Laughter Yoga
Has life got you down? Why not sign up for a laughter yoga course? Learning how to laugh out loud for thirty minutes per day has its proven benefits.
It may seem like a bizarre concept, – a classroom full of students all chanting “ho ho ha ha ha” at the same time – though these laughter yoga courses are beginning to pop up all over the country. Based upon Hasya Yoga, the idea behind this type of course is to relieve tension and stress through the simple act of laughter. The concept for this practice came from Dr. Madam Kataria of Mumbai, India, who believed that people simply don’t laugh enough.
For some reason, as people grow older laughter seems to be largely inappropriate. Those that take to guffawing out loud are often looked upon as childish, which is why most people tend to mutter a mere chuckle when something strikes their funny bone. The fact of the matter is that laughter is a proven medicine for all kinds of illnesses and ailments, not to mention the fact that smiling helps to deal with life’s troubles. If you sign up for this type of course, you can expect the class to last for twenty to thirty minutes, but you may not expect the uncontrollable giggle that rises up from inside of you.
Since the beginning of the class consists of people simulating laughter, eventually all people within the course begin to laugh naturally. Laughter yoga is not religious, it is not sectarian, and it has nothing to do with politics. What it is, is something that everyone can benefit from. No matter what age you are, you can open up your mouth and laugh out loud inside of this yoga class. Presently, there are more than 5,000 laughter clubs throughout 40 different countries. Most of these courses are open to the public and free of charge.
When was the last time that you let out a loud laugh? If you feel as though you’d like to learn to laugh again, look for this type of course in your area. Chances are that you will find more than one class near you. Give this course a shot, you’ll never know just how good laughing can feel unless you try it.
Is laugher the best medicine? Well, those that join a laughter yoga class every week seem to think so.