laughter yoga therapy for group stress management
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Laughter Yoga Therapy for Group Stress Management
Dr. Siddharth Ashvin ShahCertified Laughter Yoga TeacherTrained with Founder Dr. Madan Kataria in 7-day course based in India
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Celebrating Life and People through Laughter
We are wired to LAUGH!
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Laughter Benefits
1. Boosts morale and motivates groups, teams, and families
2. Reduces tension, frustration, anger, and burnout
3. Helps people build resilience in the face of change
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Laughter Benefits
4. Combats depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders
5. Strengthens the immune system
6. Stimulates creative problem solving
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Laughter Benefits
7. Keeps everyday hassles and problems in perspective
8. Sustains positive attitudes on the job and at home
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Laughter is Timeless
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Laughter Yoga Magic
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What is Laughter Yoga?
A typical laughter session is a blend of deep breathing, stretching and stimulating laughter through unique exercises. Works for ages 5-105
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What is Laughter Yoga?
Dr. and Mrs. Katariainnovated it in 1995 Group laughter produces a unique physiological balance in our bodies by connecting body, mind and spirit. It takes no special clothes or yoga mats
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Media covering Laughter Yoga
CNN (11.26.06)Associated Press (11.30.06)Good Morning America (12.4.06)National Public Radio (12.8.06)ABC - Channel 7 (3.5.07)Oprah (4.11.07)
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“Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.” - Arnold Glasow
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Relative Contraindications
Acute illnessWithin 3 months of surgeryInternal bleedingSevere heart disease (mild angina OK)Severe back pain
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Relative Contraindications
Severe herniaPsychiatric condition involving dissociation or paranoiaUnstable Seizure d/o, Coughing problems, Urinary incontinence
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Why Laughter Yoga?
Laughter yoga is based on a simple truth that all children know: laughter makes you feel better
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Laughter Yoga Activities
Cultivating your Inner Smile MilkshakeCell PhoneElectric LaughterLaugh at Yourself (pictured here)
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More Laughter Activities
The LawnmowerJackpotSwingGoing Crazy4-way LaughterLion (pictured here)
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Getting Laughter for your clients and into your workplace
Siddharth Ashvin Shah, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Director, Greenleaf Integrative Strategies
Mobile: (917) 405-3316 [email protected]
For videos on Dr. Shah’s sessions: http://laughtertherapy.wordpress.com