Laughter in the Business World

“You are the wonderful Laughter Ambassador who helped make our conference the lovely success that the feedback suggests it was!
Thank you, ho, ha, ha!”
Kristin Courtney, Access Abilities

Laughter Yoga in the Business World

Do you have stress? Most people do. Especially in the business world. There are so many pressures and responsibilities. It can lead to stress, depression, burn-out and even serious illness.
What can alleviate this workplace stress? Laughter, of course. Scientific research has demonstrated that laughter can help to resolve workplace stress and many related issues.
A one-year Laughter Yoga trial in a Danish IT company yielded the following results: The companies sales increased more than 25% in a highly competitive market while stress levels decreased by 75%. The program consisted of Laughter Yoga sessions daily for a week followed by weekly sessions for one year. All management and employees participated and stress levels were scientifically monitored.

Indeed, laughter is great. In our everyday life, there are opportunities to laugh, but on average, these laughs only last for 2.2 seconds. This is not enough to unleash laughter’s full potential. It is only when we laugh vigorously for a longer time that we can experience powerful physiological and biochemical changes.

This is why Laughter Yoga is such an effective tool in the business world. It is a breakthrough delivery system, which enables a person to laugh continuously for an extended period of time even without having a developed sense of humor. This is extremely beneficial, particularly because it is punctuated with deep, yogic breathing. Together, the laughing and breathing serve to diminish stress, provides a proactive approach to taking control of one’s well being, builds teamwork, boosts physical health, reduces group benefit premiums and can even improve creativity and efficiency.

For these reasons, companies around the world are starting to utilize Laughter Yoga. Results indicate that employees in Laughter Yoga programs become more committed, learn more easily, improve their interpersonal skills, and that the workplace becomes a happier place. It is often reflected in increased sales, efficiency and productivity and an improved bottom line.

Just last week I did a Laughter Yoga session at the Scotia Bank for the staff. I arrived before the bank opened and finished while their customers were lining up waiting for the doors to open.
Everyone at the Branch who participated had great things to say and the atmosphere since then has been very positive and friendly. They thanked me for the endless good vibes and appreciation for my work.
Here’s what they had to say,
     “It was very inspirational and the feeling carried through for me at least the whole evening. Incredibly powerful! We just loved it and received so much from the experience. Exactly what our intention was for the wellness day.”

A remarkable thing happens when you feel good about yourself, you gain the power to succeed. When you surround yourself with men and women who share your positive attitude, it becomes easier to maintain a good self image and the positive results that come with it. Optimists are unique people in today’s world. They promise themselves to think only of the best, work only for the best and expect only the best. They remain strong so that nothing can disturb their peace of mind. Most importantly, they draw out the positive in everyone they meet.

Laughter in the business world?  YES, its a life changing experience!

11 Good Reasons to Laugh for NO Reason!

  1. Laughter easily changes the way we feel.  It helps us to feel good, relax, be more self-confident and self-expressive.
  2. Laughter improves our interpersonal relationships. If we are laughing, we cant be fighting.
  3. Laughter is a stress buster. It relieves physical, emotional and mental stress
  4. Laughter strengthens the immune system and helps maintain good health.
  5. Laughter is anti-aging. It increases blood supply to the face, making it glow. It helps us to feel and look younger. We look beautiful when we laugh.
  6. Laughter is an aerobic exercise equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise.
  7. Laughter increases the levels of endorphins-the body’s natural pain killers
  8. Laughter helps control high blood pressure and improves respiration, circulation and digestion.
  9. Laughter makes us more imaginative and creative. It improves our sense of humour and sleep.<
  10. Laughter helps dump depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders. Laughter shrinks the hurts of everyday life. It interrupts the power struggle and releases tension and anger.  This helps us to be more accepting and peaceful.
  11. Laughter helps us to tap into our child-like spirit daily.

5 ELEMENTS TO ENHANCE YOUR LAUGHTER EXPERIENCE

  1. Engage. Whether your laughter is forced or real, the body doesn’t know the difference. Either way you will benefit. So fake it until you make it!
  2. Eye contact. Laughter is contagious and it spreads by making eye contact and moving around to interact with as many people as you can. It also helps to keep you in the present moment.
  3. Enthusiasm. A joyful spirit is noisy. Laugh heartily. Acting joyfully and energetically will help you to feel that way.
  4. Extend. Keep laughing and continue the laughter exercise until you hear clapping with hoho hahaha or with cheering. This is what makes it a laughter workout and what is needed for the benefits.
  5. Embrace this opportunity to be Ego-less. Eliminate thinking talking or joking. You are laughing unconditionally for the sheer joy of it and connecting to your child-like playfulness. This is a safe place to let go and laugh together. 

Book your customized “Awakening to the Happiness Journey Series” today!
Call Kathryn direct at: 905-574-1765
 Email: info@laughyourselfhealthy.ca

     You are so lovely and hilarious! You brought out the silly and belly laughs in all of us! Anyone looking to have a room full of people giggling and smiling should book Kathryn Kimmins! Very, very good! YAYYY!
     Keep smiling and laughing! You are God’s hands and heart extended here on earth. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. 

Kristin Courtney - Access Abilities

     I just wanted to send a quick note and say THANK YOU for your amazing presentation this past weekend. We really appreciate the time you took to both prepare and present to our members. Your session provided all of us with such valuable knowledge and “food for thought.”  Your work has helped all of us become better teachers allowing us to support our students! OFSHEEA wishes you all the best and stay safe!  

Michelyn - OFSHEEA

     I was so lucky to have you at Eleanor Rowlandson’s Red Hat Convention where you made all of us aware and so happy with your session to the huge group of 500, as a key note.
     To be honest in the past few months of lock down, the Red Hat ladies remembered many of things you taught us and it surely helped to relieve the stress
     Several of my groups have booked you so looking forward to changing my red hat,  LOL! You are so awesome to have around, We need YOU IN OUR LIVES for sure, Thank you, big smile on my face.
    

Janice Lucus

Red Hats, Probus, ARM

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