--Mary Margaret Anderson, yogastudio, Plymouth, MN
Laughter Yoga Club @ Studio 206
Every Sunday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.At Studio 206 Downtown, next to Brown's Lock & Safe near Vinegar Hill Theater.
Cost: Suggested Donation $5 or FREE, like laughter.
Wear: Comfortable clothing. No need to bring a yoga mat. January Schedule: 1/4/09. Focus: Our immune systems. Learn about how prolonged laughter prevents relapse in cancer patients by up to 80%. [This class is cancelled.] 1/11/09. Focus: Cardio Laughter Yoga. Use specific laughter games and breathing techniques to increase your heart rate and deliver a seriously fun workout. 1/18/09. Focus: Using Laughter Yoga to build tangible peace in strained relationships. Peace meditation following laughter exercises. 1/25/09. Focus: Temporarily lose your left brain! Watch an inspirational video clip by Jill Bolte Taylor. Learn how laughter immediately accesses your right brain.
Laughter Yoga Club @ The Senior Center
Every Sunday from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Open to all ages. All ranges of mobility welcome. If you can laugh, you'll be able to participate!Bring: A blanket or yoga mat and a small pillow. Wear comfortable clothes suitable for moving on the floor or in a chair.
Cost: Suggested Donation: $5. No Senior Center dues or membership required.
More information: Call the Senior Center, 434-974-7756, www.seniorcenterinc.org. "At the beginning, I felt silly, but then I forgot about my pain... you look around and see everybody laughing and smiling. It’s a lot of fun." --Millie Mund, 85, who has osteoporosis, arthritis, high blood pressure and circulatory problems.
Inspiring Laughter Yoga Testimonial: Helped A Widow
Special Events and Conferences
Leigh has led groups of up to 200 people in Laughter Yoga at special events. Leigh particularly enjoys leading large groups and does so with professional ease. Laughter Yoga is a hip, "now", stress-busting way to kick off a conference or event. The 2008 Democratic National Convention inlcuded Laughter Yoga during the Interfaith Meeting.Corporate Team Building Workshops
Instead of ropes courses, Laughter Yoga is a very effective, unbelievably simple, corporate team-building tool that is non-threatening, non-political, and non-religious. There are no long speeches to digest. No PowerPoint presentations. Everyone is put on the spot using their laughter, so the playing field is level. Laughter causes our brains to release neurochemicals that will almost force the grumpiest employee to smile. The most tangible result? Team relationships are strengthened, especially if Laughter Yoga becomes part of regular staff meetings. Please contact Leigh to explore options for your business. info@yogalaughs.com.Leigh's Volunteer History
- The Chocolate Festival, Charlottesville, October 18, 2008. Laughing Hershey's Kissses.
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society Yearly Retreat, September 5, 2008.
- Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. Ongoing re-entry program classes.
- Laughter Yoga Celebrations at Studio 206 - New Year's Eve, Valentine's, Bloomin' Spring, Rx Mother's Day, and "In Spite Of" Celebrations.
- Yogaville Laughter Yoga Classes and Leader Trainings, 2008.
- 2008 VHSL Student Leaders Conference, Monticello High School, April 19, 2008.
- Stars Group Homes for Mentally Ill Teens.
