I started a holistic wellness journey in 2022 and found a great Self-Help 12-step program. Looking for something to complement it, I discovered Laughter Yoga (LY) founded by Dr. Madan Kataria. I joined his free International Laughter Yoga club online via Zoom and was warmly welcomed by Leslie and fellow Laughter club members. Seeing them each time makes me happy. Leslie facilitated the first 15 minutes, then Dr. Kataria shared his knowledge on LY. Dr. Kataria says, “fake it till you make it,” but I say, “faith it till you make it.” We finish each session with dancing and laughter, all thanks to Ali who facilitates.

Since LY, I laugh out loud, laugh more often, and at myself more. I am genuinely happier, and LY has normalized my blood pressure. My family has noticed the positive change in me. Completing the basic and leadership LY courses under Dr. Kataria and Master Trainer Vinayak Shastri, I’m now able to share my love of LY with others. I love LY so much that I’ve shared it with my family & friends, and even with nurses and paramedics during an emergency hospital visit I had. As Dr. Kataria says, "When in trouble, laugh double."

I incorporated a short LY session at the end of my online self-help group and the feedback I received from this was:

‘I absolutely loved it.   You were laughing as a natural.  The feel good feeling afterwards was amazing.   I think it was well worth the exercise’. 

‘1.  Made me aware of the importance of laughing, even away from the class.

2.  How contagious happiness can be.

3.  That it is a strategy / skill I can practice and use at times of low emotions to improve my mood’.

I recommend giving LY a try. The International Online Laughter Club is free, fun, and everyone is welcoming. Feel free to contact me for more details or to discuss costs for a one-off session tailored to your needs/business. Let’s share a laugh and make well-being a priority together!

I look forward to laughing with you soon! Hoho hahaha.

Tania Place (Australia)

tkayeplace@hotmail.com