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Venue: Maitri Studio, 4 The Mount, Belfast
Contact: Mónica Rojo
mrojillos@yahoo.co.uk
Dates:
Sat 15th December 2018
LAUGHTER YOGA CLUB
17th November 1:30-2:30pm and 15th December 11-12pm
What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughter Yoga is a technique of producing laughter for its own sake without the need for jokes or comedy. Besides, you don’t even need to have a sense of humour! It is related to yoga in the sense that it combines breathing exercises with a prolonged voluntary laughter.
Why Laughter Yoga?
Because it has been proved that voluntary laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. Thanks to the social interaction forced, laughter soon turns into real and contagious laughter.
How?
We practice Laughter Yoga in groups, keeping eye contact, in a safe environment where no one judges anyone, and no one is forced to do anything. But if you decide to come to our sessions, just get involved and have as much fun as you can! You won’t regret it.
What to expect
Laughter Yoga sessions will usually start with gentle warm-up techniques which include stretching, chanting, clapping, eye contact and body movement, to help break down inhibitions and encourage a sense of playfulness. Breathing exercises are used to prepare the lungs for laughter, followed by a series of ‘laughter exercises’ that combine the method of acting and visualization techniques with games. It’s been proved that twenty minutes of laughter is sufficient to develop fully physiological benefits.
There is no need for mats or special clothing. Participants can choose their level of engagement, from gentle to vigorous and the experience is suitable for all ages and all levels of ability.
The benefits:
In order to achieve significant health effects, most studies declare that at least 10 or 20 minutes of laughter are required.
Here is a CNN Report on Laughter Yoga:
A little bit of history
Laughter Yoga started in 1995 by a medical doctor in India, Dr. Madan Kataria, who was doing research on the medical benefits of laughter and found a wealth of scientific studies supporting the concept that “laughter is the best medicine.” From five people in a park, it has grown to over 6,000 Laughter Yoga clubs worldwide in 60 countries…without any advertising budget.
Our Laughter Yoga Club
If you want to bring more joy, new friends and better health into your life, join us!!
To find more information, you can contact me: Mónica Rojo, BA, PGCE, MA (Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, Yoga Alliance Kids Certificate) on 07759368383 or mrojillos@yahoo.co.uk
All for now,
Love, Laughter and Smiles
Mónica ;)