Relationships and Communication
Laughter Yoga
Play VideoLaughing yoga is a fun and effective way to release tension, boost mood, and reconnect with joy. Through deep breathing, exaggerated smiles, and structured laughter exercises, this practice helps laughter feel natural and freeing. By embracing laughter, even when it feels silly at first, you can reduce stress, uplift your energy, and bring more lightness into your day.
Littérature scientifique associée
- Hasan, H., & Hasan, T. F. (2009). Laugh yourself into a healthier person: a cross cultural analysis of the effects of varying levels of laughter on health. International Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(4), 200–211.
- Hasan and Hasan (2009) show that moderate levels of laughter significantly enhance emotional well-being and life satisfaction, while low or excessive laughter may be ineffective or even detrimental to health.
- Bressington, D., Yu, C., Wong, W., Ng, T. C., & Chien, W. T. (2018). The effects of group‐based Laughter Yoga interventions on mental health in adults: A systematic review. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 25(8), 517–527.
- Bressington et al. (2018) report that group-based laughter yoga can improve short-term depressive symptoms, though more rigorous trials are needed to confirm its overall effectiveness for mental health.