Laughter
Recipients of 2006 Laughter Ambassador Award
Virginia Laughter Lovers Club: Open to all
Regularly meets every 1st & 3th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM in the West-end of
Richmond, Virginia, USA.
For details contact us at friend@asianamerican-va.com Phone: 804 740 5529. First session is always Free.
World Laughter Day for Peace: Open
to all
Seventh Annual World Laughter Day for Peace was celebrated
on Sunday May 3, 2009 at the Bell Tower, Capitol Grounds, 9th & Franklin Streets, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
For details Contact Us at friend@asianamerican-va.com Phone: 804 740 5529.
Media
Coverage:
We have been written up in Dominion’s Connect
magazine, Jan. / Feb. 2004, Dominion’s Multi-cultural calendar, Henrico Citizen, Innsbrook Today magazine, Richmond
Times Dispatch, Style Weekly, V Magazine for Women, 50 Plus Magazine, Henrico County Leader
Laughter Clubs..What..Why..How..Where..When?
Laughter-Clubs were started in India by Dr. Madan Kataria (www.laughteryoga.org) in 1995.
In North America and the western world, Laughter-Clubs are being popularized by Dr. Steve Wilson (www.worldlaughtertour.com). There are more than
6000 laughter parties in 60 countries. Dr. Kataria & Wilson have collaborated to promote the Laughter Clubs
throughout the world. Laughter Clubs are Non-Political,
Non-Religious, Non-Exploitive, Non-Perfectionistic, Non-Threatening, Non-Competitive. Everyone is welcome.
Benefits:
Anti Stress, Strengthens the Immune System, Best Aerobic Exercise, Anti Depression, Anxiety and Psychosomatic Disorders,
Reduces High Blood Pressure, Arrests Progress of Heart Disease, Natural Pain Killer, Alleviates Bronchitis & Asthma, Improves
Stamina, Internal Jogging, Makes One Look Younger, Promotes Interpersonal Relationships, Improves Self Confidence, Has Social
Benefits
Workplace uses:
Laughter leads to
the use of both sides of the brain. This promotes creativity and productivity. Promotes team building. Healthy people take
less time off being sick. During high stress times (outages at the power stations) Laughter would reduce stress, leading to
safe and error-free work. Can be used to defuse high-tension encounters during meetings and project work.
Prescription:
Regular dose of Laughter for improved bottom-line A typical laughter club session consists of stretching and breathing exercises interspersed with a
variety of simulated laughter bouts. Laughter exercises combine it with Yoga techniques. A laughter session lasts about 20-30
minutes. There is no telling of jokes.
Presenters:
Vishwa
& Indu Bhargava are Certified Laughter Leaders. Both have been coached by the two world leaders, Dr. Kataria & Wilson.
Contact:
Mrs. Indu Bhargava, Phone: 804 740 5529 E-mail: friend@asianamerican-va.com
Laughter Club Sessions:
Regularly meets every 1st & 3th Tuesday of the month at 6:00
PM in the West-end of Richmond, Virginia, USA.
No charge
to individuals for the first session. Free to those unemployed. Can be offered at your location No charge
for sample presentation to decision makers
Special
Arrangement for Churches and Non-Profit Organizations
