Sun demands no reason to shine;
Water demands no reason to flow;
A child demands no reason to be happy;
Why do we need a reason to laugh?
        Dr. Madan Kataria
        Founder of the Laughter Club Movement

What is Laughter Yoga?
    Laughter Yoga combines Laughter Exercises with Yoga breathing (Pranayama) which turns into genuine laughter when practiced in a group. This practice proves that anyone can laugh without depending on jokes, humor or comedy. In a Laughter Club, lead by a Certified Laughter Leader, we begin laughing as a form of exercise, and then when we make eye contact with another person in the group it turns into real laughter.
What is a Certified Laughter Leader?
    Certified Laughter Leaders have completed a 2 day workshop that includes the psychology and physiology of laughter, attitudinal healing, adaptations to special challenges, how to organize and conduct Laughter Clubs and other programs, code of ethics and more.

What are the benefits of Laughter Programs?

Relieve stress, depression, anger and anxiety
Improve enthusiasm
Reduce loneliness
Increase self-confidence
Improve health and healing

Research shows that laughter
Reduces pain               Burns calories
Relaxes muscles           Strengthens the immune system
Changes perspective     Conditions the abdominal muscles
Makes you feel good
Helps people get along better together
Adjusts blood pressure and blood sugar
Improves breathing, arterial blood flow, digestion and sleep
Features of Laughter Programs
    True mirthful laughter in a supportive setting.
    A mind-body program of gentle exercises, breathing, stretching and camaraderie.
    Can be done a chair exercises.
    Qualified Certified Laughter Leaders guide and motivate.
    Group support lifts the members spirit.
    Atmosphere is relaxed and upbeat.
    Flexible time frames.

Official Affiliate

Carol is available for fun and informative talks and classes about laughter, health and healing. For information about bringing Carol to your business, club, organization or community contact her at
Phone: 330-499-7653
Email: carolmccah@aol.com

A good, real,unrestrained hearty laugh is a sort of glorified internal massage, performed rapidly and automatically. It manipulates and revitalizes corners and unexplored crannies of our systems that are unresponsive to most other exercise methods. Author unknown, from an editorial in New York Tribune, quoted on Quotations for Special Occasions by Maud van Buren

Previous Happy Laughers
ABCO Fire Protection
Affinity Medical Center
Akron Area Assoc.of Emergency Room Nurses
Atrium OB GYN Center
Aultman Hospital Prime Time
Christ Presbyterian TAG
Domestic Violence Project
G.E.Capital
Good Shepard Lutheran Church
Healthy HaHa Laughter Club
Hennis Care Center
Massillon Senior Center
Mercy Medical Center Employee Wellness
Mercy Medical Center Diabetes Support Group
Mercy Medical Nurse Education
Merging Hearts Holistic Center
Merging Hearts Laughter Club
North Canton Y.M.C.A. Seniors
Richfield Federal Prison
Sacred Heart Church
Saint John's U.C.C.
Saint Joseph Church
Saint Paul Catholic Church
Stark County Board of Development Disabilities
Stark County Republicans
Strasburg AARP
Strasburg Senior Center
Tuscarawas County Senior Center
The Waterford at St. Luke's Independent Living

Carol McCahan, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, World Laughter Tour Certified Laughter Leader

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The Sanskrit root word for Yoga, "Yuj", means to unite or connect. Through laughter, we are connecting people with eye contact, touch and love. Our Vision is to lead the world to peace, health and happiness through laughter.