Author: Madan Kataria, M.D.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134949
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day--no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humor! Laughter yoga is all about voluntary laughter--how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, heightened immunity, and, especially, enhanced mood: If you act happy, you'll become happy--your body can't tell the difference! Children laugh more than 300 times a day, adults fewer than fifteen. But it's easy to start laughing again. The exercises in this book combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full body-mind workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: Ten minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. With Laughter Yoga, join the growing worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Laughter Yoga
Author: Madan Kataria, M.D.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134949
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day--no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humor! Laughter yoga is all about voluntary laughter--how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, heightened immunity, and, especially, enhanced mood: If you act happy, you'll become happy--your body can't tell the difference! Children laugh more than 300 times a day, adults fewer than fifteen. But it's easy to start laughing again. The exercises in this book combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full body-mind workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: Ten minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. With Laughter Yoga, join the growing worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143134949
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day--no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humor! Laughter yoga is all about voluntary laughter--how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, heightened immunity, and, especially, enhanced mood: If you act happy, you'll become happy--your body can't tell the difference! Children laugh more than 300 times a day, adults fewer than fifteen. But it's easy to start laughing again. The exercises in this book combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full body-mind workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: Ten minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. With Laughter Yoga, join the growing worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLE
Heavenly Hirani's School of Laughing Yoga
Author: Sarah-Kate Lynch
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1775537064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A sparkling, moving, utterly charming new novel from the incomparable Sarah-Kate Lynch Annie Jordan never wanted to go to India: there were too many poor people and the wrong sorts of smells. But when she ends up there anyway, to her great surprise it’s not the beggars that cling to her, it’s the lessons in life — courtesy of Heavenly Hirani and her beachside laughing yoga. This endearing new novel by Sarah-Kate Lynch will reconfirm for her fans what a master she is of humour, exploring and understanding human experience and creating a vivid world around her utterly believable characters.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1775537064
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A sparkling, moving, utterly charming new novel from the incomparable Sarah-Kate Lynch Annie Jordan never wanted to go to India: there were too many poor people and the wrong sorts of smells. But when she ends up there anyway, to her great surprise it’s not the beggars that cling to her, it’s the lessons in life — courtesy of Heavenly Hirani and her beachside laughing yoga. This endearing new novel by Sarah-Kate Lynch will reconfirm for her fans what a master she is of humour, exploring and understanding human experience and creating a vivid world around her utterly believable characters.
The Power of Laughter Yoga: Combining Laughter with Exercise for Wellbeing
Author: Carol Sanders
Publisher: Raghava Appikatla
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Imagine a world where laughter isn't just a response to a funny joke, but a powerful tool for improving your physical and mental health. This book reveals the incredible potential of Laughter Yoga, a unique practice that combines the joy of laughter with simple, mindful movements. Discover how this revolutionary approach can unlock a wealth of benefits, from boosting your immune system and reducing stress to increasing energy levels and fostering a sense of community. Dive into the science behind Laughter Yoga, exploring the physiological and psychological mechanisms that make it so effective. Learn about the "fake it till you make it" phenomenon, where even simulated laughter triggers the release of endorphins, creating a natural high that improves mood and reduces pain. Uncover the practical applications of Laughter Yoga for various conditions, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The book provides a comprehensive guide to integrating Laughter Yoga into your daily routine. Explore a diverse range of exercises and techniques, from playful warm-ups and deep breathing exercises to dynamic laughter sessions and mindful laughter meditations. Discover the importance of building a supportive community, sharing the joy of laughter with others, and creating a culture of positive energy. This book is not just about learning how to laugh more, but about empowering yourself to live a happier, healthier life filled with genuine laughter and joy.
