13-May-08
PANGEA DAY- LAUGHTER TAKES THE WORLD BY STORM
“The most surprising and uplifting films was about the ‘laughter clubs’ of India, headed by Dr. Madan Kataria, who hopes to establish 1 million of these clubs across the world. On Saturday, he and actress Goldie Hawn led the audience in several moments of roaring laughter across the planet. “When you laugh, you change,” Kataria told the crowd, “And when you change, the whole world changes around you.” - Los Angeles Times report on Pangea Day, May 2008
I always dreamt of having laughter sessions in different parts of the world. I wished for major television channels like BBC and CNN to telecast all laughter celebrations and reach out to the people in very corner of the globe. Read more…
08-May-08
This is a collection of selected Laughter Yoga exercises from the vast repertoire of Dr. Kataria’s years of experience and understanding of the concept. It is an effective blend of yogic, playful and value based exercises which will keep your exercise routine full of dynamism and energy.
It is a great resource for Laughter Yoga teachers who wish to train laughter leaders and also for those interested in learning more about Laughter Yoga sessions and want to practice laughter exercises for complete physical and psychological wellness. Read more…
16-Apr-08
5-day Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Training
Interlaken Switzerland - 28th May -1st June 2008 (Wed – Sun)
Villa Unspunnen, Oberdorf, Wilderswil
Training fee 795 Euros (not including meals & accommodation)
For details click here
Contact : info@villaunspunnen.ch
http://www.villaunspunnen.ch
Telephone: +41 33 821 04 44
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04-Apr-08
What is World Laughter Day?
“World Laughter Day” was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter Yoga movement (now counting over 6000 Laughter Clubs worldwide on all 5 continents). Read more…
04-Apr-08
Dear Laughter friends,
Today is World Laughter Day and a very auspicious day for the whole planet. Our mission is to bring good Health, Joy and World Peace through laughter. Thousands of people are gathering around the world to show solidarity and commitment towards this goal. Read more…
04-Oct-07
The following press release has been sent out to world media — please pass it along to your media contacts also.
I am teaching at Harbin Hot Springs in California and will post about the Miami Conference soon. Love & laughter - Madan
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11-Dec-06
Now you can see some of the best laughter yoga videos on our new Youtube channel.
You can view anytime and even chant and laugh along. It’s easy to add them to your own websites or send the link to friends. You can subscribe to the channel get notification of new videos as we post them.
If you have more videos please send me the details as comments to this post and we’ll arrange to add them to the Laughter Yoga Channel.
Love the laughter yoga at www.youtube.com/laughteryoga. [LINK NOW WORKING B->]
04-Dec-06
Laughter yoga is enjoying increased media attention at the moment.
Good Morning America is featuring laughter yoga this coming Monday between 7 & 9am on ABC.
NPR (National Public Radio) will feature laughter yoga next Friday in “All Things Considered” .
Discovery Channel are filming a feature at grabbagiraffe laughter club in New York city on Monday, Dec. 11th at 7:30pm. Attendance RSVP Francine 212.243.2365.
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04-Nov-06
Today Madhuri and I got up at 6am and went to Jogeshwari laughter club in Mumbai for a BBC laughter yoga filming for a BBC1 program called “Round the World”.
We met anchorman Simon Calder who is travel editor of “The Independent” UK at 6:30. In a 15 minute interview I explained laughter yoga and how to do the exercises. Read more…
26-Oct-06
Today a producer of a BBC team making a travel show for BBC1 called me. They are coming to visit laughter clubs in Mumbai on 3rd November for the BBC show. Media interest in laughter clubs is picking up very quickly.
26-Oct-06
Today a photo journalist from Marie Claire US magazine came to visit me in Mumbai. Marie Claire is writing an article on how woman in India are coping with life through laughter yoga.
We went to two laughter clubs near my home. He took pictures of groups of ladies dressed in Indian sarees and suits. He was taking photos of only woman and the men were asking why not even one picture of men? They came to know and laughed about it when I told them towards the end of session.
While having breakfast the journalist asked me why there are more women in laughter clubs and very few men? Good question. I replied as follows:
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