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Strong Laughter Advocate In Ethiopia

Laughter has a strong advocate in Ethiopia. Belachew Girma is a man who claims he healed himself from HIVAIDS through laughter. He holds a Laughter Guinness World Record (2002, 2003, 2008). His record is 3h and 6 minutes of uninterrupted laughter.

Latest Laughter Yoga News

Here is a list of the latest articles on Laughter Yoga in the US media we are going to write about soon:

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15 fascinating facts about our smiles

Everyone loves the quote “laughter is the best medicine,” and you have probably even experienced the benefits of smiling and laughter. In fact, smiling can boost your mood and even your immune system.

So What's Everybody Laughing About?

ENTON, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com): It looks like an ordinary yoga class. Contemplative. Disciplined. Serious. So what's everybody laughing about? Would you believe, nothing? It's called "laughter yoga" - exercise for the funny bone.

Four Tools And Techniques To Fire Up Your Imagination

The author Jordan Ayan in his booklet, "Ignite Your Creative Spark, 20 Ways To Fire Up Your Imagination " offers four tools and techniques which he calls your creative CORE.

Dr Andrew Weil finds Laughter Yoga fascinating

Renowned Dr Andrew Weil recently wrote about Laughter Yoga in his "tip of the day" on www.drweil.com. Here is what he said:

Laughing on demand vs Laughing on command

I recently read a blog from Dr Kataria responding to an actor who said he could easily laugh on command and was wondering what more Laughter Yoga could teach him (a lot!). Dr K's reply was outstanding as usual, and I took the liberty to build on it. Here it is:

Testimonial: Got a heart transplant, laughted a lot, restored to normal health

70-year-old Linda LeVier credits laughter yoga with her survival: three years ago, on April Fool's Day, she had a heart transplant. LeVier believes laughter, especially the deep kind that starts in the belly, helped her recover with no complications and no signs of organ rejection.

Yoga, laughter and clapping sustain prisoner through jail

A high police official in India misbehaved some and was recently sentenced to 18 months in jail... As it turns out his particular prison encourages inmates to practice ... Laughter Yoga every morning! The impact? "He rarely smiled in the initial days", jail source said. A fellow inmate said: “He looked very grim the first few days. But with the yoga sessions, he has come to terms with his fate." Here is the full article:

Inspiring Testimonials

Testimonial: Got a heart transplant, laughted a lot, restored to normal health
70-year-old Linda LeVier credits laughter yoga with her survival: three years ago, on April Fool's Day, she had a heart transplant. LeVier believes laughter, especially the deep kind that starts in the belly, helped her recover with no complications and no signs of organ rejection. […]
Testimonial: Lost a parent as a child. Laughter Yoga has helped me heal and tap into my Inner Joy
My mother took her own life when I was 8 years young. This was very traumatic. Laughter Yoga has helped me tap into my authentic, pure, overflowing laughter. Also, it has allowed me to shift & transform my thoughts of painful experiences to create space for new, joyful & “laughful” experiences. […]
Testimonial: breast cancer survivor now much happier
By Anna (Denmark): I was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2000, had to be operated and undergo chemotherapy treatments afterwards. I was frustrated and angry. This was a very painful experience for me. Somehow I heard about Laughter Yoga at that point and thought it could maybe help me alleviate the pain. […]
Testimonial: Saved From Suicide By A Laughter Club
Mr K N Radhakrishnaiah, now 61 years old, worked as an engineer with a government department in a small town near Bangalore called Almatti. In 2002 colleagues framed him with false corruption charges. He went into deep depression, lost interest in life and decided to commit suicide. […]
Testimonial: 30 years of never-ending illnesses now gone
Here is the story of Mr Vishwamohan from Andhra Pradesh, India, who suffered from chronic diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac problems and ultimately diabetic neuropathy for over 30 years and had almost given up on life. Today Mr Vishwamohan feels healthier than he has in his entire life. He firmly believes that laughter yoga helped him rejuvenate and nur […]

Laughter Yoga Blog

15 fascinating facts about our smiles
Everyone loves the quote “laughter is the best medicine,” and you have probably even experienced the benefits of smiling and laughter. In fact, smiling can boost your mood and even your immune system. […]
Four Tools And Techniques To Fire Up Your Imagination
The author Jordan Ayan in his booklet, "Ignite Your Creative Spark, 20 Ways To Fire Up Your Imagination " offers four tools and techniques which he calls your creative CORE. […]
On Laughter As A Spiritual Practice
A few words about laughter and how it is way to connect with the divine who is the basis of Joy. […]
Laughing on demand vs Laughing on command
I recently read a blog from Dr Kataria responding to an actor who said he could easily laugh on command and was wondering what more Laughter Yoga could teach him (a lot!). Dr K's reply was outstanding as usual, and I took the liberty to build on it. Here it is: […]
Blog: Of Fun, Laughter and Happiness
The difference between fun and laughter? You can have fun without laughing. Some people, sadly, can even laugh without having fun. To my knowledge, there are vast collections of studies about the healing powers of laughter and humor. But I still haven't found anyone researching the physiological, psychological or sociological benefits of fun. […]

Laughter Yoga Strenghens Your Sense Of Humor!

100 Happy Song Book, Lyrics & Chords
100 Happy Song Book, Lyrics & Chords […]
A New Pledge
If you don't have time for this 8 minutes inspirational video, zoom to the 7 minutes mark where it addresses the sacredness of laughter. […]
Puns
If you like puns, you'll love this […]
Practice, Patience, Perseverance. How 1 man planted 1 million trees.
Gashaw Tahir, an American citizen, returned to his birth country of Ethiopia to find the green hills that surrounded his home eroded and ruined due to deforestation. So he decided to do something extraordinary: Plant one million trees. Which he did. […]
Second Wind
This is a beautiful animated short film about a giant cat, an old man, and a soccer ball. […]
Team Hoyt – Yes, You Can
Team Hoyt is an inspirational story of a father, Dick Hoyt, and his son, Rick, who compete together in marathons and triathlons across the country. Team Hoyt strives to help those who are physically disabled become active members of the community. […]
Dancing On An Idea, Several Times Round The World
If you have not yet heard of Matt Harding and his round-the-world trips dancing in iconic locations, check this one out. There is no particular message, and over 29 million views on youtube.com should give you a hint that his video carries a lot of inspiration. What do you really really want, and why aren't you doing it? Turns out Matt simply wanted to […]
Jessica’s “Daily Affirmation”
Jessica is a little girl who is very inspired indeed! Watch her practicing affirmations in front of a mirror. It'll inspire you too! […]
Stephen Wiltshire – the “Human Camera”
Stephen Wiltshire has been called the "Human Camera." In this short excerpt from the film Beautiful Minds: A Voyage into the Brain, Wiltshire takes a helicopter journey over Rome and then draws a panoramic view of what he saw, entirely from memory. […]
Reflections On Kindness
Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstandings, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate. […]

Memories From A Life Changing Event

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Laughter Quote Of The Day

'When you do laugh, open your mouth wide enough for the noise to get out without squealing, throw your head back as though you were going to be shaved, hold on to your false hair with both hands and then laugh till your soul gets thoroughly rested.' -- Josh Billings

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