Did you read about Julie Whitehead, of Hinton Manor Lane setting up\u00a0\u00a0 regular laughter classes in the town. She is going to teach the concept of laughing yoga to people.
\nIt is all about de-stressing and having fun. When we laugh cortisol goes down and the happy hormones – the endorphins – come up.
\nLaughter has been proved to have health benefits for people both old and young, do you know why \u2026\u2026here are some reasons<\/p>\n
\u2022 Laughter relaxes your complete body. After a good, hearty laugh all your physical tension and stress will get relieved, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes.
\n\u2022 Laughter boosts your immune system. Laughter can improve your resistance to diseases by decreasing your stress hormones and increasing immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies.
\n\u2022 Laughter triggers the release of endorphins. Your body\u2019s natural feel-good chemicals called the endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being. Laughter triggers these hormones.
\n\u2022 Laughter is beneficial for your heart. It protects the heart by improving the function of blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.
\nBenefits of Laughter
\nPhysical
\n\u2022 Boosts immunity
\n\u2022 Relaxes your muscles
\n\u2022 Decreases pain
\n\u2022 Lowers stress hormones
\n\u2022 Prevents heart disease
\nMental
\n\u2022 Improves mood
\n\u2022 Eases anxiety and fear
\n\u2022 Adds joy and zest to life
\n\u2022 Enhances resilience
\n\u2022 Relieves stress
\nSocial
\n\u2022 Attracts others to us
\n\u2022 Helps defuse conflict
\n\u2022 Strengthens relationships
\n\u2022 Enhances teamwork
\n\u2022 Promotes group bond<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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