Laughter Yoga Classes
WHAT IF THERE WAS A FUN, INEXPENSIVE PRACTICE TO INCREASE YOUR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH?
Laughter yoga is possibly one of the most unique and JOYFUL exercise practices that benefits EVERY body system if done for an extended period of time and with consistency. Laughter Yoga combines laughing “for no reason” with yoga breathing techniques. Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from India, began Laughter Yoga in a Mumbai Park in 1995. Since then, it has spread to over 65 countries and is endorsed by many prominent physicians and psychiatrists.
WHAT IF IT WAS EASY TO START AND SUSTAIN?
Laughter yoga is practiced in a group as exercise, so we gain the social benefits of connecting with others, which also increases the contagiousness of laughter and heightens the mirthful experience. Group practice also allows for prolonged and deep hearty laughter, which is necessary to gain the physiological and psychological benefits. People who are committed to laughter yoga don’t leave their laughter and the opportunity to practice positivity to chance...they are committed and COMPELLED to apply this tool to grow positivity in their lives.
AND SUPPORTED BY SCIENCE? Laughter Yoga is based upon medical research that suggests our bodies can not distinguish between real and fake laughter if we are willing and enthusiastic. As we exercise our diaphragm with laughter yoga and breathing techniques, we open a doorway to achieving greater health and wellness of body, mind, and spirit. Laughter and breathing techniques provide some well-researched benefits:
PHYSICAL STUDIES SHOW
- Increases immunity
- Increases fertility
- Assists with sleep
- Decreases pain
- Decreases blood pressure
- Decreases risk of heart attack and possibly cancer
- Assists digestion
- Relaxes muscles
- May help stabilize blood sugar levels
PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDIES SHOW
- Decreases depression
- Decreases anxiety
- Decreases stress homones (which underlie 99% of our illnesses)
- Releases “happy cocktail” of serotonin, dopamine, and melatonin
- Decreases fear
- Improves mood
- Assists with grief and trauma
- Enhances optimism and resilience
- Increases creativity, productivity, memory, and alertness
WHERE DO I GO TO FIND LAUGHTER YOGA?
Fertile Ground Massage offers a FREE Laughter Yoga Club once a month (open to the public) and as well as on a voluntary basis for certain groups and organizations (see classes section for registration information). In addition Laughter Yoga is utilized for individual sessions, Laughter Yoga classes, workshops, parties, and for corporate events.
PLEASE CONTACT ME NOW at humberger@me.com to begin this amazing practice that will give you a healthier, more vibrant and delightful life.