World Laughter Day is a global celebration of laughter, smiling and of all things positive! World Laughter Day is held every year on the first Sunday in May. This year, that falls on 5th May.
World Laughter Day can be celebrated by anyone, but it is mostly observed in cities where large groups of people gather to laugh together, spread some joy and bond. Laughter is a universal language that brings us all together. World Laughter Day is all about uniting us with the power of fun and laughter.
World Laughter Day was founded by Dr. Madan Kataria in Mumbai, India in 1998. Dr Kataria founded the Laughter Yoga movement in 1995 and understood the positive affects laughter and smiling has on the body. This is why he started World Laughter Day, to help spread that message across the globe. Thanks to the internet, World Laughter Day has spread to over 70 countries.
Here are some health benefits of LAUGHTER:
Stimulates multi-organs: With laughter, more of oxygen-rich air enters the body, stimulating heart, lungs, and muscles, and increasing endorphins from brain.
Reduces stress hormones: A laugh, initially increases and then decreases the heart rate and blood pressure. Such a hearty laugh reduces the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, epinephrine, dopamine.
Strengthens immune system: Laughter increases the number of antibody-producing cells and enhances the effectiveness of T-cells. On one hand, laughter reduces the stress level, and on the other, it boosts the immune system.
Provides internal workout: Along with a good workout for heart, laughter can stimulate the movement of diaphragm, contraction of abs, and shoulder exercise, resulting in more relaxed muscles involved.
Uplifts the mood: A simple laugh or a grin on face can shift the focus away from anger, guilt, stress, even negative experiences including depression and anxiety, and give a complete turn around by enhancing the mood and improving the self-esteem.
Broadens the social circle: Laughter provides a light-hearted perspective towards life with a positive lookout. This in turn connects people around while spreading the positivity through the contagious laughter.
Give it a try, today, because Laughter is the best medicine.
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