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Duration : 20 - 30 minutes (maximum)
Each bout of laughter should last for 30-40 seconds, followed by
clapping and ho ho ha ha ha exercise. Take two deep breaths
after every laughter. Step 1: Clapping in a rhythm
1-2.........1-2-3 along with chanting of Ho-Ho........Ha-Ha-Ha
STEP 2: Deep Breathing with inhalation
through the nose and prolonged exhalation. 2-5 times STEP 3: Shoulder, neck and stretching
exercises STEP 4: Hearty Laughter - laughter by
raising both the arms in the sky with the head tilted a little
backwards. Feel as if laughter is coming right from your heart.
STEP 5: Greeting Laughter - Joining
both the hands and greeting in Indian style (Namaste) or shaking
hands(Western Style) with at least 4-5 people in the group. STEP 6: Appreciation Laughter - Join
your pointing finger with the thumb to make a small circle while
making gestures as if you are appreciating your group members
and laughing simultaneously. STEP 7: One Meter Laughter: Move one
hand over the stretched arm of the other side and extend the
shoulder (like stretching to shoot with a bow and arrow). The
hand is moved in three jerks by chanting Ae...., Ae....., Aeee.....
and then participants burst into laughter by stretching both the
arms and throwing their heads a little backwards and laughing
from the belly. (Repeat 4 times). Milk Shake Laughter (a variation):
Hold two imaginary glasses of milk or coffee and at the
instruction of the anchor person pour the milk from one glass
into the other by chanting Aeee...., and then pour it back into
the first glass by chanting Aeee..., After that everyone
laughs,while making a gesture as if they are drinking milk.
(Repeat 4 times). STEP 8: Silent laughter without sound
- Open your mouth wide and laugh without making any sound and
look into each others’ eyes and make some funny gestures. STEP 9: Humming laughter with mouth
closed - Laughter with closed mouth and a humming sound. While
humming keep on moving in the group and shaking hands with
different people. STEP 10: Swinging laughter - Stand in
a circle and move towards the center by chanting Aee....Ooo....Eee...Uuu...
STEP 11: Lion Laughter - Extrude the
tongue fully with eyes wide open and hands stretched out like
the claws of a lion and laugh from the tummy STEP 12: Cell Phone Laughter: Hold an
imaginary mobile phone and try to laugh, making different
gestures and moving around in the group to meet different
people. Step 13 A : Argument Laughter: Laugh
by pointing fingers at different group members as if arguing.
Step 13 B: Forgiveness/Apology
Laughter: Immediately after argument laughter catch both your
ear lobes and laugh while shaking your head (Indian style) or
raise both your palms and laugh as if saying sorry. STEP 14: Gradient Laughter: Gradient
laughter starts with bringing a smile on the face, slowly gentle
giggles are added and the intensity of laughter is increased
further. Then the members gradually burst into hearty laughter
and slowly and gradually bring the laughter down and stop. Step 15: Heart to Heart Laughter
(Intimacy Laughter): Come closer and hold each others hands and
laugh. One can shake hands or hug each other, whatever feels
comfortable. Closing Chouting 3 slogans: Most important: In the end all the members should stand with their eyes closed for one minute with their arms spread upwards, hoping for world peace. from LaughterYoga.org
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