"Hundreds of languages, a smile speaks them all"

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.

"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.