Better Living Through Hilarity: Looking at the Healing Power of Laughter Yoga
When approaching the idea that “laughter is the best medicine,” I proceed with a healthy dose of skepticism. But when the idea is expanded to “anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on humor, jokes or comedy,” I’m confident we’re headed straight for quack territory. Yet this is exactly the doctrine that Laughter Clubs preach. And with 6000 strong in over 60 countries, I can hardly write off these so-called Laughter Clubs as the latest in New Age garbage.
In fact, since 1995 people have congregated in increasing numbers to engage in a series of exercises that essentially manufacture laughter. I can’t help but think of the scene [...]
