“How important is laughter in your life?” That question started my laughter yoga class
yesterday with a group of cancer survivors and caregivers. Research shows stress weakens our immune
systems, can cause body resistance to treatments, and disturbs the healing
process. Laughter is a positive
sensation that balances the chemical and hormones of the body. It triggers the release of endorphins; the
brains own painkiller and promotes an overall sense of well-being. Laughter yoga is group exercise for the
nervous and cardiovascular systems, and our spirits. It’s a mix of clapping, chants, laughter and
child playfulness. The good news is that
your body can’t differentiate between real and fake laughter, so the mantra in
laughter yoga class is “fake it till you make it”.
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