Laughter Yoga

I was at a TOPS rally on Saturday. The key note speaker was a Laughter Yoga Instructor who also clowns. She lead us through laughter and yoga breathing exercises. There were no jokes, we learned to laugh on cue. Our bodies don't recognize the difference between genuine laughter and staged laughter. It was a little awkward as we began to laugh but soon the laughter was genuine and it was difficult to turn it off on command. Over 100 people were laughing heartily and it was contagious. What a joyous break in the day. I was wonderfully relaxed and my mood elevated after the exercises.

I have heard laughter described as "jogging for the soul". Indeed there are many health benefits to laughter including a healthier immune system. There are over 6000 Laughter Yoga Clubs around the world. The following link includes videos of laughter yoga. Check it out and see if you could benefit from some laughter in your life.
http://www.followthelaughter.com/Laughpic.htm