Have you recently heard of laugher yoga? Also known as laugh clubs, this term may have definitely piqued your interest…especially if you like to laugh and enjoy a good time. It is always said that laughter is the best medicine and laughter yoga is no exception. Essentially, this practice uses laughter as a form of exercise. If you have ever laughed so hard that your abdominal muscles hurt, you have already had an experience with laugh clubs, even if you didn’t realize it. Exercise is only a part of what these clubs can bring, however. Just like yoga, these clubs are a full mind, body and soul experience.
Who Runs Laughter Clubs and How Do I Sign Up?
The first rule of laugh clubs is anyone can run one. The great thing about laughter yoga is that anyone who has a bit of experience with laughter wellness or who knows how to lead a laughter session can start and run a club. How do you learn laughter wellness? You take a class or find a certified laughing yoga instructor to teach you. It is an amazing experience to learn and once you do, you can run your own club. Interested in attending a club but not interested in leading one? It is easy to sign up, simply do an internet search for clubs in your area. Everyone is welcome!
What are the Benefits of Laughter Yoga?
Research has shown us that laughter can not only help us feel mentally and physically better, it can also help us to feel spiritually better. There are even studies that truly show that laughter can be used successfully to cure illness and even promote healing. Though you could certainly sit in a room on your own and watch comics or funny movies on television, but it is so much easier to laugh in a group than on your own. Some of the benefits that you will experience from laughter yoga include:
- Improved communication skills
- More self confidence
- You will make new friends
- You add more laugher into your life
- You will feel refreshed
- Your health can improve
- You will better cope with challenges
These benefits are only a few of many that you will find when you choice a group that practices laughter yoga.
Most laughter yoga groups are free to join and anyone who wants to improve their life through laughter is welcome to attend. Leading laughter clubs is even a better experience because you will have the change to touch people’s lives and help to guide them to a better place. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, look for laughing yoga events in your area. If you can’t find one, take some classes and start your own!
