When times are tough, try some laughter yoga. This technique combines yogic breathing, belly laughs, waddling around like a penguin, or dancing in a conga line. This is hardly downward facing dog, is it?
This particular form of yoga, developed in 1995 by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, relies on our ability to act our way to new feelings. Combining yogic breathing and simulated laughter, participants eventually experience genuine, joyful laughter. And it's contagious, too: Dr. Kataria's first group had five participants and there are now 6,000 laughter clubs in 60 countries around the world. For more information on this delightful practice, visit Laughter Yoga International.
PHOTO: William Vermeulen
This particular form of yoga, developed in 1995 by Indian physician Dr. Madan Kataria, relies on our ability to act our way to new feelings. Combining yogic breathing and simulated laughter, participants eventually experience genuine, joyful laughter. And it's contagious, too: Dr. Kataria's first group had five participants and there are now 6,000 laughter clubs in 60 countries around the world. For more information on this delightful practice, visit Laughter Yoga International.
PHOTO: William Vermeulen
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