Laugh For No Reason?

Absolutely! You don't need a reason to laugh. Your brain can't tell the difference between 'fake' and 'real' laughter. If laughter is the "best medicine" and I believe it is, along with scientist, researcher and thousands of people who practice laughing for no reason, than why not start laughing for no reason right now?

Laughter Yoga combines playful, empowering and tension-releasing laughter with with simple yogic breathing exercises. You don't need a sense of humor, jokes or comedy to laugh using Laughter Yoga. As an exercise, Laughter Yoga is used as a tool to relax, energize and to become more confident and positive. Because laughter is contagious simulated laughter turns into 'real' laughter and in-turn joyful. The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on a scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between 'fake' and real laughter. You will experience the same physiological and psychological benefits.

Laughter Yoga has many benefits beside the joy of laughter. It strengthens the immune system, combats negative effects of stress, and is a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety. It alleviates high blood pressure and asthma and increases tolerance to pain. In addition, it improves sense of humor, self confidence and communications skills. Laugh as a way to improve health, increase well- being, and promote more peace, tranquility and understanding in the world.

Want to start stressing-less, enjoying more, get healthier and increase your level of happiness? Come laugh with me for no reason. I offer a variety of Laughter Yoga Workshops for the work-place, schools, colleges and private organizations.

Warning: Do Not Overload

I read "Warning: Do Not Overload" every time I get into our apartment building's elevator. I must have read it hundreds of times over the nine years that I've lived in the building. Yesterday, for some reason the statement took on a different meaning. It reminded that we usually take on more than we can handle. Warning: Do Not Overload the Mind and Body is a good mantra for today's over anxious and over achieving world of ours.


When we overload mentally and physically we pay a price, usually in the form of illness. A cold develops and then lingers. Heartburn, headaches, sleeplessness and other symptoms of overload come unwanted. When the mind is upset, so too becomes the body and vice-versa. Make sure to stress-less by saying "no" whenever you can. Delegate responsibilities and tasks to others. Ask for help. The goal should be interdependence not independence.

Don't tempt the elevator's weight capacity. It might just crash from being overloaded.