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Laughter is the Best Healer and a Universal Connector

Author: Sukhvinder Singh
by Sukhvinder Singh
Posted: May 27, 2020

This article once again establishes the magic of Laughter Yoga that is a perfect workout routine that has supplied many mental, physiological, and psychological benefits to people globally. It's a door into a world of wonder, in which you do not require a sense of humor, jokes, or comedy to get involved. All you will need is to laugh for no reason!

Edie Weinstein, a journalist discovered about Laughter Yoga a Couple of Years back through Jeffrey Briar who is a Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in Laguna Beach, California. Inspired, he chose to train as a laughter specialist and open his mind and heart to learning both the art and science of laughter.

It has been scientifically demonstrated that the mind and body don't know the difference between genuine laughter and fake laughter. One has the very same benefits either way.

Belly laughs are still, an important part of the procedure as one engages in diaphragmatic breathing. The physiological and psychological benefits include increased blood circulation and oxygen, also the discharge of pain-relieving and pleasure-inducing hormones, a decline in cortisol, in addition to a decrease in depression and stress.

The goal of Laughter Yoga will be to bring more laughter in your life, because the more you laugh, the more you're able to laugh at whatever life brings. It may ease depression and anxiety whilst building unique connections with others.

Based on Sophie Scott, a neuroscientist at University College London, among the biggest benefits of laughter is that it feels really great to laugh.

This is only because it increases the supply of feel-good' hormones endorphins and lessens the level of the stress hormone cortisol, which leads to measurable growth in an individual's ability to tolerate pain.

Most participants in Greene's Atlanta session reported feeling energized and happy. "It lifted my spirits in ways I hadn't anticipated," said student David Randolph, a radiation oncologist. "It felt very good to connect with these people that I hadn't ever met before," he added.

Others also have undergone a similar positive impact and felt that laughter can be a bonding experience one of family or co-workers, friends, or strangers. Laughter is a universal language that genuinely unifies and connects people.

An inspiring story of Khevin Barnes, a cancer survivor, who used laughter as a partner and a therapy for cancer for his health and healing.

Khevin Barnes was first introduced to the concept of deep breathing through laughter ten years ago before he was diagnosed with male breast cancer.

"I learned that breathing if utilized properly was the gateway to good health."

The simple act of laughter has a significant impact on not just our body, but also on our mood and emotional state. The majority of us have shallow breaths, occupying just the top area of our lungs and chest. Laughter actually forces us to breathe correctly.

A couple of minutes of laughing every day allows you to deal with difficulties, even cancer. Though it doesn't cure, it has been demonstrated to lower stress hormones while still increasing endorphins in our bodies.

About the Author

Chaitanya is an experienced yoga teacher in ashtanga vinyasa yoga, hatha yoga & laughter yoga. He is leading yoga teacher training, laughter Yoga Training all across the globe.

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