Laughter Yoga

We are well aware of the physical and mental health benefits of

a hearty laugh and a sense of humor. We also know that while sometimes challenging and difficult, yoga offers multiple health benefits. But laughter yoga?

Hasyayoga, laughter yoga, is a unique exercise program. It is comprised of three elements — playfulness and laughter, mindfulness meditation and yoga breathing exercises. Madan Kataria M.D., a family physician from India, created this practice in 1995 and it has grown in popularity around the world. Dr. Kataria, his wife and three of their friends started this as a laughter social club in a local park and the movement grew to 40 basic exercises that foster laughter for laughter’s sake. It is a form of exercise that uses gentle movement, breathing, laughing and playful acti