There are a number of issues to be considered and decisions to be made before you start. Consider how often you will meet. This depends on your availability, venue issues and your target audience.
Core group
As the leader you will be crucial to the operation of the club until you can develop a core group who begin to take over responsibility, something that often takes a year or more. During startup there will be a great deal of extra work including venue hunting, promotion, seminars and more. Make sure you have adequate time and energy to undertake these tasks without becoming stressed.
Frequency & timing
Daily meetings are best in terms of benefits for yourself and participants, but for many this will not be practical. Consider meeting once or twice a week, or even less frequently. The days of the week are also important. Weekends may be easier for many people (and for you if you work also).
Consider meeting times. Early morning is excellent in terms of benefits and our body. Evenings may be practical, but some people may have difficulty sleeping on the laughter energy high, although this can be countered by incorporating relaxation techniques at the session’s end. What times are practical for your target audience? When is your venue available?
Ask potential members what times they would prefer.
Venue
Finding a free or very cheap venue to meet can be a challenge. During some seasons you may be able to meet outdoors in a park, but what about rainy or cold winter seasons? Even in a park you may require permits, do your research.
Church halls, community centers, scout halls, public libraries, museums, hospitals or clinics may provide free venues if you do not charge. Another option is to meet at someone’s home. If there are companies or organizations with an ideal space, ask them to donate the space in exchange for sponsorship promotion. They will generate goodwill among members.
Make sure the venue matches your group size, that it has adequate ventilation, toilet facilities and heating if you have cold winters. Be careful that you will not disturb neighbors as laughter clubs can get very noisy. Is the floor suitable for sitting or lying down? Also, beware of very high ceilings as laughter energy could be dissipated and echo may be a problem.
Try at all times to avoid costs or keep costs very low. Laughter clubs need to be provided as a free service. If there are costs for venues and other necessities, these can be defrayed by making a small charge or asking for donations. You can also look for sponsor who will gain considerable goodwill from members of the club by helping to keep it free.
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CONGRATULATIONS ! ! LAUGHTER YOGA IS AN EXCELLENT PRACTICE ! ! ! PLEASE I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE'S ANY LAUGHTER YOGA CLUB AT VENEZUELA ? IN WHICH CITY PLEASE? IF NOT, CAN ANYBODY BEGIN ONE ? HOW CAN I DO THAT ? THANKS IN ADVANCE ! !
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April 04, 2010
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I am glad to read this article. Laughter is truly best medicine to relieve stress. There are lots of good effects of laughter.
Laughing for no reason it self gives a reason to laugh. Thanks for this updated article.
Laughing for no reason it self gives a reason to laugh. Thanks for this updated article.
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December 20, 2009
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Please advise me how to go about starting a laughing club in my area.
Any laughter club where i can go and check out in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Any laughter club where i can go and check out in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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August 25, 2009
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Hi, I started Laughter Yoga Club in São Paulo state. I was prepared by Drs Ursula and Mary at Clube do Gargalhada do Brasil and Ana Banana at Escola do Riso in Portugal.
How can get register the LY Club São Paulo in this site?
Best regards
Marcelo Pinto (Doutor Risadinha)
How can get register the LY Club São Paulo in this site?
Best regards
Marcelo Pinto (Doutor Risadinha)
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August 17, 2009
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