Photo credit Brea Photography
Laughter is SO good for you! My weekly laughter club practices laughter “yoga” – no stretching or posing, just giggling and breathing.
It’s fun and it’s great for your whole self. Invented by a medical doctor in 1995, laughter yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a complete well-being workout.
Two videos to give you an idea of what this all about:
Ted Talk (5 minutes)
BuzzFeed Test Friends (5 minutes)
Try It:
My name is Emma Klues and I am a certified laughter leader. A small but mighty group of us have met up to laugh once a week for over a decade. Here’s the current scoop:
Friday mornings 8:30-9:15am
Tower Grove Park’s Roman/Pool Pavilion
(where the farmer’s markets are held – Google Maps link here).
To sign up for a weekly Thursday email reminder that has the details and/or occasional cancellation or switch to Zoom link/info for the truly freezing times of the year, click here.
As always, all ages welcome, no experience, ability or equipment needed. It involves laughing, breathing, clapping and following basic instructions. Join me!
The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on the scientific research that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter – you get the same physiological and psychological benefits!
It’s a great core workout, it helps to get fresh oxygen to your body and brain, it boosts your mood and releases endorphins, it prevents the physical effects of stress, helps your immune system and it is FUN and a great way to connect to people.
Photo credit to Virginia Harold – a free program with Pulitzer Arts Foundation Fall 2022
Laughter in the Lou 