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 to Social
Laughter Clubs and Laughter Events in Communtities.
What is
a Social Laughter Club?
Social Laughter Clubs 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.
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.
The first part of a typical laughter session
lasts about 20-30 minutes. Its pace and content is adapted
to suit the needs and requirements of the group participating.
What is Free?
Laughter Yoga Clubs are social 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 Social Laughter Club, we strongly encourage
you to attend either a Laughter Buddy (LB)
or Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL) trainings.
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
Lucille Meyer,
a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader from Laughter4Africa,
conducted a one hour 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 a VIP Laughter Seminar on the 1 December 2007
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.