sandeyeYoga Styles: Laughter Yoga
March 17th 2009 00:26
Laughter Yoga is a gentle workout style of Yoga, far removed from the more serious 'complete' Indian Yoga practices of the past. It was created by an Indian, Dr. Madan Kataria, who began the practice of laughter Yoga in a park with five practitioners in March 1995. There are now over 6000 laughter Yoga groups across the globe in 60 different countries. Classes are free and fun. Whilst it may sound a little too modern and unrealistic to some, laughter Yoga provides assistance within contemporary life with a connection to Yoga as well as commercialism.
The practice of laughter Yoga combines Pranayama with forced laughter and gentle stretching exercises. Due to the physical body being unable to differentiate between reality and falseness, the falsely created laughter is said to be beneficial in the same way as the genuine thing. Laughter Yoga produces false laughter, creating a temporary escape route from the stresses and tension of modern life. Recent studies have been involved with determining the place of laughter Yoga in the workforce, as a possible helpful tool for workers endurance and productivity.
Other benefits claimed by Laughter Yoga practitioners include an improved immune system, improved mood levels due to the extra release of positive hormones, a cardio-aerobic workout that lasts 20-30 minutes, improved circulation, and improved levels of oxygen. Laughter Yoga has been discussed in the mainstream media. Japanese and German television news shows have covered laughter Yoga, along with: Oprah, CNN, the BBC, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and the U K's Daily Telegraph. Each first Sunday of May is used to celebrate World Laughter Day, bringing new awareness to Laughter Yoga annually.
Books and CDs on the subject are available from the following URL: Really Long Link
The practice of laughter Yoga combines Pranayama with forced laughter and gentle stretching exercises. Due to the physical body being unable to differentiate between reality and falseness, the falsely created laughter is said to be beneficial in the same way as the genuine thing. Laughter Yoga produces false laughter, creating a temporary escape route from the stresses and tension of modern life. Recent studies have been involved with determining the place of laughter Yoga in the workforce, as a possible helpful tool for workers endurance and productivity.
Other benefits claimed by Laughter Yoga practitioners include an improved immune system, improved mood levels due to the extra release of positive hormones, a cardio-aerobic workout that lasts 20-30 minutes, improved circulation, and improved levels of oxygen. Laughter Yoga has been discussed in the mainstream media. Japanese and German television news shows have covered laughter Yoga, along with: Oprah, CNN, the BBC, National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, and the U K's Daily Telegraph. Each first Sunday of May is used to celebrate World Laughter Day, bringing new awareness to Laughter Yoga annually.
Books and CDs on the subject are available from the following URL: Really Long Link
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