Health Benefits of Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga has wonderful therapeutic and preventative health benefits.  Scientists and medical doctors alike are amazed at what happens when we laugh.
When we laugh
• Take in more oxygen helping to  keep us healthy by nourishing the cells
• Increase circulation – giving us rosy cheeks and making us look younger!
• Gives the tummy an abdominal workout and helps digestion
• Boosts the immune system which fights disease by up top 40% (See article Laughter the best Medicine)
• Reduces high blood pressure.   After a laughter yoga session the blood pressure
• comes down to a lower resting rate
• Stress hormones,  adrenaline and cortisol are reduced so we feel more relaxed
• Happy hormones, endorphins are released removing the negative effects of stress
• Endorphins (meaning self made morphine) can act as a pain killer and laughter can be used as a pain management tool   (See Norman Cousins story )
• Gives a sense of lightness and wellbeing
• Help with depression and anxiety by boosting the production of seratonin (a natural antidepressant)

Some Health Benefits of Laughter

L aughter releases endorphins, giving us the feel good factor

A cts as aerobic exercise and is like "internal jogging"

U nleashes inhibitions, breaks down barriers

G reat team building tool encourages better communication

H elps boost our immune system which helps us resist disease

T ones muscles, improves respiration and circulation

E ncourages positive thinking and creativity

R elaxes the whole body by reducing stress and tension

Laughter & Parkinson's

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Laughter & Alzheimer's

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