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3 May, 2025
It is a laughing matter
MAKING people laugh for 30 minutes at Mission Beach on Sunday is the aim of International Laughter Day.
First established in India in 1995, International Laughter Day, organised by Laughter Yoga International, celebrates 30 years of the event.
It is now celebrated in over 120 countries across the world.
Beginning from 10am, Rotary Park’s event includes a free 30-minute laughter yoga session as part of a global celebration.
Cassowary Coast Laughter Yoga leader Anna Zonian said the event was a great way to socialise, relieve stress and elevate your mood.
“We all know how good a big belly laugh feels, releasing ‘happy hormones’, including dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins,” she said.
“Laughter Yoga can change your mood within minutes, and when practiced regularly, can help reset your outlook and perspective on life.
“Bring your inner child, a water bottle and a willingness to be part of group laughter exercises.
“In no time at all, you’ll find your laughter will become very real and contagious”.
Laughter Yoga International founder Doctor Madan Kataria said the day aimed to promote global awareness of the benefits of laughter for health, happiness and world peace.
“The concept is simple. Laughter brings about personal transformation and this personal change can lead to positive changes in the world around us,” he said.
“The key lies in inner transformation, which is essential for creating change in the external world.
“When we feel good internally, our perception of the external world shifts, resulting in a more positive outlook.
“Laughter is a universal language that bridges cultures and connects people from all walks of life.
“Through the establishment of free, social Laughter Clubs, we are building a global community of compassionate and caring individuals dedicated to unconditional love, kindness and peace.
“On this World Laughter Day, let us raise our arms to the sky, take a deep breath, and laugh heartily for one full minute, sending out positive vibrations of laughter to help bring peace to the world.”
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