Laughter Yoga Life Changing Experiences

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Kimmy O'Meara, Australia. "Laughter helped change my life by giving me back my life. It has given me a reason to be alive to help other people want to be alive, and to enjoy the life. I have a disease called Crest and I was given three years to live in year 2000. I took laughter very seriously it has given me a positive mental attitude and I am still alive after eight years and this is because I believe that I have changed is very challenging moments into life giving force like laughter."

Tanaz Bamboat, Indiana. "I am running a laughter club in Munster, Indiana. Laughter yoga has not only changed my life but it continues to make a difference to many people who come to my laughter club. Here is an inspiring story of a young man Jakob written by her mother: Dear Tanaz, I am writing to thank you for inviting me to your wonderful class! My son Jakob and I had a great time. It was so interesting to watch my son go from scared, nervous to relaxed and happy as your class progressed. He was so relaxed and joyful on the ride home. He was even singing and laughing while he took his shower. He normally doesn't do this. You had a very positive impact on my son. Thank you so much."

Alex Sternik, Israel. "I had a very difficult childhood and faced many traumas which had made me very neurotic, depressed, pessimistic and full of fears. I never had any laughter, joy or satisfaction and lived in the middle of violence. Besides, the army too contributed to my loneliness and low self esteem. Laughter Yoga has helped me change my personality from a complaining and self victimized person to someone who created his own reality and helped others to imbibe the power of laughter. I'm pleased and amazed to see how individuals become less negative and are more accepting of circumstances. Laughter really allowed me to become the master of my immune system and vital forces. So laugh your way through challenges and learn to look at life philosophically!" http://www.laughter.co.il

Nili Dor HaElla, Israel. "Laughter helped me through difficult times: My brother David and my sister-in-law recently died in a plane crash in the USA. After hearing the news of the accident my mother who is suffering with cancer had another setback. She developed a serious condition of pneumonia and septicemia and had to be rushed to hospital where she stayed for 3 weeks. My father flew alone to the USA for the funeral while I stayed home to look after my ailing mother. It all happened so suddenly that it was very hard for me to grasp whether it was all true or some nightmare. My body was in a state of shock. I had to remind myself to eat but I didn't really enjoy the food. I slept in bits and pieces, had nightmares, felt restlessness and my breathing was disturbed. Overall I was sad, depressed and felt helpless. Deciding to come back after several weeks to lead my laughter club was very difficult. At first I was afraid I would not be able to laugh. I then told myself that I would do my best even though I had to fake it until I make it. Dr. Kataria is so right when he says "don't worry if your mind can't laugh, just bring your body to laughter club and it will know what to do". So I did and brought my body and open-heart to the laughter club. I shared with the group what was going on with my life and thanked them for their love and support. That laughter session was the most powerful experience I have ever had in my life. I found the ability to tap into in inner resources I did not know I had at a time when I felt weak and powerless. My laughter club members were so loving caring and supportive that I still feel lucky to be surrounded by so much loving kindness." http://www.metaplim.co.il/dorhaella

Marlene Chertok, Missouri (Marlene is a breast cancer survivor who runs a laughter club in St. Louis, Missouri. She feels very gratified as more and more people join her club. Seeing their lives transform through laughter has changed her attitude and perspective towards life.). "My Laughter club keeps growing and drawing more and more people. It is very rewarding and gratifying to see the lives of these people change. There is a lovely elderly couple that comes to the club. The husband is suffering from Alzheimer’s and the wife takes good care of him. When she heard about the laughter club, she decided to bring him along as it would give them something to do together. Though most of the time he is confused and cannot keep track with the group, it is wonderful to see his wife help him learn. They both enjoy themselves and look forward to the weekly visits. I really love to see them laugh together; it is quite touching. Then there is a young family from Argentina who drive almost 45 minutes to come to the club every week. There are two boys, 5 and 7 and a visiting grandmother. She doesn't speak any English and is about 78. She comes to the club with them, and it is a pleasure to see her interact with the group. The language barrier doesn't seem to matter-You see Laughter is a universal language, and she is having a wonderful time with us. I also have two widowed ladies who are breast cancer survivors and a man who has joined recently. He has been unemployed for the last 3 months and has been battling depression. We did ‘No Money Laughter’ followed by ‘Jackpot Laughter, and now he is thrilled to have found our laughter club! I have started organizing social outings modeled after the Indian laughter clubs. People love this idea and want to get together more often. In fact, I’ve learnt that those doing only laughter "programs" are missing out on the most beautiful part of Laughter Yoga which is connecting with people, learning to give freely with an open heart and watching how laughter changes and transforms people. I am living proof of the changes myself. I greatly appreciate all that Laughter Yoga has and continues to give to me and others." http://www.laughangeles.com/club-show-detail.php?clubno=310

Made Mandvi, Indonesia. "I have been attending Laughter Yoga sessions for the past 6 months. I had a frozen shoulder since two years without any relief, but just within two months of joining the LY sessions my problem really eased. The shoulder is now totally pain free and my movements are also free and improved."

Josephine Tan Sioh Hoon, Singapore. "Initially, I was very skeptical about Laughter Yoga. I used to rely on sleeping pills to sleep. I no longer require the sleeping pill and there was no disruption in my sleep. I feel light hearted. I wish to spread Laughter Yoga to my friends. It is simple, so easy. You can do it anywhere, in the office, in the car or on your bed. I have started practicing it daily. It has changed my outlook in life. To all human beings, go for it!"

Eileen Kaczynski, New York. "Ever since my training in Laughter Yoga, I have a new way of approaching life and my work. My new affirmation is that my life is fun, easy, filled with love, joy, peace and prosperity. Laughter Yoga has increased my confidence tenfold. While coaching at a breathwork seminar recently, everybody wanted to opt for my group as I included laughter and joy along with the breathwork techniques."

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