Laughter as a therapy is very valid as there are an array of physical and psychological benefits .
A huge benefit is one given to the heart. The act of laughing is cardio vascular which enhances an increased oxygen-blood flow. This in turn lowers blood pressure contributing to better all round cardio vascular health.
Laughter can ease physical tension as it leaves muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after the activity. As laughter has been experienced to the extreme in a Laughter Workshop 45 minutes is made very achievable. See here for more information.
Pain management is another benefit. The activity of laughter releases numerous endorphins which can make one feel good and relieve pain temporarily. Therefore someone with an ailment in a Laughter Therapy Workshop may really benefit from short-term relief.
Boosted immune support can also occur. Infection-fighting anti bodies are increased after the activity.
Anxiety and depression can be significantly reduced by the lowering of pro stress hormones like cortisol. This can act as a catalyst to disrupt negative emotions and leave one in a more relaxed state. The average length of our Laughter Workshops are one hour. A lot of playful laughter is realised in this time. Therefore one can feel a transformation after the laughter workshop.
Overall laughter as a a therapy should be considered more. We live in a very busy frantic world overloaded with excessive snippets of information and bad news. A Laughter Therapy Workshop can be a great antidote.