One of
the main objectives of Laughter for Africa is
to spread the message and benefits of Laughter to all
the people in South Africa! This is achieved through
Laughter Clubs and Laughter Events in
Communtities.
What
is a Laughter Club?
A Laughter Club is a place where you will laugh
like you have never laughed before, leaving you refreshed
and invigorated. You will do this for no reason at all,
except the desire to improve your health and well-being.
Laughter Clubs are fully independent,
not-for-profit, community based associations of people
where all are welcome. Laughter Clubs meet on a regular
basis, are non-religious, non-political, non-competitive,
and laughing with others is a great way to build bridges
and promote peace in the community. Become a Laughter
Leader and
start a social laughter club in your community!
Benefits of Attending a Laughter Club
People attend Laughter Clubs for various reasons. These include
and are not limited to: * health improvement;
* learn to better manage stress and/or anger issues;
* boost happiness;
* foster inner peace;
* overcome sadness and depression;
* break social isolation and create new friendships;
* develop self-confidence;
* alleviate physical and emotionalpain.
What happens in a Laughter Session?
A Laughter session consists of a series of simple and gentle
exercises. While a lot of creative input is left to the person
leading the session, all laughter clubs follow the same basic
structure:
1. We chant, clap and create rhythm.
2. We breathe deeply.
3. We simulate laughter through simple exercises and gestures.
4. We reflect (meditate) and relax.
How to Start a Social Laughter Club
Complete the basic Laughter Training.
Though there are no rules and regulations that oversee the
conduct of Laughter Clubs, we do recommend basic guidelines
and training for functioning. Laughter Clubs are non-political,
non-religious, non-exploitive, non-competitive and non-threatening.
Everybody is welcome!
What is Free?
Laughter Yoga Clubs are community clubs that are free
for all everywhere in the world. Most clubs do not charge
any donation/membership fee. Some do in order to cover the
expenses of hand-outs, hall rental etc. There is nothing wrong
with putting a donation box out to help cover whatever club
expenses you may incur (e.g. photocopies, venue).
What is Fee Based?
Outside of the laughter clubs, any training/ coaching that
is conducted by Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders or
Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers for personal and business
development are chargeable as per the skills, abilities and
reputation of the teachers.
Should you be serious
about starting a Laughter Club, you need to
be properly trained and internationally certifiedas a Laughter Leader.
The wealth of practical
and "hands-on" experience you get in such
trainings is invaluable. Contact
Us.
Social Laughter Club at a School in
India
World Laughter Day Celebrations: 3
May 2009
Laughter
for Africa Community Sessions
Cancer Association:
Western Cape
Laughter session
for Managers and co-ordinators at the end of their learning
and review session.
Rosendal Home -
a Place of Safety
Rosendal Home
is situated in Blue Downs, Western Cape, South
Africa. It is a home and place of safety for abused
children and children with drug dependency.
We started this Laughter
Yoga Project on the 24 October 2007. This
is the first Laughter Yoga Project in South Africa!
Scout Association:
Western Cape
A Laughter Yoga
session at the Scout Association, 2nd Somerset West
group in the Western Cape.
VIP Laughter Seminar: Cape Town
Laughter for Africa
conducted VIP Laughter Seminars at Medi-Spa,
Kloof Street, Cape Town.
Women's Refugee
Centre - Durban
Martin did a laughter
session with some children from the refugee centre in
Durban. He was assisted by Sandra, a new Laughter
Yoga Leader in Durban.
