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LAUGHTER YOGA aka HASYA YOGA is a exercise practice involving voluntary laughter with yogic breathing (Pranayama yoga). Laughter Yoga is based on the belief that free laughter provides the same physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter, without the use of jokes or comedy.
Where did it originate?
In 1995, Laughter Yoga was started by cardiologist DR. MADAN KATARIA with his wife, yoga instructor, MADHURI KATARIA of INDIA. In the early morning they first gathered with a group of 5 people in a community park in Mumbai. Dr. Kataria writes about his unique method of wellness in his 2002 book LAUGH FOR NO REASON.
Laughter Yoga is now practiced in Laughter Yoga Clubs and meetups, in over 100 countries - with school children to seniors, government, health, education, social and corporate employees as a highly creative way to eliminate stress and break down superficial barriers.
Laughter Yoga has no religious or political practices or affiliations.
So what happens?
Laughter Yoga is done in small to large groups, with eye contact, movement and playfulness between participants. Creative laughter soon turns into real and contagious laughter.
Laughter Yoga sessions start with gentle warm-up techniques which include stretching, chanting (Ha-Ha Ho-Ho-Ho) clapping and body movement. Once comfortable in a happy sharing space, all participants are allowed to create their own style of laughter and improvise on the exercises. The session may finish with "Mindful Awareness Meditation" which often leads to a healthy emotional catharsis and also a feeling of release and joyfulness that can last for days.
ONI (Oh-nee) is available to guide participants on an on-going weekly or a one time experience in 60 minute sessions. See the video's below on the benefits for Corporate, Youth & Seniors.
A LOL4REAL! Laughter Yoga program with Oni will bring on a natural state of joyful wellness you will never forget. In 2017 Oni Lasana was certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader in the Dr. Kataria Method. Having lead sessions at senior centers, corporate retreats and in her youth storytelling programs.. Oni enjoys leading and sharing the JOY of LAUGHTER YOGA - for POSITIVE INTERACTION, UNIVERSAL and PERSONAL WELLNESS.
~ ! ENJOY LAUGHTER YOGA EXPERIENCES ! ~
Laughter Yoga USA Flash Newsletter Spring 2024
LOL 4 Real! on the beautiful island of Tobago, p. 11 & 12
"Laughter is a form of internal jogging. It moves your internal organs around. It enhances respiration. It is the igniter of great expectations." NORMAN COUSINS, author of ANATOMY OF AN ILLNESS, a real life experience on the healing power of laughter.
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Stress Relief, Resilience & Well-Being
Weekly Laughter Yoga Monday Meetup
Let us laugh away the blues & stress!
We all deserve a break from everyday mess.
But only if you allow Oni to guide your students, family or community on the benefits of Laughter Yoga!
Imagination, creativity & laughter reigns with a LOL4Real session.
The latest on Laughter Yoga in the classroom and around the world!
This special edition of TIME magazine's exams the benefits of laughter.
How it all started and the benefit of Laughter Yoga worldwide!
"Thank you so much for leading us in Laughter Yoga at the retreat. I received many compliments on the session and so many people commented that they have not laughed that hard in a long time. Thanks for all that you both do."...Heidi C.
Chester County Department of Aging Employee's Retreat June 2018.
In 2019 Oni guided an inter-generational group of school students and senior residents in West Chester, Pennsylvania
"This should be a Dale Carnegie course, I'll be coming back next week." ...Bob M.
Coatesville Senior Center
"It was a cloudy day but this program brought the sunshine".....Barbara M.
Coatesville Senior Center
Scroll down to read all about LOL4Real at the CASC in Oni's diary below.
October 2018 - Free Library of Philadelphia sponsored Keepers Of The Culture's 22nd Annual Family Day Storytelling production of "Ain't It Funny" - As the Creative Director, Oni Lasana opened with a brief sample of Laughter Yoga.
Teshya's LOL 4 REAL! Experience
at a primary school in Tobago,
(sister island to Trinidad)
January 2018
Dr. Madan Kataria TEDx talk on his brilliant idea!
We warmed up with LOL4REAL! at a after school storytelling session at Tobago Library Services. After a stand up introductory segment, we cooled down with a sit down version of "copy cat" Laughter Yoga.Very good, very good, yeah!
Laughter Yoga is a unique wellness session for the young & young at heart!
"Video games, television and the internet have taken over the free and interactive play. High tech communication skills have eroded the fun of laughing at simple things"
Dr. Madan Kararia
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