Laughter Club
It has long been known that laughter is good medicine, but now comes the Laughter Club, the latest in stress-reduction therapy. Derived from yoga and supported by modern science, the Laughter Club is a place you can go to laugh your stress away.
Laughing Sessions will be led by Ann on demand (ann@humoru.com, NY 646-895-9295, Cell 646-708-5650).
Laughter Leaders use a systematic method of chuckles, chortles, giggling, and guffawing exercises to reduce participants stress, prevent hardening of the attitudes, and contribute to world peace. The laughter routine, designed to make anyone feel better, works without using jokes or comedy to stimulate the laughter. At first the laughter exercise routines can seem a bit contrived, but soon peals of genuine happiness-and-health boosting laughter ring out and roll on.
A physician in India originated the laughter club idea in 1995. It was brought to the States by Steve Wilson, psychologist, a few years ago and now it is becoming popular in workplaces, health clubs, retirement communities, nursing homes, and schools. According to Wilson, "Laughter Club Programs are a valuable option for older adults and anyone who needs to fend off stress and have a brighter outlook on life. There are now more than 1500 Laughter Clubs around the world", he says, "and more than 700 Certified Laughter Leaders like Fry, who have completed the college-approved continuing education training, recognized by several professions. This group now joins Laughter Leaders across the country in showing Texans how to laugh their way to happiness and health."
In the workplace, a laughter club session can take place in as little as 5 to 10 minutes, as a break for staff, for example, at the start of a shift or to pick up a sagging energy level. OR, it can be an hour-long session to reach all the positive benefits of health and emotional well-being.
Five things laughter does:
- Strengthens the immune system
- Improves breathing and blood pressure
- Has good cardiovascular effects
- People who laugh together, get along together better
- Relieves stress and lifts spirits
According to Fry, "Laughter is a universal language, which is understood by all. Laughter clubs are open to everyone." For more information about therapeutic laughter programs, scheduling speakers, and how to attend the local laughter club, contact Ann Fry at 646-895-9295.
Before moving to New York, Ann ran the Central Texas Laughter Club of Austin.
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