OM Yoga & Lifestyle

Conscious comedy

Who doesn’t love a good belly laugh? That immediate euphoric feeling and instant stress release is second to none.

My own yoga teachers believe that laughter keeps us in the present moment with one-pointed awareness. In other words, laughter is an official meditation technique!

Let’s look at some science and facts with regard to the physical health benefits of laughter:

Longer life: A study in one of the happiest countries in the world, Norway, found that people with a strong sense of humour outlived those who don’t laugh as much.

A good, belly laugh can relieve tension and stress, leaving your muscles

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