Laughter Yoga for happiness, health, work and play!
The unique experience of Laughter Yoga delivers a host of benefits for your body & brain.
Happy Yoga Wales deliver Laughter Yoga sessions in-person & online for organisations and events of all shapes and sizes! Here’s just a few of our favourite moments from recent corporate events, festivals and TV appearances!
But, what exactly is Laughter Yoga?
Well, it isn’t a comedy show. And, there are no yoga poses either!
In fact, Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where anyone can learn to laugh intentionally without the need for humour. Instead, we use laughter exercises, eye contact and a sense of playfulness to reap the benefits of laughter.
It is called Laughter ‘Yoga’ because the practice combines laughter with deep breathing and grounding exercises for a complete mind-body experience.
The unbelievable benefits of laughter include:
Clearly, laughter is the best medicine and, luckily for us, there is evidence to show that some parts of the brain can’t tell the difference between natural laughter and laughing on purpose.
How cool is that?!?
What is Laughter Yoga?
Check out this cheesy video of Laughter Leader, Paula Roberts, explaining the key points of Laughter Yoga!
Then, head over to our YouTube channel for quick and easy laughter exercises to follow in your own time.
Laughter for your event
We spread the laughter far and wide!
Whether you are organising a festival, hen party or workplace well-being event – we can bring the laughter to you!
Watch the video below of Paula leading a Laughter Yoga session for a group of friends celebrating their 60th birthdays on the Isle of Anglesey.
Laughter Yoga on TV!
Find out what happened when we led TV comedians Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnson and their buddy, athlete Colin Jackson through a Laughter Yoga session for More 4!
Through tears of laughter, Ricky declared, “I had the time of my bloody life!”
While Sue told cameras, “It’s such a release to go ha-ha-ha! Try it! Ha-ha-ha!”
Safe to say they enjoyed laughing with Happy Yoga Wales! 😃
Laughter Clubs
Because we understand how valuable laughter and human connection can be, we invite you to join our ocassional Laughter Clubs in Llandudno, North Wales on a pay-what-you-can basis. Be sure to keep up-to-date by subscribing to the mailing list.
We encourage you to share your experience of laughing every day with the Happy Yoga Wales community in our private Facebook group.
Ready to laugh with us?
Until then, ha-ha-ha-have a great day!
Psst! If you still need convincing, check out this research-based article which summarises that “laughter yoga presented an opportunity for human connection and personal growth, together with an inoculation against the stresses of life, providing a valued coping strategy for dealing with life’s challenges.”
Note: While we understand that playfulness pushes many people outside of their comfort zones, we also know how a good giggle can help your health which is why every session is delivered in a trauma-informed manner to ensure everyone feels safe & comfortable.