Gem 2. Laugh Yoga
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Mid-Week Gem:
Laugh Yoga
Have you heard about laugh, or, laughing yoga?
Definition: Per Healthline.com: Quote: "Laughing yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise that aims to cultivate joy, bring out your inner-child, and help you let go of daily stressors." end quote.
The concept alone gave me the giggles, but, I decided to explore further, and I'm glad I did.
Some benefits of laughing yoga:
- Reduction of cortisol. (Stress hormone.)
- Increased oxygen to vital organs.
- Increased 'feel good' endorphins.
- Improves nervous system health.
- Pain reduction.
Laugh yoga clubs are sprouting up all over, and are great for those who enjoy group sessions.
Maybe you're more comfortable exercising at home with a friend, or on your own. There are books and videos to guide you in performing laugh yoga.
If you would like to watch a video explaining laughing yoga, (laughing exercise,) which includes an enjoyable demonstration that you can do at home: I suggest this 8mn. 10sec. video by: Joyful Being with Kim
You might also enjoy visiting her Website.
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I've watched the video, and participated in this guided laughing yoga twice today. The fur babies were initially concerned about their human's behavior. But, mid-way through the first session, they both appeared very interested. Second watch and participation session held their rapt attention the whole time and provided me with true belly laughs. Try watching this video!
ReplyDeleteHello - I don't know where I'm supposed to be posting but I like that there's fewer places to look, but I miss seeing everyone!
ReplyDeleteWe got back from vacation Tuesday (which was fun) but 2 hours away Willow got sick and was rushed to the ER vet - by the time we got home her trainer brother home and it was clear Willow wasn't well.
Yesterday early morning I rushed her back to the ER - she has gastritis & is still at the ER. I'm waiting hear from her doctor to see if she can come home. This is not our regular vet. But my regular vet did answer all of my questions when I called her to let her know that willow was in the er.
So that's all I have for now. I hope everyone is well
I’m so sorry to hear about Willow! Hope she is doing better now! Having a sick pet is so scary because they can’t tell you what’s wrong and usually don’t t complain, unlike humans. Keep us informed
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ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that dear Willow is sick. I hope the vet can get her on the road to recovery quick!
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Omg Cyn its so good to hear from you but so sorry to hear about poor Willow! I hope she gets well soon poor lil pupper.
ReplyDeleteJimmyJams- I have heard of laugh yoga before... totally forgot about it until you posted this! I think I saw it on some docu thing. Im sure Bella and Tyler were quite confused lmao