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Family Laughter Yoga

March 22, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

|Recurring Event (See all)

An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Fourth of the month, repeating until May 31, 2025

Family Laughter Yoga

Laughter is the best medicinefor all ages!
With Charles Koppel, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor
Fourth Saturdays starting July 27 @ 10-11am
Join us for a fun opportunity to laugh and nourish the inner child–no skills or prior experience needed! 
Laughter Yoga does not require physical poses or strain on the body; it is accessible to everyone.
Family friendly event but open to individuals as well. 

5 Benefits of Laughter Yoga
1) Improves mood and brings more laughter & joy to life:  “Motion creates emotion” (and emotions change the way we see the world)
Accesses the body’s natural pharmacy (such as endorphins)

Encourages lightheartedness and playfulness

2) Decreases physical, mental and emotional stress

Good cardiac and aerobic workout

Decreases stress hormones: cortisol and epinephrine

3) Improves health and vitality:
Oxygenates the body and brain
Massages the internal organs
Supports immune system health
Provides natural pain relief
Reduces stress which contributes to or exacerbates many illnesses including chronic disease

4) Builds connection with others:
Laughter is a positive energy that connects people

5) Helps keep a positive attitude in challenging times
Is a physical manifestation of optimism
Helps us to deal with challenging situations & negative people
Not about making sadness, fear and anger bad—but rather gives us more buoyancy to experience these without getting stuck there.

What participants should bring:  Anything comfortable in which to move.  An extra layer that you can easily remove is a good idea, too, because I will have you up and moving for a large chunk of the time.  You are welcome to bring a water bottle.  Optional: Yoga mat to lie upon for the Laughter Mediation toward the end of the session.

Event Fee: $20
Please Register as class size is limited! https://square.link/u/G8XmKfrJ
RSVP deadline:  Saturday, July 27 @ 9:00 am

PARKING: 

About the instructor: 

Charles Koppel became a Reiki Master in 2021 and has been practicing Reiki since 2011.  He also leads Laughter Yoga classes for all ages and communities. Charles holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology (MSPsy), and has been an elementary school teacher for 33 years. Charles believes that laughter is the best medicine, and having worked part time as an EMT, Charles has always enjoyed helping others. He finds that his work through Laughter Yoga and Reiki provides healing benefits to both the recipient and the provider! Charles also enjoys providing a highly adaptable and inclusive wellness offering through Laughter Yoga, as it does not require any specific poses or demands on the body. There are no skills required to participate in Laughter Yoga, simply the willingness to approach the experience with a childlike playfulness.  According to Kurt Vonnegut, “Laughing is good exercise.  It’s like jogging on the inside.”

Details

Date:
March 22, 2025
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Organizer

Bridgehac

Venue

Bridge Healing Arts Center
304 Main St
Farmington, CT 06032 United States
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Phone:
(860) 404-2578
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