Laughter Yoga with guest Katherine Kimmins

Journey to Inner Practical Wisdom

Laughter Yoga is a unique form of exercise that was founded in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, a medical doctor from Mumbai, India, where anyone can laugh for no reason without the need for jokes or comedy. Dr. Kataria, and his wife, Madhuri, developed a program that combines laughter as a physical and playful body exercise with yoga in the form of deep yogic breathing (no poses). Scientific research shows that the body does not know the difference between real or fake laughter. So, while the laughter often is initially forced, it soon becomes real due to eye contact and the contagious nature of laughter in a group. What started as one group of 5 people in a park in Mumbai on March 13, 1995, has now grown to become a worldwide phenomenon with more than 8000 clubs in over 100 countries. Laughter Yoga has four active ingredients: laughing, singing, dancing and child-like playfulness. It doesn’t work however, until it is actually used! No special equipment or clothing is needed and it is a great exercise for people of all ages. Keep in mind, 60 seconds of hearty laughter equals 10 minutes on a rowing machine. Laughter Yoga is a high impact cardiovascular workout so drink plenty of water. www.laughyourselfhealthy.com My mission since taking the leadership training in 2010, the teacher training in 2012 and becoming a LAUGHTER AMBASSADOR OF CANADA, in 2017, is to encourage laughter everywhere I go, every day, with everyone, beginning with the young to those who are young at heart in all walks of life. My goal is to create a world where healthy people come together in harmony and peace, creating a lifetime of happiness for one and for all. My purpose is to lead by example so I can laugh forever in the minds of others. In life, I am the matriarch of 2 sons, grandmother of 3, holistic practitioner, teacher, singer songwriter, improvisor, gelotologist, online journalist, vloger, lover of life, a story teller with a unique flare for creating anticipation and intrigue and laughter friend to all. I am a speaker – educator and a fashionista with a snazzy & unique fashion sense. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” —Harriet Tubman