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25 ways laughter yoga benefits body, mind and spirits

HeatherJoy Campbell — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 07:30:08 +0000

25 physical, psychological, social and financial reasons to love laughter yoga

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Why I love to laugh in the park in winter

HeatherJoy Campbell — Sun, 15 Jul 2018 21:15:39 +0000

Does the slightest dip in the temperature send you snuggling under the doona? There are powerful health benefits to be enjoyed from stepping into the brisk air for exercise -- and laughing, writes laughter yoga faciltator Heather Joy Campbell.

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What clothes do I need to wear for laughter yoga?

HeatherJoy Campbell — Mon, 28 May 2018 02:29:47 +0000

Laughter yoga requires no expensive outlay of appropriate activewear (nor fancy dress). Yet another reason for this joyous accessible activity's popularity.

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Using laughter yoga for self care

HeatherJoy Campbell — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:45:47 +0000

Laughter yoga is an uplifting stress-buster and mood-enhancer: a self-care option that is as natural as breathing.

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Do I need a sense of humour to do laughter yoga?

HeatherJoy Campbell — Thu, 10 May 2018 23:10:19 +0000

People occasionally cry off participating in laughter yoga because they ‘don’t have a sense of humour’. “I’ve nothing to laugh about,” they might say. Or “I can never get the joke right: it falls flat.” When I hear this, I always smile and say “Terrific” which earns me a quizzical look. You see, laughter yoga […]

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World Laughter Day spreads wellbeing and peace

HeatherJoy Campbell — Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:00:20 +0000

If you’ve been meaning to give laughter yoga a go but haven’t quite gotten around to, the upcoming World Laughter Day presents the perfect opportunity! World Laughter Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday in May since 1998. In 2018, World Laughter Day will be observed on Sunday 6 May. Twenty years on, World […]

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What’s to laugh about in Carers Week?

HeatherJoy Campbell — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:54:21 +0000

Carers Queensland's latest Quality of Life report suggests there's nothing to smile about, let alone laugh, yet laughter as an exercise could be a key to carers' well-being.

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Why laughter yoga is gaining favour with diversional therapists

HeatherJoy Campbell — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 00:35:31 +0000

The Happydemic's Heather joy presents laughter yoga to the Australian conference of diversional therapists in October, sharing an accessible, adaptable, fun activity that's good for body, mind and spirit.

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Laughter an antidote to road rage

HeatherJoy Campbell — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 23:36:36 +0000

Try laughing next time you're caught in traffic instead of releasing your road rage demon. Laughter Yoga's Heather Joy explains how and why.

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Laughter session suppports dignity for homeless women

HeatherJoy Campbell — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 07:17:41 +0000

Join The Happydemic's Heather Joy in a special laughter yoga for dignity fundraiser supporting women in Australia who are homeless.

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Is laughter yoga’s fake laugh still beneficial?

HeatherJoy Campbell — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 23:02:56 +0000

Laughter yoga evokes unconditional laughter which, done willingly, enables the same benefits and feel-good results of 'real' laughter.

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What is this yoga that has people laughing?

HeatherJoy Campbell — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 06:19:20 +0000

Laughter yoga like other forms of yoga creates a union between the body, breath and mind, shares many of the same health benefits. It's just louder!

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