Benefits of Laughter Yoga
Laughter is good for you physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Our state of mind is intimately linked to our state of physical health and well-being so laughing can help improve both. Benefits of laughter can be felt from the very first session. Improves mood
Being surrounded by laughter enables us to laugh more easily, that is why it is so good to have the group laughter sessions. Benefits:-
Good mood and more spontaneous laughter
A hearty laugh makes us feel better
More optimistic
Reduces Stress
Releases endorphins, feel good hormones
Emotional balance
Emotional release, can be cathartic
Good for Depression, increases serotonin
Healthy Exercise
Aerobic exercise
Improves circulation, digestion and lymphatic system, heart rate
Lowers blood pressure (increases during the session, but returns to lower resting level after the session)
A great belly laugh can help to massage our internal organs, and give the diaphragm, abdominal, intercostal, respiratory and facial muscles a complete workout. Health benefits
Exercising diaphragm is good for digestion
Increases Oxygen to the system nourishing cells, 25% of Oxygen is needed for brain
Removes stale air from lungs
Tones facial muscles to look younger
Relaxes whole body by reducing stress and tension
Strengthens Immune system
Reduces cortisol (stress hormone)
Quality of life
Sparkle in the eye
Unconditional laughter connects us all
Helps communication and connecting to people
Social lubricant
Unleashes inhibitions
Team building
Positive attitude in challenging times
Laughing for no reason
Fake laugh has the same health benefits as real laughter
Increase creativity
Positive attitude
Able to cope with challenges
More optimistic
Team building tool
