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Pangea Day - Millions Join Together in First Global Laugh For World Peace
 This was a historical moment because millions witnessed the live show and participated in the laughter session through television, the internet and You Tube. For the first time in the history of our world, representatives of the human race laughed together, on all continents, in real-time, for world peace and harmony. The powerful sound of laughter resonated globally and established a connection among people. It helped to bring the world a little closer. Along with creating Laughter Yoga, Dr. Kataria and his wife Madhuri are the founders of the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga which trains students around the globe to lead Laughter Yoga sessions and to teach others how to do so as well. Dr. Kataria and his students believe that laughter is the most effective tool for bringing about world peace, spreading happiness and joy, and making the world a better place. "When you laugh, you change," Kataria told the crowd "When you change, the whole world changes around you." Pangea Day is a global initiative for world peace that unites people worldwide through the power of cinema. It helps to increase tolerance and compassion amongst the people divided by the conflict and other differences. One of the films shown at Pangea Day was about the Laughter Yoga movement. It was titled "Laughter Clubs" and was directed by Canadian filmmaker Neil Davenport. The event was broadcast live in 7 languages across the globe. It linked Cairo, Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro by a program of powerful films, live music and visionary speakers. There are currently over 6,000 Laughter Clubs in 60 countries, and growing. 350 are in the USA including several in Georgia. Laughter Clubs are generally free and open to the public. All are 100% independent. Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Craig Whitley says the classes are about people coming together to laugh as a form of exercise. "We laugh for the health of it, without using jokes or comedy." He adds: "there is a huge need these days for what Laughter Clubs have to offer. They help people feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. The clubs also help fill the need for social connection, something that is lacking in our society today." Whitley and his wife Helen, a licensed clinical social worker run a free weekly Laughter Club in Woodstock, GA. Ten good reasons to laugh for no reason 1. Laughter is a stress buster. It reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. 2. Laughter strengthens the immune system and helps maintain good health. 3. Laughter is anti-aging. It increases blood supply to the face, nourishing the skin and making it glow. 4. Laughter is an aerobic exercise equivalent to any other standard aerobic exercise. 5. Laughter increases the levels of endorphins - the body's natural pain killers. 6. Laughter helps control high blood pressure by reducing the release of stress-related hormones. 7. Laughter helps alleviate depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders. 8. Laughter Yoga makes us more creative and imaginative. It improves our sense of humor. 9. Laughter shrinks the hurts of everyday life to a smaller, if not inconsequential size. It interrupts the power struggle and defuses anger by releasing it. 10. Laughter helps individuals be more self-confident and self-expressive. For more information, or to find a laughter club near you go to www.laughteryoga.org.
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REFERENCES: Pangea Day - Millions Join Together in First Global Laugh For World Peace, Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga, Blue Skies Counseling and Coaching Happiness, Craig Whitley, S3S, press release, May 20, 2008. |
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