Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. – Lord Byron
Laughter and smiles result from happiness, but did you know that laughter can also lead to happiness?
Yes, laughter is a phenomenon that boosts our overall mood and wellness. It comes with several benefits. Taking these benefits into account, laughter yoga came into existence.
Laughter yoga is a form of yoga that combines deep breathing exercises and simulated laughter to promote physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
In this podcast, laughter therapist Dr. Harish Rawat talks about laughter yoga and how it works. He further discusses the various benefits associated with laughter yoga.
About the Author
Dr. Harish Rawat is an international Laughter Yoga Guru and the founder of Lot of Laughter Yoga Foundation in India. He engages in conducting laughter wellness sessions in different sections of society including school, colleges, corporate, slums, defence, societies and even prison. More than 65k people benefitted from his sessions.
Connect with him on LinkedIn.
Show Notes
(00:48) Tell us about your wellness journey and achievements.
(04:12) What is laughter yoga? What is the science behind it?
(06:40) Can you highlight the benefits of laughter yoga?
(08:24) Is it similar to laughter therapy? If no, then what is the difference between the two?
(10:05) How to do laughter yoga? Mention the steps.
(18:05) Can organizations incorporate laughter yoga into their wellness programs? If yes, how?
(21:01) Would you like to share any other suggestions with our listeners?
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