You may have heard about the benefits of laughter yoga and the fact that it is said to help you in your weight loss efforts, but do you know why this is so?
When you go through this type of yoga exercise, you will be able to release toxins from your body and enjoy all the benefits of laughter. Now, it's true that laughter can cause some benefits to your health and well-being. Whether you call it a healthy joy cocktail or just a light-hearted exercise, laughter can actually have some very good benefits for both the body and the mind.
Laughing has been found to increase blood flow to the brain and to the central nervous system. It is also believed that laughing improves blood circulation, increases the heart rate, promotes oxygen consumption, improves metabolism, lowers stress hormones, and relieves depression and stress [source: Laughter Yoga International]. There are also some studies that suggest that laughter can help people cope with trauma. This is because laughter releases chemicals in the brain that can help to diminish the fear and anxiety that are experienced during an upsetting experience. These chemicals include endorphins which, in turn, act as the body's natural pain killers.
Laughter yoga exercises can also help people deal with stress. Studies show that exercise combined with laughter can have positive and lasting effects on your body, and even your brain. By releasing serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, it can help to reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiousness. It can also help to relieve anxiety and stress by increasing the body's ability to metabolize the hormones that are released during stressful experiences. Plus, it helps to calm the body and relieve tension and fatigue. So, if you are looking for a new way to treat stress, or to just feel better, consider trying laughter yoga.
