USA - (2005-05-25)

Official Wikipedia "Laughter Yoga" Entry

This is official. Laughter Yoga is now in the English version of Wikipedia the biggest multilingual free-content encyclopedia on the Internet!

India - (2005-05-31)

Inner Spirit Of Laughter May 2006: Power Of Exhalation, By Dr. Madan Kataria

How much you breathe out defines how much you can breathe in. Exhalation is therefore much more important than inhalation. Laughing is the easiest and most powerful way to completely empty your lungs. The better you breathe, the healthier you become. Physical health and mental health go hand in hand.

Australia - (2005-08-24)

From Drug to Laughter Addiction

This is the inspiring story of a young man of 16 who transformed himself from a depressed drug addict to a happy clown serving his community.

Australia - (2005-08-27)

First Spiritual Retreat and Teacher Training Deeply Touching

First Spiritual Retreat combined with Laughter Yoga Teachers proved a unique experience that deeply touched and moved all the participants.

USA - (2005-09-04)

Laughter Yoga Research with Dr Lee Berk Becomes a Reality

Scientific research project on Laughter Yoga scheduled to start in 2006. Its purpose is to scientifically measure the impact of Laughter Yoga on stress levels in the workplace, and publish the findings in official journals to achieve scientific world recognition.

Japan - (2006-03-29)

Japan now officially training "Laughter Therapist"

The Tokyo-based Japan Society of Healing Environment, comprising doctors, lawyers and professors, announced this week its first graduates: 49 laughter therapists.

India - (2006-04-30)

2006 Message From Dr. Madan Kataria For World Laughter Day

Dear Laughter lovers,

Today is World Laughter Day and a very auspicious day for the whole planet. Our mission is to achieve World Peace through laughter. Tens of thousands of people are gathering around the world to show solidarity and commitment towards this goal. The method we are using is very simple and still very profound: we laugh for no reason, which is the purest form of laughter and an expression of unconditional love.

China - (2006-04-30)

World Peace In Action: First Chinese Laughter Club

It all started with a TV show from Taiwan broadcasted on a Chinese television, in which Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher John Cheng demonstrated some Laughter Yoga exercises.

Iran - (2006-04-30)

World Peace In Action: Tehran Laughter club going strong

We were very pleased to recently hear from our Teheran Laughter club, in Iran.

Israel - (2006-04-30)

Israeli Laughter Club leads joint Arabs/Jews sessions

The first Israeli laughter club was opened in December 2005. Then a report came in February of young palestinians "jumping the fence" to come laugh with the Jews.

USA - (2006-04-30)

America is waking up to the Laughter Yoga movement

Dr Kataria led his first two Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher trainings in California and Georgia in March and April 2006. 26 people attended and were profoundly inspired. His US tour also took him to Hawaii and Illinois. Over 500 people attended his different presentations.

USA - (2006-05-07)

World Laughter Day 2006 Was Celebrated With Great Enthusiasm!

Reports came to us from all corners of the world: the English and other Europeans braved the rain, the Indians marched the streets in large numbers, the Australians, Taiwanese, Chinese, Mexicans, Americans, Canadians and many more around the world got together in small and large gatherings to affirm through laughter that they are a part of the world family, and not apart from it.

USA - (2006-05-18)

A Whole New Mind

World acclaimed and best-selling author Daniel Pink devoted a whole chapter to Laughter Yoga and why people laugh in his book A Whole New Mind, a groundbreaking guide to surviving, thriving, and finding meaning in an outsourced, automated, upside down world.

India - (2006-05-31)

Frequently Asked Questions May 2006: I want to start a laughter club. What do I do?

Attend one of our powerful certified laughter yoga leaders trainings. You will find them of invaluable help because of the practical experience that you gain there (both Dr Kataria and our network of Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers hold courses in many countries.

USA - (2006-06-01)

The Laughter Yoga Premium Zone Has Arrived!

It took a little while and our Premium Zone is now ready! Do not miss this opportunity to access valuable laughter resources. The introductory price is US$60 for 12 months. Current available resources include:

USA - (2006-06-02)

Request For Laughter Yoga Testimonials

We are always appreciative of testimonials from Laughter Yoga Lovers that we can use to show others around the world how this method can benefit them. Please take a moment to help us to help you! Here are a few ideas to get you going:

USA - (2006-06-05)

Are You Interested in An Online Laughter Yoga Leader Certification?

Please contact us to be informed first hand as soon as we are ready.

USA - (2006-06-05)

2006 Laughter Yoga Conferences

Join the founders of the Worldwide Laughter Clubs Movement, Dr Madan and Madhuri Kataria, in our 2006 Laughter Yoga Conferences. We will have: * The latest laughs from around the world * Business hints and tips * The Best Laughing Man and Woman competition * A (non) Talent Quest * The Fancy dress night * Networking with other Laughter Leaders * The opportunity to meet and learn from the Giggling Guru himself * And more!

Taiwan - (2006-07-10)

First Laughter Club in a military hospital of Taiwan

Th Public TV Station reported the news.

India - (2006-07-10)

A unique laughter club in the world

BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!! Matlani Garden in the city of Indore (central India) hosts 8 laughter sessions everyday, 365 days in a year.