The power of laughter is truly remarkable 😳
It can create connections between people and enhance both physical and emotional health.
Laughter goes beyond just being fun; it's a powerful remedy for the body and mind. [1]
Laughter protects the heart 🫀
Laughter can improve blood vessel function and increase blood flow, which can help prevent heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems. It can also increase heart rate by 10–20%, while lowering blood pressure.
Laughter boosts the immune system 😁
Laughter can increase the number of T cells that produce antibodies, which can help reduce the likelihood of getting colds and coughs.
Laughter reduces pain 💊
Laughter releases endorphins, which can reduce the perception of physical pain for up to two hours. It can also reduce cortisol levels, which can minimize pain and inflammation throughout the body.
Laughter can reduce stress 😮💨
Laughter can lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, while increasing serotonin levels.
Laughter eases anxiety and tension 🤪
Laughter can trigger the release of endorphins, which can lead to an instant mood boost. Laughter can help relieve stress and anxiety.
But can you ‘make’ yourself laugh, and is it beneficial to ‘try’ to laugh?
Yes! Laughter yoga and other methods of induced laughing show us no matter how we come to be laughing, all the benefits still apply! [2]
Your Sacred Laughter Workout 💪 Finding More Fun and Frivolity
With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. But it can be hard finding a laugh sometimes. This guide is designed to help you find a laugh, even in trying times!
1. Smile! It’s the simple best start towards a laugh.
2. Look for what makes you happy in your life. And feel them! They probably won’t make you laugh – but they will soften your heart so that you might be open for a good laugh sometime soon!
3. When you hear laughter, move toward it. When you hear laughter, seek it out and ask, “What’s funny?” Instead of judging, or feeling separate – consider that that laugh might be calling to you too!
4. Spend time watching funny things! Watch a funny movie, TV show, or YouTube video. Watch Fenix doing his prance. Or better yet… Watch This! [Don’t worry Fenix didn’t hurt himself! He was having the time of life!!!]
Make time for fun, playful activities. Do you like bowling, miniature golfing, karaoke?
