Hasyayoga is excellent as the same starts as forced laughter, and later, it becomes a real one and is super contagious. As per studies, 15 minutes of laughter on a daily basis will improve your health drastically.
Today, i.e. May 5, people across the world will celebrate World Laughter Day. For the unversed, every year, the very first Sunday of the month of May is celebrated as the Laughter Day and the first celebration was done way back in 1998 in Mumbai. And same was started off by Dr. Madan Kataria who is the founder of worldwide Laughter Yoga Movement and post the same, it has been celebrated across the globe.
We all know the famous quote that ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ and indeed it is! The activity of laughing has numerous benefits. Right from lowering of blood pressure, increasing the oxygen intake to improving concentration, the practice of laughing will surely help you to lead a healthy life.
Talking about Laughter yoga aka Hasyayoga, the activity has the same physiological and psychological benefits as we get from spontaneous laughing. For the unversed, Hasyayoga involves chanting of Ho Ho Ho with genuine laughing. The asana includes different laughter exercises such as hearty laughter, greeting laughter, open-mouthed laughter, silent laughter and humming laughter.
Below are some of the benefits of Hasyayoga:
Improves the cardiac system
As per Belgian researchers’ studies, laughing and therapeutic humour practices can help the cardiac patients and the practice of the same prevents cardiovascular diseases. For the unversed, laughing stimulates blood flow and reduces pressure on the heart.
Boosts immunity
Researchers have noticed that laughing helps in the production of infection-fighting antibodies. Also, the practice of Hasyayoga will help to keep your stress at bay and the same will lead to lesser chemical reactions and hormonal changes in the body which disrupt our health.
Boosts pain tolerance
As per various studies, laughing increases pain tolerance as the same helps to relieve muscle pain by triggering the production of natural painkillers.
Enhances brain’s functions and improves respiratory system
As per Neurologists, laughing is one of the best exercises for the brain. Also, it helps to get our lungs revitalised as we inhale more oxygen when we laugh out loud.
Helps you to lose weight
Hasyayoga is one of the best aerobic exercises as it burns a good amount of calories. The same also massages our internal organs.
Controls blood pressure
This exercise and yogic breathing are helpful for people who are suffering from high blood pressure. So, if you are suffering from hypertension then you should join your nearby laughing club.
Makes you happy
Last but not the least, with the help of this form of yoga one can be happy as the activity stimulates the release of endorphin (the happy hormone).
This cardio workout is excellent as the same starts as forced laughter, and later, it becomes a real one and is super contagious. As per studies, 15 minutes of laughter on a daily basis will improve your health drastically. People should consider doing Hasyayoga often as the frequency of laughter keeps reducing as we grow.
Disclaimer: All information, data and material has been sourced from multiple authors and is for general information and educational purposes only and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor.
The views and nutritional advice expressed are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.
