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LAUGHTER
YOGA
There are currently 5000 Laughter Clubs in 53 countries. Started by Dr.
Madan Kataria, a medical doctor in India who was curious about the effects
of laughter on a person's health. He became inspired by the results of
his research, that the benefits of laughter are there, whether we are
laughing for a reason or not. Laughter yoga is a lighthearted way to experience
connection with yourself and with others, to allow yourself permission
to feel joyous and child like. The group practices laughter exercises,
along with gentle yogic stretches and breathing. The tremendous intake
of air during the laughter infuses your body with fresh 'prana' or life
force. Scientific research has proven that laughter affects every system
of the body. If you are part of a work group, senior center, church group
or other, please contact me to arrange a session. I'd love to come laugh
with you. Laughter Yoga provides breathing exercises from
Pranayama yoga with laughter exercises. No experience is required, no
specific fitness level. Check out Happiness and Laughter Yoga as seen on Oprah!:
- Laughter
makes it easier to cope with life and its challenges
- Laughter
puts us in the moment
- People
who laugh don't worry as much as people who don't laugh and therefore
enjoy life more
- Laughter
helps us cope with challenges and conflict better because we have better
perspective.
- Laughter
makes us feel good because it defuses three of the most painful emotions
(fear, anger and boredom) by releasing them. The release prevents or
stops conflicts, eases tension and helps people to see others' point
of view better.
- Laughter
helps us cope with problems.
- Laughter
opens us up and allows us to be vulnerable so that we become willing
to make changes.
- Laughter
lifts us up and makes life worth living.
- Laughing
with others is a pathway to unconditional love
- Laughing
with others satisfies our need for relationships with other people.
- Laughing
for no reason is a right brain activity. It lacks reason and defies
analysis. It is out of control because it is not a rational process.
- Laughter
yoga is a simple but powerful form of aerobic exercise that makes you
feel good. According to Dr. William Fry, one minute of laughter is equal
to 10 minutes on the rowing machine
- Laughter
exercises are great for sedentary people confined to bed or wheelchair.
Fifteen minutes of laughter in the morning will make you feel fresh
all day because you inhale more oxygen while laughing
- Helps
control high blood pressure and heart disease. Laughter helps to control
blood pressure by reducing the release of stress-related hormones and
brings relaxation, Increases stamina through increased oxygen supply
- Laughter
boosts the production of serotonin, a natural anti-depressant.
- Laughter
gives an internal massage to the digestive tract and enhances blood
supply to the internal organs
- Laughter
ensures a good sleep and reduces snoring because laughter is good for
the muscles of the soft palate and throat
- Laughter
brings a happy glow to your face andmakes
your eyes shine
Contact
me to bring some laughter and good medicine to your life ;) coach_cindie@myself.com;
916.337.2787
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