of group behavior, lead to hearty contagious laughter. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises.
Benefits of Laughter Yoga:
Boosts our immune system
Oxygenates our blood and major organs
Releases endorphins
Improves blood circulation
Encourages creativity and positive thinking
Improves self-confidence
Burns calories
Helps you feel good!!
Inspirations of Laughter Yoga
Norman Cousins author of Anatomy of an Illness. He said, “Ten minutes of genuine belly laughter had an anesthetic effect and would give me at least two hours of pain-free sleep.”
Dr. William Fry, father of Gelotology (the science of laughter) – studied the physiological effects of laughter
Dr. Lee Berk, PhD – studied the effects of laughter on heart attack patients
Dr. Hunter (Patch) Adams – catalyst for the creation of thousands of therapeutic care clowns worldwide
Visit www.laughteryoga.org/english for additional information
https://laughteryoga.org/information-booklet/
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