Dr. Kataria’s Laughter Yoga Diary

Healing of Des’s tumor through laughing alone proves that laughter heals not only when practiced in groups but even when done alone.

I met Dr. Madan Kataria and his wife, Madhuri on their trip to Melbourne in March this year. As they stayed with us, I had the opportunity to learn how to laugh alone.

Greatly inspired I started to laugh all by myself every day after meditation. The laughter exercises include chants of Ho Ho, Ha Ha and deep breathing. I also do these exercises even while walking. I allow myself to be spontaneous and childlike and make funny movements. I also sing some positive affirmations like:

I am happy tee hee hee; I am free tee hee hee; I am healthy tee hee hee; I am strong tee hee hee…

Regular practice of laughing alone has had a tremendous effect on my health condition. Though suffering from a tumor for some time, I can feel it getting smaller. Even my specialist was amazed when he realized it had shrunk remarkably. He cancelled the radiotherapy and said,’ I am happy to keep an eye on it for now. I really believe it’s laughter, meditation and positive affirmations that have worked so wonderfully together.’

I also think laughter is anti-ageing. Though I’m 60 I feel very energetic, there is less pain and I can easily do a lot of things. People remark I look much better and younger!

I’m very grateful to Dr. Kataria who taught me to laugh on a daily basis as the clubs only meet once a week. Now laughing everyday has completely changed my life and given me a more positive outlook.

Thank You,

Namaste,

Des Nicholson
(Eltham Laughter Club, Melbourne, Victoria- Australia)