Managing stress is no laughing matter, but laughter, as practiced through laughter therapy, can help you deal with stress.
Laughter Therapy centers in India
There are numerous laughter clubs and centres across India. Following are two most popular ones in Mumbai:
Dr Kataria’s School of Laughter Yoga
A-1, Denzil,
Lokhandwala Complex 3rd Cross Road,
Andheri (West) Mumbai
Phone: +91 22 6316426
Fax: +91 22 6324293
Email: laugh@laughteryoga.org
Website: http://www.laughteryoga.org
Priyadarshni Laughter Club International
1, Arcadia Building,
Nariman Point,
Mumbai 400 021, India.
Phone: +912222873456
Fax. : + 91-22-2202 2671
E-mail: pa@priyadarshniacademy.com
Website: www.priyadarshniacademy.com
What Stress does to Your Body?
Prolonged stress may affect the functioning of the immune system
. This may lead to increased cases of flues, infections, cancer and even increased risk of developing auto-immune responses such as rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma.
What is Laughter Therapy and How can it Help?
Laughter therapy is not about cracking jokes. It is a psychological method to manage stress by developing an attitude to see stressful things with a humorous view point.
• Laughter Therapy helps in reducing stress by releasing anti-stress hormones-cortisol, dopamine, epinephrine and endorphins.
• Endorphins are also natural painkillers and hence increase ability of body to deal with pain.
• The therapy boosts immunity by making T-cells more effective and enhancing levels of endorphins and other neurotransmitters.
Additionally, laughter is a good cardiac exercise, and relaxes muscles and improves respiration.
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