Laughing through yoga helps lower cortisol, reducing anxious thoughts while making you feel more calm, present and better equipped to handle everyday stressors
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Laughter triggers your brain to release endorphins and serotonin, lifting your mood almost instantly and providing a wonderful sense of lightness and joy
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Regular sessions stimulate lymphatic flow and increase immune cells, helping your body fight off infections and stay resilient against colds and viruses
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Laughter yoga encourages deep breathing, allowing more oxygen to circulate throughout your body and improving lung capacity and cardiovascular health over time
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The combination of laughter and gentle stretching relaxes tense muscles, releasing physical tightness and leaving you with a sense of ease and softness
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Practising in groups fosters human connection and improves social wellbeing, giving you a lovely sense of community and reducing feelings of loneliness
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Laughter has a mild pain-relieving effect, as it increases pain tolerance and helps you feel better even when experiencing discomfort or chronic conditions
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The diaphragm movements during laughter yoga stimulate the digestive organs, easing bloating and boosting the body’s natural digestion process after meals
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This playful practice clears mental fog by increasing blood flow to the brain, leaving you feeling alert, clear-headed and more focused for your tasks
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By breaking down self-conscious barriers, laughter yoga encourages self-expression, build confidence and makes you feel more positive about yourself
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