Increases endorphins, the body's natural painkillers
Improves lung capacity and oxygen levels
Provides a massage for internal organs
Is contagious, like yawning
May help prevent heart disease
Sources:
American Journal of Medical Sciences, Alternative Therapies, Psychology Today,The Scientist of the University of Maryland Medical Center (as cited in The Orange County Register)
I suggest that you turn up your speakers and make the image large. There are some split-screen effects you won’t want to miss! And the 4-part harmony swingin’ singin’ is pleasant on the ears.
Extra-special thanks to Ross Costa, Kathy Burns and Lisa Morrice for spending an hysterical evening filming the bulk of the video.
Anyone can laugh for twenty minutes without depending upon a sense of humor or comedy. No joke: there are 8000 Laughter Clubs worldwide, with 300,000 members.
Laughter Yoga is an evolution of body-mind medicine that combines simple laughter exercises and gentle yoga breathing to enhance health and happiness.
Laughter Club Meetings: Easy stretches, yogic breathing, laughter practices. Meetings often include Laughter Meditation (spontaneous, self-directed laughter) and Yogic Relaxation. Club meetings last about 45 minutes.
