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Alliance of Information and Referral Systems 2016 Conference Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Laughter Yoga for Stress Busting

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Welcome from Lilli Land Mickey Hinds
Introductions
Reach out to audience –
Why are you here?
Any experience with LY?
Any expectations of the presentation?
What do you want LY to do for you?

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Who Can Laughter Yoga?
Anyone
Except… Persons with:
Recent abdominal or other surgery
A hernia
Uncontrolled high blood pressure
Persistent cough with breathlessness
Acute cough
Severe backache
See handout on contraindications

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What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughing with Intention
Laughing to Breath
Laughter as Exercise
Laughter without reliance on humor
Introductions
Reach out to audience –
Why are you here?
Any experience with LY?
Any expectations of the presentation?
What do you want LY to do for you?

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When/Where of Laughter Yoga?
When:
Feeling stressed?
Feeling blue?
Feeling pain?
Irritated?
Daily – laugh prophyactically
Where:
Home
Car
Work
LY Clubs
Introductions
Reach out to audience –
Why are you here?
Any experience with LY?
Any expectations of the presentation?
What do you want LY to do for you?

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Let’s Do Laughter Yoga
Perform a typical LY session:
General explanations:
LY was started in India by cardiologist Madan Kataria in 1995 –
LY combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing – purpose to increase oxygen to the body and brain
LY offers many health benefits:
Releases endorphins
Reduces Stress
Decreases blood pressure
Boosts immune system
Elevates mood
Increases oxygen in blood
Increases pain tolerance
LY is using SIMULATED laughter + eye contact + childlike (not childish) playfulness to create natural laughter
The body needs 20 minutes of continuous laughter to get the mental health benefits
Rules
No new pain
Limit talking
Sit or stand – your choice
Look at each other in the eyes

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Ha Ha Ho Ho Ho
Queenly Wave Laugher
Very Good Very Good YAY
Beauty Queen Laughter
Greeting Laughter
Silent Giggle
Aloha
Dr. Andrew Weil Deep Breathing Exercise
Electric Shock
Credit Card Bill
Affirmations
Lion Laughter
Ha/He/Hi/Ho/Hu

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How do you feel?
Calm?
Do your muscles feel looser?
Is any pain decreased?
Other immediate benefits?
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Add Laughter Yoga to Your Life:
LY alone (home, car, office)
LY Clubs for example in St. Louis
Thursday mornings 8 am MX Movies, 7th St. and Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63101
Find more:
LY by phone: (712) and Insert access code # to learn the times of calls check out:
LY Leader Trainings:
Mention contraindication handout and …..

10. LIFE Senior Services Supporting Seniors & Caregivers
Information and Referral for Seniors and Caregivers
Case and Care Management
Adult Day Health
PACE – Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly
Senior Centers
17 Independent Living Apartment Buildings
Community and Professional Education
Vintage Publications
Medicare and Tax Assistance Programs
Supporting Seniors &
Caregivers

11. LIFE Senior Services How to reach us:
Lilli Land, Independent Case Manager and I & R Supervisor
Mickey Hinds, Education Coordinator
LIFE Senior Services
5950 E 31st St
Tulsa OK 74135

12. Thank you!!!
Very Good YAY!!!!

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References:
Foley, E., Matheis, R., & Schaefer, C. (2002). Effect Of Forced Laughter On Mood. Psychological Reports, 90(1), doi: /pr
Mahvash, S., Mojtahed, A., Modabbernia, A., Mojtahed, M., Shafiabady, A., Delavar, A., & Honari, H. (2010). "Laughter Yoga versus Group Exercise Program in Elderly ... Retrieved May 18, 2016, from
Social Workers Are Laughing. (2014). Retrieved May 18, 2016, from
Strindberg, A., & Ridder, K. (2005). Seriously, laughter yoga wakes up endorphins. Retrieved May 18, 2016, from
Woodbury-Fariña, M. A., & Schwabe, M. M. (2015). Laughter Yoga: Benefits of Mixing Laughter and Yoga. Journal of Yoga & Physical Therapy J Yoga Phys Ther, 05(04). doi: /