Laugh Pact List: February 27, 2020
Hello! Welcome to the Laugh Pact List!
This list is a weekly curation of Laughter Yoga news that includes articles, videos, and happenings. You can find it here every Thursday, or you can sign up to have it sent to you through email.
Ready for the goods? 😄
Educational Video
Delightful video by Laughter Yoga Atlanta demonstrating LY with Seniors:
Articles
- This article on The National was shared by Dr. Madan Kataria.
- Here’s an excellent write-up about Lisa Berman’s Laughter Yoga class in NYC.
- HelpGuide shared this in-depth post about the benefits of laughter.
Sessions
- 7 Minute Quick Session with Laughter Yoga Together.
- 25 Minute Laughter Wellness Session with Bianca Spears.
- 47 Minute Chair Laughter Yoga with Robert Rivest (not new, but soooooo good!):
Podcast
Here is an exciting find… Linda Leclerc, founder of the Canadian School of Laughter Yoga and of the HAHA Sisterhood, has created this podcast series called “The JOY Element!” It’s on YouTube, but this link makes it super-convenient to check out the whole series on Spreaker (a podcast site).
Events
- Laughter Yoga 25 Years World Conference on a Cruise: November 1-5, 2020
- East Coast Laughter Yoga Celebration on April 25, 2020 – Get the Early Bird Special through March 1st!
Do you have something awesome to share on the next Laugh Pact List? Please reach out! 🙌🏼
Have a wonderful day and LAUGH ON!
😄 Kara
New Laughter Yoga Song: Whole Heart Here
Hello! I’m so excited to share this sing-along music with you! “Whole Heart Here” is a new Laughter Yoga song that can be used to add some extra fun to your Laughter Yoga alone practice or your local Laughter Club group.
It is available EVERYWHERE! Annnnnnd… you can download the song for FREE & get the bonus lyric sheet when you sign-up for the Laugh Pact List. I really hope you enjoy the song! What do you think… should I make more?
Laugh Pact List: February 20, 2020
Hello! Welcome to the first Laugh Pact List!
This list is a weekly curation of Laughter Yoga news that includes articles, videos, and happenings. You can find it here every Thursday, or you can sign up to have it sent to you through email.
Perhaps you’re wondering WHY I’m compiling this weekly list? The mission of Laughter Yoga Together is to make Laughter Yoga alone EASY and FUN. That’s why I make session videos that you can do at home and sing-alone songs that you can enjoy alone or do with your Laughter Club. (Psssssst… The first song will be released on Tuesday, February 25th! However, when you sign up for the Laugh Pact List, you can be among the first to hear it and download it for free right now!)
To keep myself updated and inspired, I search the web, social media, and YouTube for the latest Laughter Yoga news. So I thought to myself, why not share links to the awesomeness I find? This also happens to fit in swimmingly to help folks keep the Laugh Pact.
And so… without further ado… I present to you… the Laugh Pact List!
Educational Videos
- Mayo Clinic outlines the “surprising health benefits of laughter.” Of course, us Laughter Yogis aren’t surprised one bit! https://youtu.be/uqGnsTK41-o
- Here’s a positive and well-produced segment promoting a Laughter Club in Toowoomba Region, Australia. https://youtu.be/28UKvRlkK54
- Pete Cann does a great Laughter Yoga demo on live radio in Bristol. https://youtu.be/wYLyGfxs6Q8
- Watch Lotte Mikkelsen present Laughter Yoga in this wonderful video for Oxford University Press:
Articles
- Fox News in Duluth, Minnesota covered a Laughter Yoga club led by Sue Brewer & Jessica Neiding.
- Fitbit is promoting laughter as the “best medicine!” Get those steps… through Laughter Yoga!
- Yoga Journal presents a nice outline for breath-work that includes laughter. If you need a relaxing moment, give it a go.
- Straight-forward breathing exercises to help reduce stress.
