Laughter Yoga clubs are loosely defined as fully independent and self-managed local gatherings of people who just want to laugh as a form of exercise, and choose to feel good about themselves and the world they live in with other like-minded individuals.
IMPORTANT! ALL the resources mentioned on this page (in particular the phone laughter clubs) are offered by volunteers out of their own goodwill. They do not report to us. What is posted here is what we know. If something is not posted here (e.g., a possible Laughter Yoga club near your particular location) then we don’t know about it and won’t be able to advise you further.
How To Find Laughter Yoga Clubs Near You
There is no single, central database for laughter clubs around the world, and it is hard for the websites that try to keep track to stay up-to-date with valid information. It’s a good idea to contact the contact person for the particular club you may find before you show up. The information you have seen online may not be current anymore.
Here is how to find out what’s where:
The best way is to ask www.google.com for “laughter club in YOUR TOWN YOUR STATE/COUNTRY”
There is an international directory of Laughter Clubs here.
There is a directory of Laughter Clubs in the UK here and in Italy here.
Here is a video of what you can expect:
Telephone Laughter Clubs
In the USA:
Laughter party on the phone with Celia and friends: 7 days a week, 8am to 8:20am PST. Also at 5pm on Thursday. Call (605) 475-3200 code: 523391 #
More info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/LaughterParty/
Make a choice to laugh and make a decision to be playful and to have fun.
Show up every day.
Make it easy – do not try hard.
Leave your “serious mind” behind and bring a happy face with you.
Do not over-think….you will have 23+ hours to think more
Allow it – laughter is inside of us. It is our true nature.
Smile
Relax and let go
Take yourself lightly – laugh at yourself.
Challenge your thoughts and beliefs: If you think: “I do not know how to laugh”, “I need to have a reason”, “I have to feel good” etc.
Do not multi-task.
Open your mouth wide, keep your chin up, stick your tongue out.
Experiment with position – sit, jump&shake, lie down on your back, laugh with closed eyes.
Experiment with different laughs – high pitch laugh, low pitch laugh.
Echo someone’s laughter.
SILLY is OK… it is perfectly OK and freeing to make funny sounds, funny noises, singing, talking in Gibberish and laughing out loud….children do it all the time.
Enjoy the present moment and opportunity to laugh with others.
If you still do not feel like laughing- laugh gently anyway.
Trust the playful child inside of you – she/he will take you all the way to your blissful playground.
Come back for more and bring your friends and family members —“Laughter is the best medicine”.
Laughter is the shortest distance between people
Laughter is an instant vacation.
Spread Smiles and Laughter wherever you go.
Live life laughing! Follow your bliss! Share all that you are! Be the change you want to see in the world!
Sebastian Gendry is a French-American laughter and wellness expert with a passion for emotional literacy. He is the creator of the laughter wellness method and founder of the Laughter Online University. He has appeared in 100+ newspapers and magazines and two TEDx talks, as well as major TV shows, including the Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 minutes and ABC Good Morning America. His life mission is to create a happier planet. He teaches and advocates for sound, simple and stimulating self-care practices enriched with the cheerful, curative and centering impact of positive energies.
Is laughter club always connected with yoga? Because I am not a Buddhist, I don’t seem to be happy with laughter club connected yoga. How about other names?
I believe that what you are really asking is if Laughter Clubs push for a particular ideology. Yes, people there tend to believe and advocate the following: We’re all one (what hurts you hurts me). Love is all there is. Laughter connects us all and transcends everything. Come if you want to feel better. Don’t otherwise. These are not a places to exchange opinions or beliefs, but places to be the cause of your own wellbeing.
Is laughter club always connected with yoga? Because I am not a Buddhist, I don’t seem to be happy with laughter club connected yoga. How about other names?
I believe that what you are really asking is if Laughter Clubs push for a particular ideology. Yes, people there tend to believe and advocate the following: We’re all one (what hurts you hurts me). Love is all there is. Laughter connects us all and transcends everything. Come if you want to feel better. Don’t otherwise. These are not a places to exchange opinions or beliefs, but places to be the cause of your own wellbeing.