Through the ages, laughter has supported wellness and made us feel good. Now, thanks to modern research and the global health craze of laughter yoga, we know exactly why. Laughing, even on purpose and without jokes, creates significant changes in both the mind and body. In Laughter for the Health of It, mind/body experts Dave Berman and Kelley Woods put this understanding in the context of their work as professional hypnotists. The result is a book that will teach you how to exercise your laugh muscles with easy-to-use techniques specifically designed for older adults, children, and anyone...

Laugh abundantly, without needing jokes nor comedy. These exercises are designed for Laughter Yoga sessions, and also work as improv games and to boost creativity. Part 1 consists of the exercises prescribed by Dr. Madan Kataria, creator of Laughter Yoga, each with a full-page photo illustration. Part 2 has 450 more laughter exercises described in text, many with photos. Chapters advise how to: lead laughter exercises, create new exercises, structure a laughter session and choose the best for your group. Profusely photo-illustrated (black-and-white). This is an updated version of our title...