millennia, is the theoretical and practical approach of a daily continuous practice, laughter will release en-
the Yoga system, specifi cally the Yama and Nyama- dorphins in our bodies, which in their turn annihilate
the ethical and moral decalogue that represents the stress, uncertainty, suff ering and doubt. Once out of
foundation of the Yoga practice. the suff ering circle, your body and soul will be reborn.
Meditation, introspection, prayer and calling on an- Wayne Dyer says: “It is impossible for you to be angry
gelic entities, phytotherapy (herbal therapy) and many and laugh at the same time. Anger and laughter are
more. mutually exclusive and you have the power to choose
either.“
One of the simplest methods within reach, even for
anyone reading these lines right now, is tonic laughter.
A new positive energy will replenish our life, bringing
joy. Joy with no reason, delight, the feeling of being
To feel joy and to laugh with all our being, as often as
at ease with ourselves and fi nally peace.
possible and on every occasion life off ers; it might be
at jokes, funny happenings, comedies, plays or books. Peace of mind and heart will attract our consciousness
We cannot miss the opportunity to laugh at ourselves, towards contemplation and mediation. And out of
at the situations that might seem frustrating, at our mediation will arise, at fi rst timidly, but then to grow
silliness and our faults, at the false teachers and their vigorously, the intimate understanding and experi-
crazy teachings, at the demons pushing us towards ence of being in unity with the Whole, Everything,
evil, at the stupidity invading our society, at disease, All. This experience will bring along the fi rst genuine
at unhappiness, at the momentary state of being state of happiness. Happiness that was never absent
captive and with no way out. This change of attitude from our hearts, but merely covered by the tireless
towards life, viewing it as a theatre play instead of fuss of the mind.
being its victims, will change our perspective and
will become our open window towards the sun. As a
result, the light of understanding will allow us to see
better within all the corners of our soul.
Did you know?
Laughter is contagious in same way as yawning
is.
It will empower us with courage to look inside our
deepest places, where in time we stored traumas,
frustrations and suff ering, and then, to also decide
what to do with them. Should we keep them or let
them go immediately?
One study found that people laugh seven times
for every 10 minutes of conversation
A stroke can take away the ability to speak, but
leaves the person able to laugh and cry
In cross-gender conversations, females laughed
126% more than their male counterparts
This will awaken hope in our souls, will heal both the
(According to a study by linguist Deborah Tannen)
spiritual heart and the physical one. This laughter
should never cease. So, aim to laugh daily at least 3 To be continued, with the presentation of practical
times, then 5 times and why not even 10 times. As methods.
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