Session Videos
- 5 Minute Positive Affirmations and Laughter Yoga with Brittany Harrison
- 15 Minute Full Session with Laughter Yoga Together: Gradient Rain
- 24 Minute Laughter Yoga & Qigong Session with Robert Rivest:
Events
- Laughter Yoga 25 Years World Conference on a Cruise — November 1-5, 2020
- East Coast Laughter Yoga Celebration on April 25, 2020 – Watch the Message from Dr. Madan Kataria:
Do you have something awesome to share on the next Laugh Pact List? Please reach out! 🙌🏼
Take care and LAUGH ON!
😄 Kara
Quick Laughter Yoga Session: 7 Minutes Gradient Rain
Hello! Are you ready to let your laughter fall like rain? Feel the downpour of ENERGY? Shower the world with laughter? Sprinkle JOY everywhere you go? This 7 minute Quick Laughter Yoga Session: Gradient Rain will make it EASY to get your dose of laughter!
Do you prefer step by step instructions? Here’s the video that matches, but includes the classic instructional format. Take care and LAUGH ON!
Laughter Yoga Session: 15 Minutes Gradient Rain
Hello! Have you done your Laughter Yoga today? Here’s a full and complete Laughter Yoga session to make it EASY! Please join me and we’ll make the world more joyful together… one belly laugh at a time.
Have a wonderful day and LAUGH ON!
New Laughter Yoga Exercises: Whole Heart Here & You are Good
Sooooo… what does a xylophone have to do with Laughter Yoga?!? It’s a great tool to introduce NEW Laughter Yoga exercises!
In this demonstration video, I’ll show you how to do “You are Good! I am Good! We are Good! YEAH!” and “Whole Heart Here.” If you enjoy them, please use them at your Laughter Club or when doing Laughter Yoga Alone!
If you would like to do a Laughter Yoga Session with these exercises now, here are the links: Full Session / Quick Session (No Instructions)
Do you have an new exercise that needs a demonstration video? I can make one (giving you credit, of course) and we can share it with the community! Laugh on!
Quick Laughter Yoga Session: 8 Minutes Laugh for No Reason
Hello! Are you ready for an energy boost? This QUICK Laughter Yoga Session should do the trick! 8 minutes of laughing, breathing, and moving will get you focused and ready to seize the day!
Do you prefer step by step instructions? Here’s the video that matches, but includes the classic instructional format.
And hey, please comment here or on YouTube and let me know what you think. I want these videos to be what YOU need! Have a wonderful day and LAUGH ON!
Laughter Yoga Session: 14 Minutes Laugh for No Reason
Hello! I’m thrilled to present the very first Laughter Yoga Together Session: Laugh for No Reason! Please take it for a spin and let me know what you think! I am COMPLETELY open to ideas and suggestions. Just drop me a comment here or on YouTube.Laughter Yoga Together YouTube Channel
Laughter Yoga Together has a YouTube channel! Here’s the little channel trailer I made to introduce it.
I’ve got a lot of videos in the works. I’ll be sharing full Laughter Yoga sessions, quick sessions, and educational videos. You’ll also find my favorite videos by other Laughter Professionals in curated playlists. I aim to make the LYT YouTube channel a one-stop spot for everyone who wants to learn about and participate in Laughter Yoga online. So hey, please subscribe and definitely comment when you have ideas and suggestions.
p.s. If you’re a Laughter Professional with an awesome video that I should highlight, please reach out and let me know!
Read This: Laughter Yoga by Dr. Madan Kataria
If you’re interested in learning more about laughter yoga and/or filling in any gaps in your understanding of the practice, pick up a copy of Dr. Madan Kataria’s book titled “Laughter Yoga: Daily Laughter Practices for Health and Happiness.” It was written by the founder of Laughter Yoga and it serves as an incredible reference book that answers all the basic questions (who, what, when, where, why).
“When you laugh, you change, and when you change, the world changes.” ~Dr. Madan Kataria.
You’ll learn the origin story, the concept and philosophy, how to do Laughter Yoga in a group and even alone, the many health benefits, and all of the places it can be applied. The way Dr. Kataria writes is very approachable. It makes the book a quick and highly enjoyable read. I find myself revisiting sections of “Laughter Yoga” frequently.
