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DESCRIPTION:We can all use more laughter in our lives. Studies have shown t
 hat laughter has a number of beneficial effects on our well-being. It can 
 release endorphins that improve your mood\, reduce stress and tension\, he
 lp relieve pain\, and bring people closer together.\n\nIn this interactive
  online class\, you will practice and learn about the health benefits of l
 aughter yoga\, a unique modality developed in India in 1995. Laughter yoga
  combines yogic breathing with laughter exercises in a playful and creativ
 e expression which can cultivate joy\, imagination\, and innovation.\n\nIn
  addition to laughter exercises\, you will also be led through a gentle mo
 vement meditation in the form of basic qigong exercises and a body scan to
  stimulate relaxation and body awareness. Ideally\, you will have some pri
 vacy and a space where you can laugh without disturbing others. You will b
 e encouraged to turn on your camera in order to interact and participate w
 ith others. This is not a traditional yoga asana class\, so no need to bri
 ng yoga mats.\n\nThis class will not be recorded. Attendance requirement f
 or incentive points - at least 80% of the live session.\n\nRequest disabil
 ity accommodations and access info.\n\nInstructor: Gigi Otálvaro\, PhD\, 
 is head of the LifeWorks program at Stanford which offers courses that int
 egrate traditional scholarship\, creative expression\, and contemplative p
 ractices such as laughter yoga and qigong. She holds a PhD in Theater and 
 Performance Studies from Stanford as well as certifications as a Laughter 
 Yoga Leader and Yoqi Qigong Associate Instructor.\n\nClass details are sub
 ject to change.
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SUMMARY:Laugh Your Way to Well-Being
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