Publisher: Raghava Appikatla
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
Imagine a world where laughter isn't just a response to a funny joke, but a powerful tool for improving your physical and mental health. This book reveals the incredible potential of Laughter Yoga, a unique practice that combines the joy of laughter with simple, mindful movements. Discover how this revolutionary approach can unlock a wealth of benefits, from boosting your immune system and reducing stress to increasing energy levels and fostering a sense of community. Dive into the science behind Laughter Yoga, exploring the physiological and psychological mechanisms that make it so effective. Learn about the "fake it till you make it" phenomenon, where even simulated laughter triggers the release of endorphins, creating a natural high that improves mood and reduces pain. Uncover the practical applications of Laughter Yoga for various conditions, including anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The book provides a comprehensive guide to integrating Laughter Yoga into your daily routine. Explore a diverse range of exercises and techniques, from playful warm-ups and deep breathing exercises to dynamic laughter sessions and mindful laughter meditations. Discover the importance of building a supportive community, sharing the joy of laughter with others, and creating a culture of positive energy. This book is not just about learning how to laugh more, but about empowering yourself to live a happier, healthier life filled with genuine laughter and joy.
Laugh for No Reason
Author: Madan Kataria
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788187529019
Category : Laughter
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788187529019
Category : Laughter
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
You Are a Lion!
Author: Taeeun Yoo
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525515127
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introduction to yoga a book to be treasured.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525515127
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
With simple instructions and bright, clear illustrations, award-winning artist Taeeun Yoo invites children to enjoy yoga by assuming playful animal poses. And she sparks their imagination further by encouraging them to pretend to be the animal - to flutter like a butterfly, hiss like a snake, roar like a lion and more. Yoga is great for kids because it promotes flexibility and focus - and it's relaxing good fun! The charming pictures of children and animals and the lyrical text make this gentle introduction to yoga a book to be treasured.
The Positive Psychology of Laughter and Humour
Author: Freda Gonot-Schoupinsky
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1837538344
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Drawing on the authors’ diverse backgrounds and expertise, this is the first academic volume dedicated to the rarely discussed topic of laughter and humour in positive psychology.
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1837538344
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Drawing on the authors’ diverse backgrounds and expertise, this is the first academic volume dedicated to the rarely discussed topic of laughter and humour in positive psychology.
Close to Om
Author: Andrea Marcum
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250127602
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Andrea Marcum's Close to Om is a beautifully illustrated, practical and philosophical, yoga book that promotes and teaches mindfulness in both your yoga practice and your everyday life. Before Marcum was a sought after celebrity yoga teacher, she was someone who thought she couldn’t do yoga because she couldn’t be still. Now after sixteen years of teaching yoga, she works with network executives, global brands, Hollywood actresses, and everyone in between. Yoga is the yoke of body, mind, and spirit, and in Close to Om, Marcum offers a guide to teach all three aspects of yoga showcasing Marcum’s signature unique style, this program combines the teaching of poses with the exploration of yoga philosophy and insight into meditation and mindfulness. By the end of Close to Om, readers will not only know a lot about yoga and its poses, but they’ll also know more about themselves: who they are, what they want, and how to get there—on and off their mat. The progression in Close to Om is the architecture of every yoga practice—and will show readers that how they do their yoga is how they do their life.
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
ISBN: 1250127602
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Andrea Marcum's Close to Om is a beautifully illustrated, practical and philosophical, yoga book that promotes and teaches mindfulness in both your yoga practice and your everyday life. Before Marcum was a sought after celebrity yoga teacher, she was someone who thought she couldn’t do yoga because she couldn’t be still. Now after sixteen years of teaching yoga, she works with network executives, global brands, Hollywood actresses, and everyone in between. Yoga is the yoke of body, mind, and spirit, and in Close to Om, Marcum offers a guide to teach all three aspects of yoga showcasing Marcum’s signature unique style, this program combines the teaching of poses with the exploration of yoga philosophy and insight into meditation and mindfulness. By the end of Close to Om, readers will not only know a lot about yoga and its poses, but they’ll also know more about themselves: who they are, what they want, and how to get there—on and off their mat. The progression in Close to Om is the architecture of every yoga practice—and will show readers that how they do their yoga is how they do their life.
