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  • Great Opportunity to Visit India during the All India Laughter Yoga Conference

    Laughter Yoga Inter-Club Cultural Exchange Program

    Exchange Prorgam


    Australian couple Carolyn Nicholson and her husband Des enjoyed the hospitality of Laughter Yoga Founders, Madan and Madhuri Kataria, on their visit to Mumbai and Bangalore under the aegis of our new Laughter Club Exchange Program.

    For many people around the world it is a dream to come and visit India, and see the incredible Laughter Yoga Clubs happening here every single day. So, if you want to visit the land of Laughter Clubs, pack your bags as we have officially launched the Laughter Yoga Inter-Club Exchange Program.  Now, Laughter Club members from one country can visit and stay with families of Laughter Club members in other countries.



  • Online Laughter Clubs at Blogtalkradio.com

    Online Laughter Clubs at Blogtalkradio.com

    If you can't make it to a laughter club, bring the laughter club to you!  BlogTalkRadio is a social radio network that allows us to connect all over the world through our own computers.  Nothing beats meeting in person but online laughter clubs can supplement your current laughter yoga practice and are accessible right from home, work or anywhere you have internet.

    Using a computer or an ordinary telephone, an unlimited number of participants can join in the free, live, call-in sessions.  Participants may choose to privately listen, instantly text/chat, call in to actively participate or a combination of all three.  Each session is then archived and made available as a podcast. No software download is required to listen. Listeners can also subscribe to sessions via RSS into iTunes and other feed readers or download the sessions as mp3 files to practice again and again.

    So far, there are two active Online Laughter Yoga Clubs to attend:

    www.blogtalkradio.com/fourdirectionslaughradio

    Practice Laughter Yoga with Miss Lafalot while she honors all four directions of the compass.  "Four Directions Laugh Radio" has interchangeable daily themes which presently include:  "To the Moon Tuesdays", "Wiggle Wednesdays", "Thirsty Thursdays", and "Squeeze and Release Fridays".

    Sessions run Tuesday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. New York City time.

    Call in (347) 539-5612 or listen/instant chat at www.blogtalkradio.com/fourdirectionslaughradio

    Contact Miss Lafalot at fourdirectionslaughradio@gmail.com

    www.blogtalkradio.com/Laughing-Lady

    Laughing Lady AmyJoin the online Virtual Laughter Club "It's Time to Laugh!".  This weekly laughter yoga session is hosted by Laughing Lady Amy.  For one hour each week we chant, clap, dance, laugh and celebrate life.  All previous sessions are available at the same website.

    Call in (347) 205-9249 or listen/instant chat at www.blogtalkradio.com/Laughing-Lady

    Currently, the Virtual Laughter Club meets Mondays at 4:00 pm New York City time.

    Contact Laughing Lady Amy at Laughing_Lady@live.ca



  • Laughter Yoga Inter-Club Cultural Exchange Program

    Laughter Yoga Cultural Exchange program gives people an opportunity to understand each other’s culture, values and build a strong network of like-minded people who believe in love, laughter, joy, kindness, compassion and generosity.


  • How To Start A Laughter Club
    Starting a Laughter Club
    There are a number of issues to be considered and decisions to be made before you start. Consider how often you will meet. This depends on your availability, venue issues and your target audience.

    Core group
    As the leader you will be crucial to the operation of the club until you can develop a core group who begin to take over responsibility, something that often takes a year or more. During startup there will be a great deal of extra work including venue hunting, promotion, seminars and more. Make sure you have adequate time and energy to undertake these tasks without becoming stressed.

    Frequency & timing
    Daily meetings are best in terms of benefits for yourself and participants, but for many this will not be practical. Consider meeting once or twice a week, or even less frequently. The days of the week are also important. Weekends may be easier for many people (and for you if you work also).
    Consider meeting times. Early morning is excellent in terms of benefits and our body. Evenings may be practical, but some people may have difficulty sleeping on the laughter energy high, although this can be countered by incorporating relaxation techniques at the session’s end. What times are practical for your target audience? When is your venue available?
    Ask potential members what times they would prefer.

    Venue
    Finding a free or very cheap venue to meet can be a challenge. During some seasons you may be able to meet outdoors in a park, but what about rainy or cold winter seasons? Even in a park you may require permits, do your research.

    Church halls, community centers, scout halls, public libraries, museums, hospitals or clinics may provide free venues if you do not charge. Another option is to meet at someone’s home. If there are companies or organizations with an ideal space, ask them to donate the space in exchange for sponsorship promotion. They will generate goodwill among members.

    Make sure the venue matches your group size, that it has adequate ventilation, toilet facilities and heating if you have cold winters. Be careful that you will not disturb neighbors as laughter clubs can get very noisy. Is the floor suitable for sitting or lying down? Also, beware of very high ceilings as laughter energy could be dissipated and echo may be a problem.

    Try at all times to avoid costs or keep costs very low. Laughter clubs need to be provided as a free service. If there are costs for venues and other necessities, these can be defrayed by making a small charge or asking for donations. You can also look for sponsor who will gain considerable goodwill from members of the club by helping to keep it free.

  • Laughter Clubs

    Laughter Yoga Clubs

    Laughter Yoga Clubs were started by Indian physician, Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995 with just five people. Today, the Laughter Movement is widely accepted and has become a global phenomenon with over 6000 clubs in 60 countries. Realizing the tremendous power of laughter and its efficacy as the best prescription for wellness, Laughter Clubs have brought smiles and laughter in the lives of many people suffering from physical and mental and emotional upsets.