Laughter Yoga
January 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
An event every month that begins at 11:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating until June 30, 2025
Laughter is the best medicine–for all ages!
With Charles Koppel, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor
Every 2nd Sunday starting Dec 8, 2024 from 11-12PM
Laughter Yoga does not require physical poses or strain on the body and is accessible to everyone.
Laughter yoga sessions begin with warm-up exercises that loosen you up, release nervous energy, and encourage a free flow of laughter. The below is a loose overview that can include some or all of the following per class:
- Welcome
- Gentle Warm-Up
- Laughter and Breathing Exercises
- Laughter Meditation
- Grounding Activity
- Improves mood and brings more laughter & joy to life
- Decreases physical, mental and emotional stress:
- Improves health and vitality:
- Builds connection with others:
- Helps keep a positive attitude in challenging times
Please Register as class size is limited! https://square.link/
RSVP deadline: The day of class by 9:00 amParking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says “304 Main Street”. Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Serenity Room.
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.”