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ISSUE # 005
| LAUGHTER SOUND OF THE MONTH "A silly sneeze" |
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LAUGHTER YOGA FEATURED TEACHER OF THE MONTH What is your name? My name is Ela Starko ha ha ha ha How did you discover Laughter Yoga? It was magical. I was in the right place at the right time. I am a bio-energy therapist and was visiting my patients in their home. They mentioned their cousin who lives in America and who is the Laughter Yoga teacher. This person was planning a visit to Poland in a short time and wanted to introduce Laughter Yoga to Polish people and do the training. I asked for a personal contact and our collaboration started immediately. This person was Gaga Barnes and together we did our first training in Poland. We had lots of interest and many people showed up for the Laughter Yoga awareness sessions. There is a tremendous need in our country for laughter for no reason. Polish people caught the bug. What is the greatest reward you've received from Laughter Yoga? I have a new tool to work with people. Even those who are very sick can experience moments of joy and happiness and other long lasting benefits. They can forget about their health challenges and relax. They can laugh and with laughter the healing process starts.This is extraordinary and awesome. There is also a personal benefit..I can laugh anytime and anywhere. It is so simple and yet miraculous. Where do you practice/lead Laughter Yoga ? Personally I practice Laughter Yoga everywhere...at work, at home, in the car...I can do it in any free moment. The Laughter Yoga group meets twice a month...in the school I co-found.... It is called Centrum Ksztalcenia Akademia Zdrowia and is located in Lublin , Poland.ul. Archidiakoñska 6. We meet every other Thursday at 6 PM. The next meetings will take place October 30, November 13 and November 27 Your Laughter Yoga goals? I plan to have more Laughter Yoga classes and have them more often. I would like to meet weekly and then even daily. My dream is to have a big Laughter Yoga gathering in the biggest square in Lublin, Litewski Square. I see lots of people laughing together. Do you have a website or contact email? My e-mail is zlotysrodek@interia.pl And my web sites are: www.superszkoly.pl www.zlotysrodek.pl www.naturoterapie.pl A favorite Laugher Yoga exercise? My favorite exercises are the Calcutta and Milk Shake. Calcutta stimulates and energizes and Milk Shake is really funny. There is no soul who would not laugh doing it ...mixing..shaking and drinking...ha ha ha Anything else you would like to share: LET'S LAUGH!! |
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Dear Dr. Bustagut,
I know that Laughter Yoga increases good
chemicals in the brain, but where exactly in
our heads does laughter originate?
Med student seeking serious answer
Dear serious one
Ok, it's time for some serious laughter. And
when it appears, you can blame it on the
Limbic System
When we look closely at the areas of the brain
involved with laughter, the limbic system seems
to be central. The limbic system is a network of
structures located beneath the cerebral cortex.
This system is important because it controls
some behaviors that are essential to the life of
all mammals (finding food, self-preservation).
Interestingly, the same structures found in the
human limbic system can also be found in the
brains of evolutionary ancient animals such as
the alligator. In the alligator, the limbic system
is heavily involved in smell and plays an
important role in defending territory, hunting
and eating prey. In humans, the limbic system
is more involved in motivation and emotional
behaviors.
While the structures in this highly developed
part of the brain interconnect, research has
shown that the amygdala, a small
almond-shaped structure deep inside the
brain, and the hippocampus, a tiny,
seahorse-shaped structure, seem to be the
main areas involved with emotions. The
amygdala connects with the hippocampus as
well as the medial dorsal nucleus of the
thalamus.
These connections enable it to play an
important role in the mediation and control of
major activities like friendship, love and
affection and on the expression of mood. The
hypothalamus, particularly its median part, has
been identified as a major contributor to the
production of loud, uncontrollable laughter.
I know that Laughter Yoga increases good
chemicals in the brain, but where exactly in
our heads does laughter originate?
Med student seeking serious answer
Dear serious one
Ok, it's time for some serious laughter. And
when it appears, you can blame it on the
Limbic System
When we look closely at the areas of the brain
involved with laughter, the limbic system seems
to be central. The limbic system is a network of
structures located beneath the cerebral cortex.
This system is important because it controls
some behaviors that are essential to the life of
all mammals (finding food, self-preservation).
Interestingly, the same structures found in the
human limbic system can also be found in the
brains of evolutionary ancient animals such as
the alligator. In the alligator, the limbic system
is heavily involved in smell and plays an
important role in defending territory, hunting
and eating prey. In humans, the limbic system
is more involved in motivation and emotional
behaviors.
While the structures in this highly developed
part of the brain interconnect, research has
shown that the amygdala, a small
almond-shaped structure deep inside the
brain, and the hippocampus, a tiny,
seahorse-shaped structure, seem to be the
main areas involved with emotions. The
amygdala connects with the hippocampus as
well as the medial dorsal nucleus of the
thalamus.
These connections enable it to play an
important role in the mediation and control of
major activities like friendship, love and
affection and on the expression of mood. The
hypothalamus, particularly its median part, has
been identified as a major contributor to the
production of loud, uncontrollable laughter.
LAUGHTER YOGA, WHAT'S THE DEAL?
A L.Y. Poem by Linda L Batchelor-Ballew
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Laughter Yoga what's the deal - is it fake or is it real?
It swept the world that's its reference and how it's done?
That's the preference,
We breathe like yoga and we laugh, our sadness seems to
cut in half
but oxygen that's where we gain, it zooms to body and the
brain.
For founder look across the sky, to India, in old Mumbai,
Where Dr. K. stood alone, Kataria, first name Madan,
In 95, he found just 5 to laugh and to respire
5,000 clubs! 55 lands! Ho ho, hum hum, wildfire!
Med facts don't lie, but our brain does, our body doesn't know
that true or false the laughter works, we heal, we smile, we
grow.
It's hard to laugh, we're in a pickle, but then - what's that? My
word - a GIGGLE!!
Again we see through children's eyes, no inhibition, joyful
cries,
I laugh you laugh, no joke, it's true - Oh look there's Podrick,
laughing too!
We didn't need a stand up man - Way To Go! Yes We Can!
Laughter - Yoga - Body mind - always healthy always kind,
Laughter surge to heal and calm, breathing cool air, soothing
balm.
It's here, it's now, Don't search the Arctic! Your time may be
quite cathartic.
Feel the love, hold it close we all deserve another dose,
Doc. Kataria - he ain't dumb - says "Ho ho. Ha ha ha and
Hummmm,,,,,,,,,,".
Copyright (c) 2007 Linda L Batchelor-Ballew
| I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth." -- Quincy Jones |