Today there are over 8,000 Laughter Clubs worldwide in over 80 countries and they are increasing at a rapid rate as more and more people are getting tickled by the notion of focusing on joy and positivity and adding more laughter into their lives is an easy and enjoyable way to get there along with the focus of creating a more oxygenated and healthier body.

The Laughter Clubs began in the east where ancient Buddhists used the practice of Laughing to release attachments. The idea to form a club to Laugh for No Reason came to Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor who was writing an article regarding laughter as the best medicine. He was inspired by Norman Cousins battle with a degenerative form of arthritis that caused him to have severe pain daily. By laughing Cousins found he could be free of medication for a period of time, using it over time to cure himself completely. This intrigued Dr. Kataria who continued to explore and found that by adding the dynamic effects of yogic breathing to the exercises of laughter, the benefit to the mind and body was outstanding.

In India the practice in Laughter Clubs is to begin the day with Laughter and so it is a daily ritual for many. In the United States a laughter club may meet once a week, twice a week or even only once a month. Consistency is the key in attendance to begin to see the difference laughter exercise can make.

15 minutes of exercised laughter gives the body a wonderful cardiac exercise. If done one time, it feels wonderfully relaxing and energizing...though those that create a practice note many more healthy benefits for the mind, body and soul. Like anything you practice... madness or gladness, you will surely create more of it!

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A Laughter Club can be made up of all kinds of individuals as it is open to everyone who wants to laugh with others.

What happens in a Laughter Club?

A variety of events can occur though the Laughter Clubs that originate from the Laughter Yoga or World Laughter Tour, include Laughter exercises.

Generally a Leader will begin with simple movement to loosen up the body. Instructions to honor the body and a description of what may take place can be given so participants know what to expect. Clapping in rhythm and sound are added and the exercises of laughter then begin. All exercises are easily adaptable so that everyone can participate whether standing or seated. The laughter exercises continue to get the heart rate elevated and follows with a laughing meditation that is done with the body in a relaxed postion. A guided relaxation is added to ground the experience.

Participants are reminded to rehydrate as they have been exercising, whether it seems like it or not.

Laughter Clubs are found all over the world in community centers, for corporate stress relief, in schools
(Pre school to College) for learning benefits, as part of an organization to reframe attitudes, in many Cancer centers for pain and stress relief, in Medical communities for healthy living practice, in senior living facilities to foster positive attitudes and pain and stress release.

Laughter Clubs are known for their inclusivity
Everyone is welcome and all can participate as the exercises are adjustable and easy and all are encouraged to move at their own pace. There is no right or wrong way to participate and much like life, you get out of it what you put into it.

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