Laughing Yoga

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Laughing Yoga or Hasya Yoga

Photo by: Mark Adriane @markadriane

Photo by: Mark Adriane @markadriane

Gelotology, is the study of humor and laughter and its effects on the body. (Dictionary.com)

Benefits of Laughter

  • Reduces stress hormones

  • Stimulates immune system

  • Increases circulation

  • Invigorates the brain

  • May prevent heart disease

3 Types of Laughing Yoga

  1. Humming Laughter - Keep your mouth closed and laugh with a “hum.”

  2. Silent Laughter - Make a laughing face without making a sound and either look at yourself in the mirror or at someone else and make funny faces.

  3. Gradient Laughter - Start with a smile, then a giggle and allow it to build gradually into a full belly laugh. Then slow the laughter and bring it back to a smile.