By Mili Despina, Panagiotopoulou Vassiliki Ioanna & Zafiropoulou Ioli Gregoria

Laughter Yoga is a unique wellness practice that combines intentional laughter exercises with deep breathing in order to improve both physical and mental health. Developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, it is based on the idea that the body cannot distinguish between real and simulated laughter, so both offer the same health benefits. Through playful activities, eye contact, and group interaction, laughter gradually becomes natural and contagious. This practice helps reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, increase oxygen intake, and promote a positive mood. Laughter Yoga is suitable for people of all ages and does not require a sense of humor, making it an accessible and joyful way to enhance overall well-being.

To engage more into the subject, our team interviewed an athletic friend of us who has actually participated in this form of yoga. Here she explains what she actually loves about it:

-So, dear G.Z. what inspired you to begin laughter yoga?

-Well, a dear friend of mine had this amazing idea to do something fun. So after some brainstorming, we decided what’s better than doing laughter yoga? And, it turns out, it actually was so much fun!

-Glad to hear that! How many times a week do you practice laughter yoga?

Well, it usually depends. We had already our first lesson and we are waiting patiently for the next! I would say it’s gonna be around 2-3 times.

- What do you enjoy so much about  laughter yoga?

To be honest, my absolute favorite thing in laughter yoga is -as basic as it seems-  the laughter! The freedom that comes with it, the warm feeling after spending an hour laughing, the quality time of spending some time doing something good for myself. I adore these!

-What would you advise someone that wants to engage in laughter yoga?

-To have a positive mindset and a smile waiting to shine. Don’t be afraid to join something new. I believe in you!

-Thank you G.Z. Hope you invite us with you in some laughter yoga sessions.

SOURCES :

   WIKIPEDIA

PERSONAL INTERVIEW