Philadelphia Area WORLD LAUGHTER DAY CELEBRATION 2022

Mark your calendars, Sunday, May 1st, 2:00-3:00 PM for this fun event at Rose Tree Park's Gazebo to celebrate WORLD LAUGHTER DAY! This will be the 8th year that we are organizing this special event for our area.
FREE PARKING, wheelchair accessible, restrooms open.

If it rains lightly, bring an umbrella.
If it's stormy or you'd rather attend a virtual Laughter Yoga celebration, Alexa will redirect you.
Arrive and pick your laughter spot by 1:30 PM
OPENING REMARKS by Alexa at 2:00 PM
LAUGHTER YOGA SESSION/peace meditation 2:05-3:00 PM

We are still practicing physical distancing and there will no touch exercises. Bring a mask if you wish.

Wear comfortable clothing, sun protection, pack a bottle of water,
chair/blanket and bring family and friends. Everyone is welcome.

Pre register here to help Alexa plan for logistics:
Pre register here to help Alexa plan the logistics, thanks!

Order a special WLD T-shirt for our event Proceeds support important community laughter programs at LaughterYogaUSA.org

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World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria to bring people together people of all cultures and backgrounds to foster world peace through laughter. This wonderful exercise fosters social connection, teamwork, personal joy, good health and offers many benefits to body, mind and spirit.

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Laughter Yoga is non religious and non political and open to all.
No experience necessary.
No yoga poses.

Laughter Yoga is laughter exercise (based on every day situations, rather than on jokes, comedy or humor).

These exercises include the Four Element of Joy (laughter, singing, dancing and improv/play).

Laughter Yoga is aerobic exercise (you will burn calories laughing) and can be performed seated or standing. Everyone can go at their own pace.
We do not laugh AT each other, we laugh WITH each other. It is a non judgmental and safe environment to experiment with your laughter and to become more playful : )

All you need, is a willingness to laugh. Even fabricated laughter can be beneficial. Your body cannot differentiate between real or simulated laughter. As long as you breathe deeply, you will benefit from the laughter. We add yogic breathing exercises (to engage the diaphragm and which help to create those belly laughs) . We finish our practice with a grounding and relaxing yoga nidra Mindfulness Meditation.

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Feeling the need for more laughter in your life?

Laughter Yoga just celebrated its' 27th Anniversary!
The numbers keep increasing. There's a reason why people in 115 countries and at thousands of laughter clubs, enjoy a regular Laughter Yoga practice.

What are the health benefits?
Stress reduction, improved social connections, well-being for body, mind and spirit.
We can all benefit from more laughter.

Come feel what it can do for you!
Join us for this event and you will feel uplifted, re-energized and so glad you tried it!

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What to wear? What to bring?

Wear bright, comfortable clothing and a friend. The more, the merrier!
If you need seating, please bring a chair or blanket for the final relaxation.