About Laughter Yoga

You are going to laugh like you have never laughed before. Laughter Yoga is a global phenomenon developed by Indian physician Dr Madan Kataria in 1995, which is now being practiced in over 100 countries. It combines breathing and laughter exercises which oxygenate the body and brain and make one feel more healthy and energetic.

The concept is based on the scientific fact that the body does not know the difference between real and simulated laughter. One gets the same physiological and psychological benefits.

BBC and Google Offices are using it, Oprah Winfrey has tried and said it works, British actor John Cleese endorsed it. This innovative concept has been widely accepted all over the world and has been written about in prestigious publications like TIME Magazine, The New Yorker, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Daily Telegraph and many others.

Unique Features Of Laughter Yoga

Cost-effective
Less time consuming
Quick results
Scientifically proven
Easy to practice
Everyone can do it

Laughter Yoga Benefits

Quickest way to Reduce Stress: Though there are many methods being used to reduce stress, Laughter Yoga is the quickest and one can feel the benefits from the very first session. Laughter Yoga a single exercise which reduces physical, mental and emotional stress simultaneously and brings an emotional balance.

Healthy Exercise for Busy People: Laughter Yoga works like an aerobic exercise. Dr. Williams Fry of Stanford University proved that 10 minutes of hearty laughter is equal to 30 minutes on the rowing machine. This helps to stimulate heart rate, increase blood circulation, supply oxygen and eliminate toxins.

Peak Performance: At a given time, the performance depends upon mood and Laughter Yoga has the power to change the mood state within minutes by releasing neuro-peptides from the brain cells called endorphins. Science tells us that the brain needs 25% more oxygen than other body organs. Laughter Yoga increases the net supply of oxygen which helps in optimal performance and boosts energy levels.

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Scientific Research on Laughter Yoga and Stress

Stress is world’s biggest killer and costs organisations billions of dollars each year in medical costs, medical leaves and loss of performances. It is associated with more than 70-80% illnesses. Several studies have shown that laughter yoga unwinds the negative effects of stress, stress and laughter are physiological opposites. You can laugh and be stressed at the same time. Because they activate opposite branches of autonomic nervous system.

Bangalore Study: Two hundred participants from three IT companies in Bangalore, India did laughter yoga for 18 days.

There was 6% reductions in systolic blood pressure and 4% diastolic, which suggests relaxation from stress.

The cortisol (stress hormone) levels in saliva reduced by 28%

There was an 11% reduction in perceived stress in laughter yoga group while there was no change in the controlled group.

Laughter Yoga and Emotional Intelligence

Emotions are powerful tools that define success or failure in every aspect of your life. They can take you to the heights of excitement or the depths of depression. IQ only accounts for about 20% of our success and EQ accounts for 80%. Most successful people in business are not university toppers. They have one thing in common – high Emotional Intelligence.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage your emotions and emotions of other people to build strong relationships at home and work and achieve your goals.

Good News !! Scientific studies conducted in the US has shown that Laughter Yoga increases emotional intelligence.

US Study: Another important 2007 study in the United States looked at the effects of Laughter Yoga on personal efficacy in the workplace. 33 employees of a company, did 15 minutes of Laughter exercises for 15 consecutive workdays. The study showed that the participation in regular workplace laughter there was a significant improvement in all the parameters of Emotional Intelligence.

Self-regulation in managing and controlling thoughts and feelings under stress
To remain positive about the future even in the face of all obstacles
To experience and sustain positive emotions
To feel connected with others

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Learn from the Master

Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India popularly known as the ‘Guru of Giggling’ (London Times), is the founder of Laughter Yoga Clubs movement started in 1995.

Spreading rapidly in USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, South East Asia, China and Africa, this new concept has been widely covered by prestigious publications like the TIME magazine, National Geographic, and the Wall Street Journal and featured on CNN, BBC, US networks and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Dr. Kataria is a keynote, motivational and inspirational speaker for companies, corporations and organizations all over the world. He is also a corporate consultant for holistic health, stress management, team-building, leadership, peak performance and communication skills.

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Test your Laughter Quotient

The following questionnaire has been formulated according to the concept and philosophy of Laughter Yoga and it will help to determine your ability to laugh for no reason, your ability to express emotions, your communication skills and if you incorporate the 4 elements of joy like singing, dancing, playing and laughing in your life and other such parameters necessary to make life more joyful and happy.

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Test your Emotional Intelligence

Emotions are very powerful tools that define success or failure in every aspect of your life. They can take you to the heights of excitement or the depths of depression. Success in life is 20% IQ and 80% EQ. This test will measure self awareness, self regulation, social awareness and social identification. Please test your Emotional Interlligence by filling up this form.

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