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Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga was started in 1995 by family physician Dr. Madan Kataria, from India, and his wife Madhuri, a longtime yoga teacher. Dr. Kataria began a laughter yoga club for his patients when he realized certain chemicals released in the brain reduce stress and promote healing in the body. A student of his, Sebastian Gendry, from California, was so impressed with the benefits of Laughter Yoga that he brought it to the USA in 2004. Gendry is now the Operations Director for the American School of Laughter Yoga based in Los Angeles, CA. There are now over 5000 Laughter Yoga Clubs in the International Laughter Yoga Club movement in over 55 countries all over the world. Now, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of the East Coast offers even more serenity by adding one more to the many Laughter Yoga Clubs of America.

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Laughter Yoga for BusinessWhat is Laughter Yoga?
A new exercise of simulated laughter combined with gentle breathing techniques. Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary body-mind therapy that teaches the body to laugh without depending on jokes or humor. It is non-political, non-religious, non-competitive. There are no fancy stretches, no need for any particular items of clothing or equipment. It is a body-mind approach to wellness that aims to promote peace in the workplace, at home and in the world through laughter.

Facts about Laughter Yoga:
bulletIt is easy and "Anybody Can Do It"
bulletIf you pretend to laugh or act happy your body
          produces "happiness" chemicals
bulletLaughter helps to remove the negative effects of stress
bulletMore than 70% of illnesses have a connection to stress , like high blood pressure, frequent coughs and colds,
          allergies and cancer
bulletLaughter helps to boost the immune system
bulletLaughter is contagious and so are the benefits
bulletDid you know that when you laugh your brain produces a large amount of neurochemicals that will give you a
          natural high?
bulletA Laughter Yoga session is exercise for the mind,
          body, and spirit.
So Why Laughter Yoga?
It fosters the bodily phenomenon, joy. Joy is a personal choice that anybody can make at any moment. Laughter Yoga teaches us that life has no intrinsic meaning, we give meaning to life. There is no road to happiness, happiness is the way. It is empowering.
 
Where Has Laughter Yoga Been?
Laughter Yoga Therapy is Going & Growing
Sessions for Private Groups and Businesses Available

bulletShenandoah University Faculty, Winchester, VA
bulletFeatured on Winchester’s ABC Affiliate, TV Channel 3
bulletFeatured as a guest on The Barry Lee Show, Winchester, VA
bulletOak Crest Companies/The June Jeffrey Education Center
bulletThe Boys And Girls Club Of America
bulletThe Back, Face & Body Spa
bulletThe Evan’s Home For Children
bulletValley Health Systems
bulletThe Mended Hearts
bulletBusiness Networking International (BNI Group)
bulletWellspring: A Source For Living With Cancer
bulletKiwanis Women
bulletBeta Sigma Phi Social
bulletArthritis Support and Educational Forum
bulletThe Young Professionals: Chamber Of Commerce, Winchester, VA
bulletThe Girl Scouts Self-Esteem Workshop For Girls Aged 8-17
bulletThe Laurel Center (formerly, The Shelter for Abused Women), The 3rd Annual Women's Reception and Workshop
bulletThe National Association of Retired Federal Employees
bulletVarious places of worship, schools, clubs, and educational centers
 
Where to Find More Information About Laughter Yoga
www.laughteryoga.org
www.laughangeles.com
 
Shenandoah Valley Laughter Yoga
Contact Ramana Heyman
540.667.5100
hahahohoho8@gmail.com