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Let's Laugh - Laughter Groups!

WHAT ARE LAUGHTER GROUPS?
"Laughter Yoga" is the official term for laughter groups.  But there are no physical poses involved - the word "yoga" just indicates that there are deep  centering breaths in between laughter "exercises".   Laughing with others is a very joyful experience.  It is best understood by trying it.  I make a habit  of attending these groups to boost my mood and help me maintain playfulness in life. 

SATURDAY June 22
At 10am to 10:45 this Saturday there will be a free session of Laughter Yoga  held at the Tower Grove Farmer's Market!  No special attire required, just an interest in showing up to laugh.  Kids are always welcome at Laughter Yoga.

"Laughter yoga combines laughter with yoga breathing exercises . . . It approaches laughter as a body exercise so it is easy to laugh even if you're depressed or in a bad mood. I've tried it, and it works." - Oprah Winfrey

WHERE ELSE CAN I LAUGH??

There are weekly groups meeting around St. Louis.   I attend:
  • Marlene's Sunday group in Kirkwood at 4pm
  • Emma's Tuesday evenings at 6pm in Shaw neighborhood
  • Emma's Thursday morning group at 8am in Tower Grove Park.
For DETAILS see www.laughterinthelou.com

NEW GROUP IN MAPLEWOOD ???
FINALLY....
If you would like to be notified if a new weekday morning group started in Maplewood, please email StlLaughterMike@gmail.com to be notified of details.

Gotta go laugh now!...are you coming too?

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