The Laughter Effect
Author: Ros Ben-Moshe
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 163910576X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Laughter really can be the best medicine, and in this transformative body-mind guide, acclaimed wellness expert Ros Ben-Moshe shares the prescription. In The Laughter Effect, Ros Ben-Moshe provides a roadmap to tap into the lighter side of life with laughter therapy. Ben-Moshe shares tips and tools to achieve an intentional state of being she calls the Laughter Effect–a way to elevate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion. When used regularly, it enhances resilience to stress, enabling you to respond to adversity and bounce forward with humor, levity, and grace. Drawing on research from around the world, practice and wisdom from humor and laughter therapy, and positive psychology and neuroscience, Ben-Moshe shows you how to use the energy of laughter and joy to counter stress hormones and stimulate a daily dose of positive wellbeing with “happy hormones.” The techniques, strategies and practices you’ll learn can transform your physical, mental, social and emotional landscape. Viewing life through a laughter lens will awaken a positive change in yourself, how you respond to the world and, in turn, how the world responds to you.
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
ISBN: 163910576X
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Laughter really can be the best medicine, and in this transformative body-mind guide, acclaimed wellness expert Ros Ben-Moshe shares the prescription. In The Laughter Effect, Ros Ben-Moshe provides a roadmap to tap into the lighter side of life with laughter therapy. Ben-Moshe shares tips and tools to achieve an intentional state of being she calls the Laughter Effect–a way to elevate mindfulness, gratitude, and self-compassion. When used regularly, it enhances resilience to stress, enabling you to respond to adversity and bounce forward with humor, levity, and grace. Drawing on research from around the world, practice and wisdom from humor and laughter therapy, and positive psychology and neuroscience, Ben-Moshe shows you how to use the energy of laughter and joy to counter stress hormones and stimulate a daily dose of positive wellbeing with “happy hormones.” The techniques, strategies and practices you’ll learn can transform your physical, mental, social and emotional landscape. Viewing life through a laughter lens will awaken a positive change in yourself, how you respond to the world and, in turn, how the world responds to you.
The Age-Well Project
Author: Annabel Streets
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780349419695
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Diseases of older age take root decades before symptoms appear. For a longer, happier life, we need to plan ahead - but what exactly should we do? For five years, Annabel Streets and Susan Saunders immersed themselves in the latest science of longevity, radically overhauling their lives and documenting their findings on their popular blog. After reading hundreds of studies and talking to numerous experts, Annabel and Susan have compiled almost 100 short cuts to health in mid and later life, including: how, when and what to eat; the supplements worth taking; when, where and how to exercise; the most useful medical tests; how to avoid health-threatening chemicals; the best methods for keeping the brain sharp; and how to sleep better.
Publisher: Piatkus Books
ISBN: 9780349419695
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Diseases of older age take root decades before symptoms appear. For a longer, happier life, we need to plan ahead - but what exactly should we do? For five years, Annabel Streets and Susan Saunders immersed themselves in the latest science of longevity, radically overhauling their lives and documenting their findings on their popular blog. After reading hundreds of studies and talking to numerous experts, Annabel and Susan have compiled almost 100 short cuts to health in mid and later life, including: how, when and what to eat; the supplements worth taking; when, where and how to exercise; the most useful medical tests; how to avoid health-threatening chemicals; the best methods for keeping the brain sharp; and how to sleep better.
The Ultimate Guide to the Face Yoga Method
Author: Fumiko Takatsu
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781491015896
Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Face Yoga Method is practiced all over the world and has helped thousands of women and men to exercise their way to a younger more vibrant face without any fillers or injections. Fumiko Takatsu is a world renowned Face Yoga teacher and creator of the Face Yoga Method. She will show you how to reshape your jawline, define your cheeks, align your smile, turn up the corners of your mouth, smooth out forehead lines and eliminate under eye circles in just eight minutes a day.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781491015896
Category : Aging
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Face Yoga Method is practiced all over the world and has helped thousands of women and men to exercise their way to a younger more vibrant face without any fillers or injections. Fumiko Takatsu is a world renowned Face Yoga teacher and creator of the Face Yoga Method. She will show you how to reshape your jawline, define your cheeks, align your smile, turn up the corners of your mouth, smooth out forehead lines and eliminate under eye circles in just eight minutes a day.