Meditation through laughter
Science shows laughing and meditating share similar brain wave patterns.
Wellness
Wellness is a doctrine that helps people become healthy and happy in their lives.
Why I love to laugh in the park in winter
Does the slightest dip in the temperature send you snuggling under the doona? There are powerful health benefits to be enjoyed from stepping into the brisk air for exercise — and laughing, writes laughter yoga faciltator Heather Joy Campbell.
Do I need a sense of humour to do laughter yoga?
People occasionally cry off participating in laughter yoga because they ‘don’t have a sense of humour’. “I’ve nothing to laugh… Read More »Do I need a sense of humour to do laughter yoga?
Surprising ways laughter yoga heals hurts
‘Sticks and stones may break your bones but words will never hurt you.’ Did a parent, teacher or another respected… Read More »Surprising ways laughter yoga heals hurts
How laughter yoga defies ‘not being in the mood’
What do you do when you’re ‘not in the mood’ for something? Avoid it or do it anyway? The Happydemic’s Heather Joy explains why laughter yoga is a brilliant case study for getting on with it.
Author interview with Janni Goss, Love Laughter and Longevity The Art and Science of Wellbeing
The Happydemic’s Heather Joy asks author Janni Goss how to outsmart stress and seek healthy longevity.
Tips to stop New Year resolutions from being sabotaged
Laughter clubs are a great place to realise your New Year goal of being less stressed, happier, more positive and playful — and healthier too.
Laughter response to negative self-talk
The Happydemic’s Heather Joy describes two laughter yoga exercises involving nonsensical utterances to combat unhelpful, negative, self-talk.
The ‘wild’ nature of swimming is good for us
Swimming in nature is hugely beneficial for body and mind just as laughing as part of laughter yoga, rather than at something funny, is. The Happydemic’s Heather Joy shares her favourite wild swimming locations and water-safe tips.
6 instant mood boosters
Laughter is 1 of 6 ways recommended to use when you’ve had a tough/rough/bad/sad day and need an instant lift.