How I Found Laughter Yoga
I discovered Laughter Yoga while on a medically necessary break from my work as a retail manger. For over five years, I had suffered from plantar fasciitis. Eventually, my condition went from a morning annoyance of foot pain to constant, daily chronic foot pain. After a year of daily suffering, I had tried every option recommended by multiple doctors and online resources, except surgery or prolonged rest completely off of my feet. And so, I finally took 5 weeks off from work to see if I could significantly progress my healing. With this influx of time, I decided to explore mindfulness to help with my always looming anxiety and depression. This led me to an inspiring book called “Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion” by Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D. And in this book, Laughter Yoga was part of a list of recommended activities to engage in playfulness. I explored Laughter Yoga online, participated in a couple videos, and I was hooked.
Why I Am Drawn to Laughter Yoga
Why I Am Drawn to Laughter Yoga
I originally heard about Laughter Yoga in a wonderful book about mindfulness. It is part of a list of activities that are suggested to add playfulness into your life. The idea of Laughter Yoga was intriguing, so I searched online, watched a few videos, and I was hooked.
The immediate thing that drew me in is how Laughter Yoga is inclusive of all physical abilities and ages. I could do it in my chair while healing from plantar fasciitis! The amazing side effect that I experienced is that the endorphins Laughter Yoga produced helped offer relief from my anxiety and depression.
I’m collecting awesome Laughter Yoga videos that I try out from YouTube. Check out this playlist of my favorites and try Laughter Yoga now! While you’re there, please subscribe to my YouTube channel. I’ll be making my own Laughter Yoga videos soon.
