Thursday, May 30, 2013

Laughter Yoga at Everett Community College



Brought some laughs to Everett Community College at their annual Passport to Culture event.  My contribution:  Laughter Yoga from India.  Most were willing, some were tentative, most all of them were great young people willing to experiment with “unconditional laughter”.  Thank you Elke for the invitation!

Monday, May 27, 2013

Crusty Guys



We remember that which evokes strong feelings.  I remember all those who made me laugh hearty when I was young.

Today fond memories arose of those crusty old guys (old as a relative term) I knew when I was a teenager and young adult.  They worked at the gas station I frequented annually to get my car inspected.

The scenario:  As I slowly cruised in their lot, they would come to a faux dramatic halt, motion a faux dramatic Catholic sign-of-the-cross, and roll their eyes before waving me in.  It made me howl every time.  I loved those guys!

We remember those who helped us to laugh!  At least I have.  With great fondness.

Photo:  Stock.xchnge

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Tina's words


What a WILD bunch last week at the Laughter Club!!!  Keep it up everyone and hope to see you all again soon!

Tina’s words: “Teresa’s relaxed style put me at ease and brought out some DEEP laughter and helped my light to shine a bit brighter.”   Thank you Tina!

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Laugher's High



Check out this video – Hooked on a Feeling! 

Laughter creates the same “high” as addictive drugs.  Addictive substances cause rushes of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens sections of the brain.   Fits of laughter do the same.  Obviously with no horrific side effects.  Instead it’s a “healthy high”.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Smile


"Don't cry because it's over - Smile because it happened!"

Photo:  Stock.xchnge

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Class at BU



Class at Bastyr is over – I’m sad – such a great group.  Some comments shared last class:  “I experienced a whole transformation.”  “This laughter’s been a life saver.”  “I came to class last week very down, didn’t even want to come, left completely uplifted.”  “My whole digestive system is better.”  (never heard that one before – but know the reasons for it – makes sense).

I will miss you all – hope to see some of you at Phinney!

Here’s Danette  -  champion laugher!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Play!


“The essence of Laughter Yoga – learn to play like children.  If you learn to play, you don’t have to laugh, it will flow out of your whole being effortlessly.”  Dr. Madan Kataria

Photo:  Laughter Yoga International

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

World Laughter Day!


World Laughter Day in Mexico!

Monday, May 6, 2013

World Laughter Day!


It was World Laughter Day around the globe yesterday!  Here's a photo from one in Japan!

Friday, May 3, 2013

New Website at Laughter Yoga International



Laughter Yoga International has a new website! 
Check it out: