Question 1

WHAT IS LAUGHTER YOGA ?

Accepted Answer

Laughter yoga is a unique technique which helps people learn to use intentional laughter for all the health benefits and as a physical exercise.

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LAUGHTER ?

Accepted Answer

~~ Decreases stress hormones
  ~~ Increases the “feel good” hormones
  ~~ Increased Oxygenation to body and brain
  ~~ Increased circulation (dilates blood vessels)
  ~~ Strengthens the immune system
  ~~ Increased lymph draining to decrease toxins
  ~~ Lights up the brain 
  ~~ Stimulates the gamma frequency in brain for greater
        Compassion, memory and cognition
  ~~Is a social connector
  ~~ Decreases pain perception 
  ~~ Helps to normalize blood pressure
  ~~ Elevates mood

Question 3

IS THIS YOGA?

Accepted Answer

The yoga part is just the breathing that is done. There is no yoga poses to do.

Question 4

WHO CAN BENEFIT?

Accepted Answer

This is beneficial to all ages and states of health. It can be done seated and  or standing.

Question 5

WHAT DO WE DO IN A SESSION?

Accepted Answer

During a session we laugh, chant, sing, dance (even while sitting) and learn to be more playfull.

Question 6

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS?

Accepted Answer

Laughter yoga is about not only using laughter for health but also learning
       how to be child-like and playful again.

Question 7

DO I NEED TO ALSO MEDITATE?

Accepted Answer

No … because laughter is a meditation… it takes you to the present moment
 almost instantly which is part of a good meditation .

Question 8

HOW DOES LAUGHTER HELP IN A CORPORATE SETTING?

Accepted Answer

~~ Happy people tend to easily become more productive
 ~~ Tends to enhance leadership skills
 ~~ People that laugh together tend to work better together
 ~~ Less sick leave because of a stronger immune system
 ~~ With less sick leave and greater productivity, the financial success is enhanced.

Question 9

HOW DOES LAUGHTER HELP SENIORS?

Accepted Answer

~~ There is a wonderful quote..” You don’t stop laughing because you grow older, You grow older because you stop laughing”
~~ A social connector since many seniors have lost many friends and love ones and feel isolated.
~~ Laughter is VERY brain friendly. Laughter lights up the whole brain and stimulates a gamma frequency which is known to enhance        greater memory and cognition.
~~  Laughter is a free technique which enhances just about every system in the body with regular practice.

Question 10

HOW DOES LAUGHTER HELP WITH CHILDREN?

Accepted Answer

~~ Unfortunately the stress levels for children is growing higher and higher and laughter reduces that dramatically.
~~ With the huge brain stimulation children tend to do better with their school work
~~ Creativity is greatly enhanced
~~. With a start to their day with dancing, laughing and playfulness… children tend to have far less behavior problems in School

Question 11

WHY DO I NEED A CLASS… I LAUGH  A   LOT ?

Accepted Answer

People often feel this way yet most of the laughter is done for only a few seconds with some external event or with a friend. To get all the health benefits, one needs to laugh for at least 10- 15 minutes at a time. Also laughter needs to be deep and loud enough to stimulate deep in the belly.   
In most social situations this is not appropriate. Lastly, if you want all the benefits… one is best not to leave laughter to a ‘chance’ situation. Put intention and regularity to your laughter practice.

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