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.
My mother took her own life when I was 8 years young. This was very traumatic. I don’t remember laughing much as a child and later made decisions in my teenage years that were not always in my best interest.
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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.
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.
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.
Pedro Hernandez (Mexico): I have been a professional Hatha Yoga teacher for 10 years – practicing for 30 – and own a Yoga studio in Mexico City. I participated in a Laughter Yoga session for the first time in January 2008 and the effect was profound, almost similar to some of the rare experiences I have had during either Hatha Yoga or meditation classes in 30 years of practice.
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By Neeta Fadia (Mumbai, India): I have been suffering for the past 10 years from advanced osteoarthritis of the knee joints which has severely hampered my mobility. Even after my knee replacement surgery last year, I found it very hard to stand even for 15 minutes without pain.
By Dianne Theil McNinch (USA). In January 1997, my thoughts of suicide became frequent and by April 1997 I was officially diagnosed with Clinical Depression. Over time my condition became severe and I ended up spending over $400 on anti-depressants each month. Today I’m completely free of all medication. I sleep better than I ever have in 11 years; people tell me I look great, especially at 64! My life has undergone a remarkable change.
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By Maj Britt (Denmark). I’m a fitness trainer and joined my local laughter club because I thought it would be good for my immune system. I later realized however that I have gained far more than just better health. I can feel my soul healing. I’ve opened up and this practice has helped me know myself better.
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