Once upon a time...

There was a little girl named Elina. She was born in Montreal, Canada, on a cold but sunny winter’s day. Little Elina enjoyed her days in school, growing up laughing and playing with friends from all different parts of the world. One morning, when she was all grown up, her grandparents called from Cyprus. They asked Elina to visit as they missed her very much. “What a wonderful idea” she said. She packed her bags and went to her native country, Cyprus,to visit her family.

During this time, Elina had met her prince charming and got married. She was blessed with two children and dedicated many years to being a hands-on mom. As well as devoting herself and energy to being a loving mother, she also spent time working with local charities. Elina was very active in animal rescue and also reached out to many families who needed her help. But something was missing…

Elina had always felt a strong need to help people feel better. She was often called upon to lend a hand to the sick or to sad people who would look to her for advice. This is why she started researching and participating in many alternative therapies, searching for new ways to improve health and well-being. Elina really enjoyed learning and experiencing the great benefits of therapies such as aroma therapy, EFT, Hypnosis, Rebirthing and many more. These many experiences led her to a better understanding of life and energy. Through this spiritual path, Elina had become more grounded and open to life’s lessons. She now knew how to follow her heart in pursuit of unconditional joy.

A few years ago, Elina discovered a great passion for belly dancing. The movement, flow and feminine expression of this ancient art form has added tremendous joy in her life.

Finally, in summer 2009, Elina had ‘the experience of a lifetime’. A dear friend of hers told her about Laughter Yoga. “Hmmm…what is this all about” she thought. She googled Laughter Yoga and had fun watching so many people laughing. Months later, one sunny morning, Elina was in meditation after her Hatha yoga session. A profound vision had entered her mind. She saw herself in beautiful India! Later that day, that image and feeling just grew stronger and it did so every day that followed. Months went by, until she could no longer resist this calling, while images of Laughter played in her head. She called her dear friend, and told her all about it. With their bags packed and smiles on their faces, Elina and her friend, travelled to Bangalore, India. While not knowing what to expect, Elina had found herself in the most amazing experience. She joined Dr. Kataria’s School of Laughter Yoga and along with people from all over the world, became a Certified Teacher and Coach by the Creator himself.

During the workshop, Elina was taken by how she connected instantly to so many people from all different walks of life. Her new friends felt as she did. They were all in an atmosphere of selfless joy. Bangalore and its people greeted them like family. They were honoured whilst visiting many local Laughter Yoga Clubs and experienced an attitude of people connected as one! It was the most genuine feeling of peace and love she had ever felt. She knew at once that this profound experience had changed her life forever. She learned that to find the path to joy, one must be open to living life to the fullest. Elina is now also a trained Rebirther and is looking forward to the new and exciting goals she has set for the Mediterranean. She knows that the wonderful people she will meet will also enjoy all the great benefits that laughter and breath work will bring to all aspects of their lives...and of course,

... live happily ever after!