Benefits

By introducing Laughter Yoga sessions for their employees, companies have reported a happier workplace, increased efficiency, better communication, increase in sales and productivity, increased creativity and better teamwork, decrease in illness and absenteeism, and a reduction in employee turnover.

Stress Release

In our fast pace culture, stress levels are higher than ever before. Many people are facing an enormous amount of stress and burnout in the workplace. Even highly talented and skilled people cannot perform well if they are emotionally imbalanced and stressed.
There are many methods being used to reduce stress but Laughter Yoga is cost effective, less time consuming and is a fun and easy  exercise routine that reduces physical, mental and emotional stress simultaneously and promotes an emotional balance. A research conducted in December 2006, on 50 IT professionals in Bangalore, India showed a significant reduction in cortisol levels in the saliva after Laughter Yoga sessions.

Peak Performance

Good consistent performance depends upon mood and attitude.  Laughter Yoga has the ability to change the body chemistry within minutes by releasing neuropeptides from the brain called endorphins.  The brain needs 25% more oxygen than the other organs. Laughter Yoga increases the net supply of oxygen which helps in optimal performance and boosts energy levels.

Team Building

John Cleese, a renowned British comedian, said during his visit to Mumbai that “People who laugh together, work together” "Laughter is a great connector of people. It breaks all hierarchies and is a force for democracy."
Laughter Yoga is a powerful tool to motivate and energize your workforce for maximum productivity and profitability. It also helps develop a positive mental attitude, hope and optimism and increases communication skills to aid in team building.

Motivation and communication

For those working with the public, Laughter Yoga generates good feelings towards others. This enhances their communication and people skills thus increasing the client base and customer satisfaction.

Innovation and Creativity

The concept of Laughter Yoga is to cultivate childlike playfulness. This playfulness stimulates the right brain activity that generates creativity. This helps to inspire new ideas and insights about workplace issues and problems. In this highly competitive market it is necessary to introduce new ideas and constant innovation to grow and stay ahead. Laughter Yoga helps people to become more creative and innovative.

Increasing Attention Span in HR Trainings

The human brain cannot concentrate for more than 90 minutes before the attention span declines. Even a 5-10 minute Laughter Yoga session can provide a great energy boost during long HR training sessions and conferences. It helps to increase the attention span, enhance learning skills, concentration powers and potential. Laughter Yoga is an instant stress reducer.

Positive Work Environment

Job dissatisfaction and hostile work environments compel people to change jobs more frequently, affecting productivity and profitability. Laughter Yoga creates positive energy and improves communication between people. The Bangalore study also confirmed the increase in positive emotions and the decrease in negative emotions, thereby raising emotional intelligence. This helps to create a more constructive work environment and encourages loyalty and commitment.

Laughter Yoga for Health & Wellness

The basic objective of every human being is to enjoy a healthy life, live in harmony with family and have many friends. Laughter Yoga is an  exercise routine that brings physical, mental and social wellbeing in a short period of time. People can feel the benefits from the very first session. Dr. Kataria says that in his 30 years of experience in medicine, the two most common causes of ill health are poor food habits and lack of exercise which leads to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and many stress related illnesses.

Business people are very busy and have no time to exercise. Dr. William Fry of Stanford University proved that 10 minutes of hearty laughter is equal to 30 minutes on the rowing machine. This is not in term of muscular movements but a cardio pulmonary endurance. The purpose of all aerobic exercises is to stimulate heart rate, increase blood circulation, supply oxygen and remove waste products.