Laughter Yoga Therapy for Group Stress Management

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Laughter Yoga Therapy for Group Stress Management Dr. Siddharth Ashvin Shah Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Trained with Founder Dr. Madan Kataria in 7-day course based in India

Celebrating Life and People through Laughter We are wired to LAUGH!

Laughter Benefits Boosts morale and motivates groups, teams, and families Reduces tension, frustration, anger, and burnout Helps people build resilience in the face of change

Laughter Benefits Combats depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders Strengthens the immune system Stimulates creative problem solving

Laughter Benefits Keeps everyday hassles and problems in perspective Sustains positive attitudes on the job and at home

Laughter is Timeless

Laughter Yoga Magic

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

What is Laughter Yoga? Dr. and Mrs. Kataria innovated 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

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)

“Laughter is a tranquilizer with no side effects.” - Arnold Glasow

Relative Contraindications Acute illness Within 3 months of surgery Internal bleeding Severe heart disease (mild angina OK) Severe back pain

Relative Contraindications Severe hernia Psychiatric condition involving dissociation or paranoia Unstable Seizure d/o, Coughing problems, Urinary incontinence

Why Laughter Yoga? Laughter yoga is based on a simple truth that all children know: laughter makes you feel better

Laughter Yoga Activities Cultivating your Inner Smile Milkshake Cell Phone Electric Laughter Laugh at Yourself (pictured here)

More Laughter Activities The Lawnmower Jackpot Swing Going Crazy 4-way Laughter Lion (pictured here)

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 drshah@greenleaf-is.com For videos on Dr. Shah’s sessions: http://laughtertherapy.wordpress.com