World Laughter Day takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year . It is celebrated on every first Sunday of the month May. The first celebration was on May 10, 1998, in Mumbai, India, and was arranged by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. positive and powerful emotion that has all the ingredients required for individuals to change themselves and to change the world in a peaceful and positive way. The day is now celebrated worldwide.

History:

World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. Dr. Kataria, a family doctor in India, was inspired to start the Laughter Yoga movement in part by the facial feedback hypothesis, which postulates that a person’s facial expressions can have an effect on their emotions. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter.

It is most often celebrated by gatherings of people in public places with the sole purpose of laughing. Its popularity has grown exponentially  with that of the Laughter Yoga movement now counting thousands of Laughter Clubs in more than 105 countries. It is celebrated on every first Sunday of May.

 

World Laughter Day:

World Laughter Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide to raise awareness about laughter and its many healing benefits, as well as about thousands of community groups around the world – typically known as Laughter Clubs – who regularly practice simple intentional laughter techniques that promote wellness and overall well-being. It is free and open to all. It has been celebrated in Los Angeles since 2005. All you need to bring is a big smile! The Laugh Angeles Clown Doctors will conclude the event with a short class in hug-therapy and how to get the most out of hear-to-heart connections!

Everybody knows that laughing feels good, but few realize how valuable these simple tools can be in improving our every day wellness and wellbeing. Laughter cannot heal or solve anything, but it can help to heal and dissolve everything. Come discover a new happiness workout and meet our community!