Due to global recession and fierce competition in the industry, the members of business community (Workers, Managers, Sales and Marketing Personnel, Executives, Administrators) are living very stressful life. Most diseases like High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Peptic Ulcer, Insomnia, Depression, Nervous Breakdown, Allergies and even Cancer have some relation to STRESS. This contributes to strained relationship, poor performance, absenteeism and addiction to alcohol and smoking.

From the research it has been proved that LAUGHTER helps to unwind the negative effects of stress and boost the immune system. For the first time Dr. MADAN KATARIA, a Bombay based Physician from India has developed a new technique of Laughter Therapy based on Yoga, where anyone participate in group laughter exercises for 10-15 minutes every day without resorting to jokes.

This new concept of group laughter is most ECONOMICAL, LESS TIME CONSUMING, EASY TO LEARN and it helps to derive health benefits, improve inter-personal relationship, enhance communication, reduce inhibitions and increase productivity at workplace.

Laughter Therapy increases oxygen levels in the body and releases endorphins (feel-good hormones) from the brain cells. Daily laughter exercise will promote a sense of well-being and feeling of freshness throughout the day. Participants learn to wear smiles on their faces.

It will help reduce inhibitions, increase self-confidence and develop leadership qualities among participants. Starting the day on a positive note will improve interpersonal relationships and hence performance. Bosses and subordinates will work with a better frame of mind, rather than fearing each other.

Deep breathing and neck and shoulder stretching exercises will help remove stiffness and pain resulting from stress and a sedentary lifestyle.

Laughter Therapy increases body resistance by stimulating the immune system of the body. Regular laughing sessions will significantly reduce the frequency of coughs, colds and throat and chest infections.

It will help to control many diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, irritability, insomnia, anxiety, depression, allergic disorders, asthma, bronchitis, tension and migraine headaches, lower backaches , as well as aches and pains due to arthritis.

Laughter Therapy is one of the easiest types of meditation which promotes instant relaxation. It disconnects your mind from the physical world. While laughing you cannot think of anything else. In other types of meditation you need to concentrate a lot to take your mind away from unwanted thoughts, which is easier said than done.

By holding periodic seminars we impart practical training to help members to discover their own sense of humor and celebrate life, in spite of its tough challenges.

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Background of Laughter Yoga Leader

Dot McKeen was certified by Dr. Madan Kataria, a physician from Bombay, who has developed over 8000 Laughter Clubs worldwide based on yoga principles and "unconditional laughter." She conducts personalized in-house laughter yoga sessions as well as "train the trainer" programs to develop your own corporate club.

Dot is available for retreats, presentations, demonstrations and introductory talks to corporate businesses, medical facilities, schools and support groups. To read more about Dot, please see our about us page.

For information on laughter yoga, please contact 978-538-3692 or e-mail dot@yourhealingspirit.com.

For Additional Resources:

To learn about Dr. Madan Kataria go to www.laughteryoga.org or to join a local laughter club in Wakefield Massachusetts: www.wakefieldlaughclub.com