| Finding joy in funny bones - 24 hours Cover story May 5, 2008 |
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[Link to issue in 24 hours] For a dedicated group of Calgarians, laughter is indeed the best medicine. Fif Fernandes is a certified laughter yoga leader who shares the power of happiness with Calgarians. Through interactive games and cheers, Fernandes evokes laughter from her crowd, wherever she goes. “The secret is laughter because it brings people joy, peace, harmony and love,” Fernandes said. People have forgotten how to laugh because they are bogged down by stress, Fernandes said. “That’s why I’m trying to get people lost in the moment today, so they will learn to reintroduce laughter into their lives,” Fernandes said. The Laughter Club and a small but curious group of Calgarians united in cheers yesterday during World Laughter Day events at Olympic Plaza. 
The Laughter Club Movement is a global initiative to unite the world through unconditional love and laughter, a universal language transcending all boundaries, faith, politics and race. “Laughter is a positive, powerful emotion that has all the ingredients required for individuals to transform themselves and change the world in a peaceful and positive way,” said Fernandes, who each month helps sick children forget about their illnesses at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. After recently participating in the Walk for Darfur and the Free Tibet walk, Fernandes realized her work with laughter is the key to peace and world problems, she said. “This is the one thing everyone can do together. We forget about our problems and hatred when we are lost in laughter,” Fernandes said. More than 6,000 laughter clubs in 60 countries held joyous celebrations yesterday in an effort to lead the world to wellness. “Keep laughing. It’s good for the soul,” Fernandes said. Free laughter sessions are held every Sunday. laughingpeace.com — Amanda Roy, for 24 hours
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