Benefits of laughing yoga
First of all, laughter is a rule of life hygiene, but it also has real physiological and psychological virtues. Laughing is excellent for our health; it has a very positive effect on our heart and the whole body. Among its many benefits, it fights against cardiovascular diseases (3 times less risk of heart attack), reduces or eliminates the feeling of pain, boosts the immune system, improves cognitive functions and eliminates stress... The benefits are numerous and now recognized by modern medicine. We propose a classification in 3 fields of its benefits.
Laughter Yoga for good health
We have often heard it, scientists and media affirm it: laughter is good for physical and mental health. But how can we achieve this if we are not naturally cheerful or if we think we don't have a good sense of humor? A simple and effective method exists with the yoga of laughter.
Laughter yoga is an original series of exercises with immediate effects. It combines laughter with yoga breathing that brings more oxygen to the body and brain, resulting in more energy. Safe, easy and scientifically proven, it offers above all a deep well-being and a lot of pleasure.
A HEALTH, the body
- Destroys stress and releases tension
- Improves the quality of sleep
- Fight against pain
- Strengthens our immune system
- Facilitates digestion, more complete, less constipation
- Strengthens the heart muscle
- Reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol
- Reduces hypertension
- Regulates blood sugar levels
EMOTIONAL
- Anti-stress of first choice with rapid installation of a good mood
- Physiological and psychological regulator
- Reinforces positive ideas
- Letting go and taking a step back
SOCIAL & RELATIONAL
- Serene and joyful attitude
- Positive non-verbal communication, defusing problems
- Exchange and understanding favored...
Change your mood
Laughter Yoga changes your mood within minutes by releasing the famous happy hormones from the brain cells called endorphins. Fifteen to twenty minutes of laughter yoga is enough to get your mood going. You feel happy and positive throughout the day, your personal and professional life will definitely benefit.
Increases circulation
Laughing also causes an "inner jog" and promotes the proper functioning of the digestive and lymphatic systems. It increases circulation to eliminate waste products naturally produced by the body and its organs.
From the first session, the effects are felt. Laughter yoga is an excellent exercise in oxygenation of the body that has a positive influence on the body, mind and emotions. Did you know that gas exchanges are multiplied by 3 or even 4 while laughing? No more stale air in the lungs! In addition, ten minutes of intense laughter provokes the release of a cocktail of hormones and neuropeptides in the body, resulting in real preventive and therapeutic benefits.
Reduces stress
Laughter is an easy and effective exercise that simultaneously reduces physical, mental and emotional stress. It removes stress and restores emotional balance in a very short time. Two recent studies have confirmed the effectiveness of Laughter Yoga exercises in lowering the stress hormone cortisol and increasing positive emotions.
Science confirms that the regular practice of Laughter Yoga increases longevity and improves the body's ability to fight stress-related illnesses. In addition, it reduces the risk of psychological and physiological disorders, hypertension and heart problems.
Strengthens the immune system
The immune system is the main key to good health and plays an important role in maintaining vitality. By laughing, the immune system is rapidly strengthened with an increase in anti-viral and anti-infectious cells. We also observe the recrudescence of specific cells of protection against the serious pathologies (natural killer, NK cells). Laughter Yoga also increases the level of immunoglobulin A (IgA) which is the first line of defense against viral infections such as coughs and colds.
Better Cardio and Aerobics
Like any aerobic exercise, laughing provides excellent cardio. According to Dr. William Fry, one minute of intense laughter is equivalent to 10 minutes of rowing or jogging at the cardiovascular level. Lloyd (Journal of General Psychology, 1938) has shown that laughter is a succession of inhalation and complete exhalation, which is an excellent regenerative oxygenation for the whole body.
It also stimulates the abdominal muscles, back and pelvic groups with natural massage of the stomach. It is the only playful exercise that allows an internal massage of the digestive tract and internal organs, such as the liver, spleen, pancreas, kidneys and adrenal glands.
Increases oxygen supply
Participants in laughter yoga sessions report feeling great all day. The reason for this feeling of well-being is simply due to the fact that the laugher inhales more oxygen. This releases stale air from the lungs. Laughter increases the oxygen in the bloodstream, helping to maintain a healthy balance and a sense of well being similar to a boost of energy.
