Dr. Kataria’s Laughter Yoga Diary

This is one of the most magical healing instances I came across. The dramatic change in Dianne’s condition confirms the effective therapeutic power of Laughter Yoga. Depression is number one sickness in the world and it is estimated that more than 12000 million dollars are spent in producing anti depressant pills in USA alone.

In January 1997, my thoughts of suicide became frequent and by April 1997 I was officially diagnosed with Clinical Depression. Over time my condition became severe and by this year I was spending over $400 on depression medication each month.

I first heard about Laughter Yoga on the American TV show ‘Dancing with the Stars’. It seemed delightful. Then on April 11^th 2007, I happened to see LY on the Oprah Winfrey show. Even before the show ended I signed up for the May Sierra Madre training and tried to find a local LY group. The next day I met Jeffrey, a Laughter Yoga teacher who guided me to my initial session.

Just two months after my first LY experience on April 12, I had amazingly decreased the use of medicines by almost 80%. In fact, I’m completely free of all medication now and am saving over $400 each month. I sleep better than I ever have in 11 years; people tell me I look great, especially at 64!

My life has undergone a remarkable change. I have been interviewed on three TV programs and I also co-host a local cable TV show. I have more requests to conduct sessions than I can handle.

Love, light, laughter and many blessings

Dianne Theil McNinch