Laughter yoga is a modern exercise involving prolonged voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the belief that voluntary laughter provides similar physiological and psychological benefits as spontaneous laughter. It is usually done in groups, with eye contact and much playfulness between participants. Intentional laughter often turns into real and contagious laughter.
Laughter yoga was popularized by family physician Madan Kataria who modernized and simplified the work of earlier laughter pioneers, who taught very similar concepts starting in the 1960s. Kataria wrote about his experience in his 2002 book Laugh For No Reason.
Laughter yoga is found in 53 countries.There are about 5,000 laughter yoga clubs worldwide.
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Nicole Roy is a certified Laughter Yoga leader from Maple Ridge, B.C. Her quirky personality and contagious energy make her classes A LOT of fun!
Nicole strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives. She strongly believes in the uplifting powers of laughter, yoga and movement and encourages participants to explore their boundless potential and release their inner sunshine.
Nicole is also certified to teach Hatha Yoga, Pilates and Dance Fitness.
