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Laughter yoga is a form of exercise that combines laughter exercises with deep diaphragmatic breathing techniques. It was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995 and is used as a way to reduce stress, promote wellbeing and relaxation and alleviate anxiety.
Incorporating laughter into your daily life can be a valuable tool for promoting physical and mental health, in part due to its influence on the vagus nerve and the parasympathetic nervous system.
Dates: Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2026.
Time: 9am to 4pm both days.
Location: Mary Potter Community Centre (442 Durham Street, St Albans).
Cost: $675 per person.
Find out more about this Laughter Yoga Leader Training, including how to register.
Over this two-day transformational workshop with Hannah Airey, participants will learn about:
- Laughter Yoga: history, concept, philosophy
- Health benefits of laughter;
- Stress, anxiety and laughter;
- Laughter Leader facilitation skills;
- How to start a laughter club;
- Laughing alone, with mental health support groups, in aged care facilities and schools; and
- Relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness.
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