Laughter Yoga is needed for well-being in companies. It serves as a social connector, a stress reliever, and a source of positivity.  And so much more as you are about to read.

Our bodies cannot distinguish between intentional laughter and genuine laughter, and very soon, intentional laughter becomes genuine laughter. We know laughter is contagious, just like yawning.

Companies can significantly benefit from employees participating in Laughter Yoga workshops, which typically last between 15 minutes and 1 hour.

Team Building

Firstly, Laughter Yoga fosters great social cohesion and enhances team building for those working from home, in a hybrid environment, or in the office.

Morale Boost

It creates positivity even when morale is low or teams are struggling with challenges. Laughter Yoga gives mental strength. It is a special coping mechanism that everyone needs in challenging times.

Reduces Stress

Stress in the body is naturally decreased when we laugh, so we feel much lighter and can cope more effectively. Employees are generally healthier, as stress is a leading cause of many illnesses.

Increases Energy

Laughter Yoga brings on a burst of energy, especially in the morning for those who struggle with mornings and in those slumps during the day. Starting the day with intentional laughter gives employees a boost of energy, increasing motivation and productivity.

Less Illnesses

Regular participation in laughter sessions can create an immunity boost, leading to fewer illnesses at work.

Creative Thinking – Solutions

With all the fresh oxygen entering their brains when they laugh, employees benefit from reduced brain fog, brilliant ideas, increased motivation, improved concentration, and enhanced creativity.

Confidence

Additionally, Laughter Yoga enhances employees’ self-esteem and confidence in expressing their thoughts and ideas.

Emotional Intelligence

With improved emotional intelligence created after practising Laughter Yoga for at least a month, employees become more caring and much better at assessing others’ emotions. A valuable personal skill in today’s world.

Of course, people can feel awkward and averse to trying something new, which is why companies now employ Laughter Professionals to run specialised 15- or 30-minute in-person or online beginners’ Laughter workshops to relieve the awkwardness and create a safe environment.

We all know laughter is the best medicine, right? Time to sign up for Laughter Yoga sessions

For more information on Laughter Yoga sessions, happiness workshops
and Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance contact Sunny Turner at happy@seriouslaughter.co.uk or call +447974 778091.