Why Carers have a Good Laugh

Why Carers have a Good Laugh

by | Jun 5, 2022 | Blog

Since 2016 carers groups have come to me asking for Laughter Yoga sessions. At first, even I was a bit sceptical whether they would be able to laugh openly, knowing their circumstances. But you know what? People who struggle most, like unpaid carers, benefit the most...
Why Laughter Yoga is needed for Wellbeing in Companies

Why Laughter Yoga is needed for Wellbeing in Companies

by | May 30, 2022 | Blog

Laughter Yoga acts as a social connector, a stress buster and a positivity boost.  And so much more as you are about to read.   Our bodies cannot tell the difference between intentional laughter and genuine laughter and very soon intentional laughter becomes...
Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

by | May 15, 2022 | Blog

We’re now in May – Mental Health Awareness Month It’s about time I shared the extent of my mental health journey.  It will never end for me, it’s about mental strength nowadays. I wasn’t always happy – still dip several times a...
The Yoga in Laughter Yoga

The Yoga in Laughter Yoga

by | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog

People ask me this all the time. In fact, people ask me this so often that my answer is very straightforward. The only yoga in Laughter Yoga is the deep Pranayma breathing after we have taken part in a laughter exercise. If we didn’t use deep breathing, we would...
12 Amazing Benefits of Laughter Yoga

12 Amazing Benefits of Laughter Yoga

by | Mar 5, 2022 | Blog

12 Mental and Physical Health Benefits Of Laughter Yoga Laughing your way to good health – and mental strength – is definitely possible by practicing Laughter Yoga. The saying “Laughter is the best medicine” is actually true! Laughing on purpose (Laughter Yoga)...
What is Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance?

What is Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance?

by | Feb 6, 2022 | Blog

What is Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance? Way back in July 2019, at the Laughter Yoga Teachers reunion, I was introduced to a new offering from the founder of Laughter Yoga – Dr Madan Kataria.  Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance. Many teachers were uncertain.  It was new.  It...
Blue Monday or Monday Blues?

Blue Monday or Monday Blues?

by | Jan 16, 2022 | Blog

As you’ll probably be very aware, Blue Monday was devised by a UK travel company to sell more holidays. Of course holidays are really beneficial to us when we have low mood! However there’s real evidence that after Christmas, with little to look forward to...
Boosting Your Brain Power and Creativity

Boosting Your Brain Power and Creativity

by | Jan 8, 2022 | Blog

My vision is blurry – I need glasses. My brain is foggy – what do I need?   What with varifocals, special computer glasses, reading glasses, blue light glasses.  The opticians can give us so much “equipment” to help our eyes.   What about our brains though?...
Thinking Creatively – Outside of the Box

Thinking Creatively – Outside of the Box

by | Jan 8, 2022 | Blog

Did you know that I’ve been self-employed since 2005?  That’s over 15 years of experience, 5 years of which have been in Serious Laughter.  During all of those 15 years I’ve not grown with expertise massively until the start of the Pandemic of 2020. Luckily, I love...
Looking after yourself at Christmas

Looking after yourself at Christmas

by | Dec 23, 2021 | Blog

Being alive and healthy is more important than Christmas.  Than anything else I believe. You know the saying “You can’t pour from an empty cup”. And one of the times we are so tempted to do just this is at the run up, and during, the Christmas holiday....
Smile for Your Selfie

Smile for Your Selfie

by | Apr 30, 2021 | Blog

The Selfie has a healthy side to it… You know I had a profound thought the other day – Since selfies came out, most people do pretend smiles for them don’t they? Yes, this is faking a smile.  Faking a smile creates feel-good chemicals inside you. Do it for long...
Love Everyone

Love Everyone

by | Feb 14, 2021 | Blog

What is love anyway?  Does anybody love anybody anyway? So the Howard Jones’ song goes. We love our friends, relatives and partners in all different ways. Each deserving our loving attention.  We can really feel we’re being pulled in all directions.  So...
Do Schools Need More Laughter?

Do Schools Need More Laughter?

by | Feb 5, 2021 | Blog

At the time of writing this blog, school children are spending a significant amount of time being home-schooled and on computer screens. There may be little social interaction which is light-hearted and designed to let off steam for both school children and their...
Importance of Warming up Your Laughter

Importance of Warming up Your Laughter

by | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog

Laughter sessions… with deep belly laughter.  Slightly scary?  Of course it can be a tiny bit challenging… it’s stepping out of your comfort zone and into your growth zone. The only challenge is making the first step – going online to a session.  You’re...
The Story behind Seriousness… Serious Laughter Yoga

The Story behind Seriousness… Serious Laughter Yoga

by | May 21, 2020 | Blog

It was easy to think of a company name for my Laughter Yoga business. I had become a focussed, serious human being for a very long time prior to 2016. You see, the last time I remember my belly hurting, cheeks aching and eyes streaming through laughing was when I saw...
Serious world, serious people?….

Serious world, serious people?….

by | Apr 27, 2020 | Blog

I’ve come to the conclusion that many people are serious and work to live.  Is anyone thinking the same?  Do you know anyone who is playful and positive, who makes you want to be with them like a magnet? Rewind… For the past 50 odd years I’ve searched for this magical...