LAUGHTER YOGA WORKSHOPS

What is Laughter  Yoga ?

Laughter Yoga ( Hasayoga) , is a fun filled therapy  involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the fact that such voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It combines simulated laughter exercises with gentle breathing technique to teach the body how to laugh spontaneously without relying on jokes or humour.

Origins of Laughter Yoga 

Although a very ancient technique, the modern form of this laughing therapy has been introduced to the present world by a medical doctor from India : Dr Madan Kataria. He wrote about his experiences with this therapy in his 2002 book : "Laugh for no reason."

Benefits  of Laughter Yoga

Clinical  research conducted in Bangalore , India, and the United States has proved that laughter lowers the level of stress hormones such as epinephrine and cortisol in the blood . The results showed a 6% reduction in blood pressure and a 28% drop in stress levels.

There are several overall  benefits of this therapy including :

creation of a good mood, stress buster, brings joy  and happiness, oxygenates body and brain, better health, strengthening of the immune system , a better quality of life ( as it is a positive energy which helps people to connect with each other easily and improve relationships). It also promotes a positive attitude in challenging times.