LAUGHING YOGA
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Dr Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Bombay, tagged as the ” Guru of Giggling ” by London Times started Laughter Yoga in 1995.His idea was initially laughed at and thought to be a joke but instead has become popular and accepted globally.Laughter is considered as nature’s stress-buster.Research has been done on the therapeutic value of laughter for the past 40 years and it has proven without doubt that hormones and chemicals released during laughter has a positive effect on our body, mind and emotion.
Laughter Yoga uses a combination of deep breathing, stretching exercises, rhythmic clapping and simulated laughter.In Laughter Yoga class, you do not need a reason to laugh.It is based on the philosophy of acting happiness.A fake or genuine laughter produces the same happy chemistry. In fact, a simulated laughter with a group of people quickly becomes real.After all, as we know, laughter is infectious and Laughter Yoga movement has proven it.By the end of the class, you will feel much happier, calmer and more relaxed.
The objective of Laughter Yoga is to improve our physical and mental health by enriching the blood with fresh supply of oxygen and enhancing oxygen supply to every part of the body.Practicing 20 minutes of Laughter can have a profound effect on our general well being.
Laughter is an universal language that transcends all barrier, language, age, gender, social or racial background.This low impact workout is usually done outdoors in the morning when the air is fresh and pollution level at the lowest.This movement has grown worldwide with 5000 clubs in countries like USA, Canada, Europe, India and etc. Due to it’s popularity, a wide coverage has been done on Laughter Yoga by prestigious TV channels [ CNN, BBC, ABC, NHK, Channel 7 & 9 (Australia)], newspaper and magazines [National Geographic, New York Times, London Times, Wall Street Journal and etc].
Benefits of Laughter Yoga :
- Increases circulation and stamina through increased oxygen supply
- Produces serotonin, a natural anti-depressant
- Releases endorphin, a natural pain-killer
- Prevents sleep disorder and snoring
- Stimulates lymphatic system and boost immune system
- Promotes healthy digestion
- Boost mental clarity
- Reduces stress related hormones thus control High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease
- Exercises facial muscles and take years off your age
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