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)
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.