1. Laughter Yoga
Ellen Snoeyenbos, Director, West Bridgewater,
Jessica Lamarre, Head of Children’s, Duxbury,

2. What is Laughter Yoga?
Combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing.
*Laughter is a universal language
*Helps to see others laugh
*Can be done alone or in a group
*Anyone can do it!
Tip
Fake it till you make it
The body cannot distinguish between real and fake laughter.
The benefits are the same!

3. History https://laughteryoga.org/ Dr Madan Kataria The Laughter Guru
Dr Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India popularly known as the ‘Guru of Giggling’ (London Times), is the founder of Laughter Yoga Clubs movement started in Started with just five people in a public park in Mumbai in 1995, it has grown into a worldwide movement of more than 6000 Laughter Yoga clubs in over 60 countries.

4. A rich network of emotional connections is one of the most powerful factors in happiness.
Tip
Laughter yoga is about developing joy, becoming more emotionally sensitive, developing feelings of caring and sharing, and improving mental attitude.

5. Laugh for the Health of It
Good Mood and More Laughter
Healthy Exercise to Beat Stress
Health Benefits: reduces the blood pressure, increases oxygen, releases endorphins and serotonin, and strengthens the immune system.
Quality of Life: Laughter is a positive energy which helps people to connect with other people quickly and improves relationships. If you laugh more, you will attract many friends.
Positive Attitude in Challenging Times : Everyone can laugh when life is good, but how does one laugh when faced with challenges? Laughter helps to create a positive mental state to deal with negative situations and negative people. It gives hope and optimism to cope with difficult times.

6. What people are saying
Depression, anxiety, and chronic stress related diseases report more positive state of mind.
Emotional pain, bitterness and hatred found release through cathartic effects of laughter.
Chronic pain, migraines, headaches, and asthma are less frequent.

7. Our Experiences Seniors Girl Scouts Special Needs Nursing Homes
Our experiences doing Laughter Yoga with:
Seniors
Girl Scouts
Special Needs
Nursing Homes
Storytime Transitions

8. Our Framework Warm Ups Segments Cool Down 20-30 minutes
Combination of seating and standing depending on your audience
Warm Ups
Segments
Cool Down

9. Call: What time is it? Response: IT’S TIME TO LAUGH! Tip
Don’t talk too much. LY is about doing and experiencing.
Response: IT’S TIME TO LAUGH!

10. Sample Set List Happy things to laugh about: Scratch ticket Opening:
Someone ahead of you in line bought your coffee
You got a compliment from someone you didn’t expect
You wake up in a great mood
You are surprised to find your bank gave you an unexpected credit
You just received frequent flyer miles
Annoying things to laugh about:
Traffic on Route 106
Someone cut in front of you in line
Traffic is speeding down your once quiet street
The sale price is no longer in effect
You can’t find your car in the huge parking lot
Your zipper on your favorite pants broke
Songs:
Take me out to the ball game
Row, row, row your boat – on the Town River
ABCD- EFG…tune (laughing)
Frere Jacques
William Tell Overture
Seasonal:
Rake away the leaves… reveal new growth!
Sit outside in the sun… soak up the rays
Gratitude laugh
Very good, very good, yeay!
Final Challenge:
2 minute laugh (build up, go down)
Cool Down:
Ellen: “#5 Conscious Breathing” Be Laughter CD, Laura Gentry or “What a Wonderful World” Louis Armstrong
Jessica: “I’ve Got so Much to Give” by Laurie Berkner”
Opening:
Breathing & Stretching exercises (Angry Cat/Happy Cat)
Close your eyes. (Opening words)
Smile to yourself. Become aware.
Giggle. Open your eyes and make eye contact!
Aloha Laugh (3x)
Very good, very good, yeay!
Start off:
Shake out your hands with laughter.
Mental Floss
Laughter Cream all over your body
Sneeze Laugh
Vowel Laughter (a,e,i,o,u)
Animal Laugh
Argument Laughter
Electric Shock
Hot Potato Laugh
Milk Shake Laugh
Ho, ho, ha,ha,ha
Evil laugh
Goofy Laugh
Peek-a-boo laugh
Ear wiggle laugh
Teeth wired shut laugh
Laughter soup
Library laugh (quiet, then bursting forth)
Embarrassed laugh
Credit card laugh
Roller Coaster laugh
Waiting in line
Stand Up:
Bumper cars
Jack in the Box
Rollercoaster
Promenade: Car Wash, Dancing Queen
Very good, very good, yeay!

11. Our Resources Websites Media Laughter Yoga University Robert Rivest
Laughing Laura
Media
Laughology DVD
Laugh Blasters CD
Laugh app
40 Laughter Exercises Robert Rivest
Laughter Phone
Laura Gentry Laugh CDs

12. Our Resources (cont.) Local clubs Leader Trainings Articles & Books
Clare Godwin- Falmouth
Meetup.com Groups
Let’s Laugh Today- Franklin & Sharon
Westford Laughs
Leader Trainings
Robert Rivest
Articles & Books
Why You Should Be Laughing More
Spontaneous Happiness by Dr. Andrew Wiel