LIGHTEN UP YOUR LIFE WITH LAUGHTER YOGA

CNN - The Founder of Laughter Yoga

About Mary Pat O'Rourke Mary Pat has been involved in healing arts for thirty-six years. In that time she has conducted and assisted at many different body-mind workshops throughout the world. After extensive training in Canada and the U.S., and studying with both Dr. Madan Kataria, from India and Sebastian Gendry, the head of the American School of Laughter Yoga, Mary Pat is now offering workshops that she feels really gives you the tools necessary to enhance your life permanently.

What is Laughter Yoga? "Laughter Yoga is non-political, non religious, non-racial, non- threatening, non-competitive. It comes with no strings attached. There are no jokes or comedy, therefore there is no judging. No mind = no ego, no room for conflict or power struggle. Laughter is a universal language that transcends all barriers: language, age, gender, social or racial background. It improves inter-personal relationships and enhances communication. It interrupts the power struggle and breaks down the instinctive barriers between people. At a deeper level it proves that pain can be overcome and also that we can all live at peace together no matter what. It teaches you to make happiness a choice and not a consequence." - Sebastian Gendry, American School of Laughter Yoga

Clapping & Acknowledging Clapping Rationale  Open the meridian lines in the body Acknowledging  The Very Good, Very Good Acknowledgement Cheer

Laughter Yoga Exercises Aloha Exercise  Hands up in the air, inhale and laugh down  Feet planted to the earth  Head aligned to the sky Shaking Hands Exercise  Move in a circle, shaking hands and making eye contact

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 2 Namaste Exercise  Hands together, moving, make eye contact 3 Deep Breathing Exercises  Breathe deeply from your stomach. Place your hands on your belly.

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 3 Argument Exercise  Point your finger, express anger and laugh Guru Exercise  One hand over your head, say, "I learn from my mistakes...." and laugh

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 4 Support Exercise  One person leans into the other person while being support while both parties are laughing 3 Deep Breathing Exercises  Breathe deeply from your stomach. Place your hands on your belly.

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 5 Buzz Words Exercise  People pick different buzz words while moving in a circle laughing  RIF, downsizing, rightsizing, etc. Crying Exercise  Emotion down, laugh up

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 6 Positive / Electric Bolts Exercise  Pretend there are 50,000 bolts of energy going through your hand when you touch another person's hand 3 Deep Breathing Exercises  Breathe deeply from your stomach. Place your hands on your belly.

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 7 Buddha Belly Exercise  Hold your belly and laugh and smile like a Buddha while moving around Thymus Thump  When you are getting sick, beef up your immune system to increase your good antibodies.  Tap below your throat with both hands.

Laughter Yoga Exercises - 8 Jackpot Exercise  Pretend you just won 89 million dollars and laugh with joy Heart to Heart Exercise  Encircle each person and hug them to your heart

Form a Circle 3 Affirmations  We are the healthiest people in the world  We are the happiest people in the world  We love everyone in the world Palms Together Holding Hands  Close the circle and send the energy out Very Good, Very Good, Very Good

Bring Laughter Yoga to Your Workplace Mini Workshops Mary Pat will come to your location and work with individuals and groups to share the benefits of laughter yoga. The mini workshop will last about 1 hour. Create a healthier and happier life by learning the simple art of laughter yoga. 2 Day Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training Mary Pat, a certified laughter yoga teacher, offers a two day laughter yoga workshop. Her two day workshop gives you the knowledge and training necessary to become a certified laughter yoga leader.