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History of Laughter Yoga PDF Print E-mail

In March 1995, Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor in Mumbai, India, decided to write an article called ‘Laughter - The Best Medicine’ for a medical journal. Through his research he discovered a large number of modern scientific studies that described in great length the many proven benefits of laughter on the human mind and body. In particular, Dr. Kataria was impressed by Norman Cousins' book ‘Anatomy of an Illness’ and the research done by Dr. Lee Berk.

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Health benefits of Laughter Yoga PDF Print E-mail

Stress is the world’s #1 killer. It’s the root cause of most illnesses. Laughter Yoga helps unwind the negative effects of stress on the body and mind. Physical stress, mental stress and emotional stress can be broken down simultaneously.

Laughter Yoga helps:

•    Relax muscles tension
•    Increase blood circulation ( more oxygen to the body)
•    Strengthen immune system
•    Change breathing pattern by learning deep breathing from diaphragm
•    Unblock negative emotions that are suppressed and turn into disease
•    Shift negative thoughts and building positive emotions.

Laughter Yoga is like aerobic exercise. It’s a FUN & EASY way to stay healthy!

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Laughter Yoga and Cancer PDF Print E-mail

Cancer is the second most common killer after heart disease today. The number of people suffering from cancer is rising constantly. The most common cause of cancer is stress. Extreme physical, mental and emotional stress weakens our immune system.

A weak immune system is a major causative factor in the development of cancer. Scientific studies have proved that hearty laughter has a powerful and immediate strengthening effect on our immune system.

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Media Coverage


Laughter Yoga is in over 60 countries worldwide. This new concept has been widely covered by prestigious publications like TIME Magazine, National Geographic, and the Wall Street Journal and featured on CNN, BBC, and the Oprah Winfrey Show.

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Laughter Yoga Cyprus is officially affiliated with Dr. Kataria’s School of Laughter Yoga


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