Those Laughter Clubs

Laughter Yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age or of any ability. It combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing techniques (pranayama). By inducing laughter the body releases endorphins which stay in the body for 24 hours making us happier and reducing levels of cortisol (the stress hormone). The more endorphins released into the body the greater the number of T-cells are produced. T-cells are our repair cells which make us more resilient to viruses and infections. The great thing is your body cannot tell the difference between fake or real laughter, so you will always get the benefits. Practicing Laughter Yoga increases confidence and tolerance, and apart from leaving a smile on your face helps you deal with life's up's and down's with a positive attitude and makes you more pleasant to be around. So laugh loud and laugh proud!