Laughter yoga
Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy. We initiate laughter as an exercise in a group but with eye contact and childlike playfulness, it soon turns into real and contagious laughter. The reason we call it Laughter Yoga is because it combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the body and brain which makes one feel more energetic and healthy. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter if done with willingness. One gets the same health benefits, whether laughter is real or simulated. It was started by a medical doctor Dr. Madan Kataria supported by his wife, Madhuri Kataria, a yoga teacher, from India with just five people in a Mumbai Park in 1995. There are thousands of Laughter Clubs in more than 106 countries.
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Five Benefits of Laughter Yoga
Elevates Mood |
Health Benefits Laughter Yoga reduces stress and strengthens the immune system. If your immune system is strong you will not fall sick easily and if you have chronic health conditions, it will help to heal faster. |
Business Benefits Our brain needs 25 percent more oxygen for optimal functioning. Laughter exercises can increase net supply of oxygen to our body and brain which helps to improve efficiency and performance. You will feel energetic and can work more than you normally do without getting tired. |
Social Connector Quality of life depends upon quality of our friends and our relationships. Laughter is a great connector of people and brings lots of good friend with caring and sharing relationship. |
Laughing through Challenges Anyone can laugh when times are good, but Laughter Yoga teaches people to laugh unconditionally so that they can laugh even when times are hard. It provides strength in adversity, a coping mechanism to help people keep a positive mental attitude regardless of circumstances.
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ABOUT HUMAN FIRST
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Certificate of Appreciation
THE LAUDIUM CARE SERVICES FOR THE AGED is a registered non-profit organization and is actively involved in the promotion and enrichment of the lives of the Aged.
Their aim is to promote “Ageing Gracefully” by focusing on: active ageing, home-based care and social services as outlined by the South African Department of Social Services.
The organisation seeks to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence and participation in the community.
They fulfil this mission within the community by developing and providing innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, community and professional education.
Earlier this year I was invited by this organisation to volunteer weekly Laughter Yoga sessions for a group of senior citizens earlier this year. This is a vibrant, energetic group of senior citizens who have overcome many obstacles in life. My interaction with them, every Monday morning, has completely changed my perception of ageing.
I was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for my contribution to their programme.
