Laugh Out Loud

3/24/2010
There is a MONSTER!
Laugh Out
Loud
Lol lol lol lol lol lol
lol lol lol lol loL
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We are Grover…..
Fear
Fear is the mindmind-killer
Medical Blah Blah Blah Benefits
FEAR FIGHTERS :
Understanding
Label it (Fear is diminished)
Companionship Love
Laughter is the Opposite of FEAR
When the fear has gonegone
SHORT TERM
Stimulates organs (heart,
lungs, spleen, muscles)
Enhances oxygen intake
Soothes tension
Eases digestion
Increases Endorphins
Reduces stress
Can help posture
LONG TERM
Improves immune system
Releases neuropeptides
Fights stress
Relieves pain
Increases Endorphins
(natural painkillers)
Blah blech bleep belch
there will be nothing left but you…..
Who cares?.....(boring)
Live Lighter
Be near Youth (Not in a creepy way)
Occasionally be Spontaneous?
Pretend you are never going to grow old
Don’t watch the news or weather every day
Wear bright clothing or accessories
Collect funny hats or owls
Have a hobby that gives you a vacationvacationsuch as music, art, reading
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Live Lighter
Don’t do this at Home…
Keep on Learning
Challenge yourself
Invite yourself to gatherings
Watch happy shows or at least ones that
make you feel good
Smile when you talk to others
Think of everyone as a potential friend
Find something interesting in each person
Or this…
OVERCOME YOUR ATTITUDE!!!!
(Slide from my daughter)
DO IT! JUST DO IT!
YOU’VE JUST GOTTA!
BELIEVE ME….. EVEN THOUGH I’M A
HYPOCRITE AND DON’T OVERCOME
MY OWN!
OVERCOME YOUR ATTITUDE
Parade Magazine Article
Research on link between laughter and well
being – found that self regulation, optimism,
positive emotions, and social identification had
increased. The effects were still there 90 days
later……
Laughter Yoga
Dr. Madan Kataria
a physician from Mumbai, India, is the founder
of the laughter yoga movement around the
world. He started laughter yoga 13 years ago
with the idea that anyone can laugh without
depending upon having a great sense of humor,
jokes or comedy
Laughter Yoga International-International-- laughteryoga.org
Developed powerful Cardio Vascular Exercises
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Laughing
Our body does not know the difference between
fake and real laughter
Exercises not necessarily entertainment or
amusement but still playful
Enjoy ---don’t
don’t force it big
Keep moving and use eye contact
Not mechanical - spontaneous
4 Elements of Laughter Yoga
Clapping
Breathing
Childlike
Exercises
Clapping
Clap flat on palm of hand for accupressure
1 , 2 1 2 3!
Now move hands up to sides for 1 2 3
Add words – Ho Ho Ha ha ha!
Have sound come from your belly (diaphragm)
Add dance movement – arms to side
Deep Breathing
In between exercises or anytime need a lift
Bend from waist, just touching knees
If have a bad backback- do what you can
As you stand up – Inhale
Lift your arms to the sky
Hold your breath and stretch backwards
Exhale as you come down
Child--like exercises
Child
Very very good , very very good Yay!
Lift arms up
play
Laughter Exercises
Namaste Laughter
“The light within me honors the light within you”
You and I are one
Slightly Bow
You can also shake hands if you’d like
How big is baby? Sooooo Big!
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Laughter exercises
Laughter Exercises
Milk Shake Laughter
Argument Laughter (my second favorite)
Cell Phone Laughter
Hot Soup Laughter
One Yard Laughter (the bow)
Shy Laughter
Lion Paw Laughter (my favorite!)
Laughter at self
Laughter Exercises
Appreciation Laughter
Forgiveness Laughter
Outboard motor Laughter
Mental Floss
Life Long Outlooks
Balance
Moderation
MOVE, Stretch and Breath
A beautiful plate of Garbage
Fight the Scandinavian trap
Goal is PROGRESS not perfection
PRIDE - Don’t take yourself too seriously
Thumbs up or OK sign
Laughter Exercises
(Laugh Out Loud….duhhh)
Servant - Boy/ Girl Scout attitude
Calcutta Laughter
Ho Ho
Ha Ha Ha!
Flying bird/ Chicken Laughter
Crying Laughter
Jackpot Laughter
Look to this day,
for it is life,
The very life of life
In its brief course lie all
the realities
and verities of existence
the bliss of growth,
the splendor of action,
the glory of power—
power—
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For yesterday is but a dream
and tomorrow is only a vision
but Today, well lived,
Makes every yesterday
a dream of happiness,
and every tomorrow
a vision of hope,
Look well, therefore to this day.
Sanskrit proverb by Kalidasa Fifth century
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