What we’re about
In this class, we don’t tell jokes or rely on humor or comedy, just classical exercises that encourage laughter, deep breathing, stretching, and clapping. The laughter exercises help facilitate a gentle deepening of mindful awareness and an easy connection with other class members. Plus laughter is very contagious!
What are the benefits? Our exercises use laughter as an “in the moment skill” and can:
- Increase blood flow and oxygen to all the major organs
- Enhance endorphin levels which make us feel uplifted and reduce pain
- Stimulate the immune, digestive, and cardiac systems
- Reduce stress levels and boost our emotional well-being
- Help build resilience
- Relax, strengthen, and lengthen the muscles with stretching
- Help create a laughing community and strong social connection
To receive an email updates about the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health's laughter yoga class, sign up here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/BQzFh1L/laughteryoga. Anyone interested in joining a community of laughter and would like a fun, free way to de-stress is welcome!
Get information about upcoming meetings here: https://osher.ucsf.edu/public-classes/laughter-yoga
Laughter is contagious and has a powerful and immediate effect on our mind, body, and spirit. Our bodies can’t tell the difference between real or simulated laughter. This class involves deep breathing, stretching, clapping, and laughter exercises.
The class meets on Thursday evenings, except holidays.
Fee: Free; sponsored by the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health
Location: Online
Registration: Drop-in; register online as you join the class.
Contact: See contact information at [https://osher.ucsf.edu/public-classes/laughter-yoga](mailto:classes@ocim.ucsf.edu)
