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Laughter Yoga

In a nutshell, Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine that blends laughter exercises with yogic breathing, which brings more oxygen to the body and brain making one  feel more energetic and bubbly.  The simple laughter exercises help people to Laugh for No Reason,  so we don’t have to rely on humor or jokes. The exercises can be adjusted to the abilities of the participating group. Laughter Yoga is based on the philosophy of “acting happiness”.  Laughter is simulated as a body exercise in a group, but with eye contact and childlike playfulness, it turns into real and contagious laughter and the benefits start flowing.  It is based on the fact that the body cannot tell the difference between fake and real laughter.  Laughter is the universal language...it has no accent, thus Laughter Yoga cuts through and  crosses all barriers:  age, gender, language, race, religion.  It has NO hidden agendas. 

 And everyone knows that Laughter is the Best Medicine! 

Physical Benefits of Laughter
* boosts the immune system
* decreases blood pressure
* increases oxygen concentration of blood
* increases lung capacity
* decreases stress
* increases endorphins, decreasing pain
*   increases cancer “killer” cells
*    decreases depression
*    total body work-out
Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Benefits
* laughter lifts us up, helps us cope
* laughter puts us in the moment
* laughter gives life perspective
* laughter lets us experience joyfulness
* laughter builds self-confidence
* laughter breaks down barriers
* laughter makes us more likable
* laughter helps us stay in love
* laughter develops our sense of humor
* laughter changes “who we are” for the better
* laughter breaks down inhibitions
* laughter interrupts the power struggle 

What is Laughter Yoga