Laugh and Learn at the
Laughter Yoga Institute
Laughter Yoga is the practice of laughter as a form of exercise, free of the need for jokes or comedy, where yogic breathing is integrated with intentional laughter techniques. Participants live life more joyfully and are better able to cope with whatever stresses life may bring them.
Laughter Yoga was created by Dr. Madan Kataria (a physician from India) with his wife Madhuri (a yoga teacher) in 1995, and developed and promoted in the USA as “therapeutic laughter” by psychologist Steve Wilson.
Workshops and Programs for
People, Leaders, and Business
The Laughter Yoga Institute offers state-of-the art training programs, workshops, seminars; and innovation and advancement in the world of therapeutic laughter.
The Institute Programs include seminars, workshops, and heart-opening Laughter Adventure programs to relieve stress, develop emotional intelligence, and bring a sense of celebration to life.
The two-day intensive Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training program is authorized by the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga. Graduates of the program become Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders.
Laughter at work is a management tool to improve communications, increase creativity, and reduce stress and the accompanying illness. Employees who enjoy coming to work are less likely to move on. Laughter Yoga sessions bring the basic skills to the workplace; training programs for managers and CEOs help keep the skills alive and growing. Custom programs are available.
Laugh with Laguna Laughter Club
Laugh daily for health, fun and friendship, by the ocean waves in Laguna Beach, California, with the Laguna Laughter Club. See the Laguna Laughter Club Newsletter for more Laguna events.
Find a Laughter Club Near You
Discover Laughter Clubs in Southern California and see links to clubs worldwide.
About the Laughter Yoga Institute Founder Jeffrey Briar
Jeffrey Briar was a teacher of traditional yoga and an accomplished comedic actor for 35 years before embracing the world of Yogic/Therapeutic Laughter. He is certified as a Laughter Yoga Teacher by Dr. Kataria and as a Laughter Leader by Steve Wilson. See media clips featuring Mr. Briar.
As Director of the Laughter Yoga Institute, Mr. Briar gives presentations and keynote speeches, oversees program development, delivers community and professional outreach programs, and provides and supervises laughter-leadership training.
Contact Jeffrey Briar and the Laughter Yoga Institute at jbriar@lyinstitute.org
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