Laughter Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis

Laughter yoga was developed by Madan Kataria, MD, in 1995, as a way to help spread the word about the value of laughter as medicine. Both in his practice and from his research, Dr. Kataria found that laughter, whether it is fake or real, provides important health benefits.Having multiple sclerosis is no laughing matter. However, that does not mean laughter does not have a place in dealing with MS. In fact, laughter yoga for multiple sclerosis may be just what the doctor ordered.

One great thing about fake laughter is that is easily transforms into the real thing. Laughter can be contagious, and that is easily evident in laughter yoga sessions.

First let me explain that laughter yoga does not involve getting into various poses. You can do laughter yoga while standing or sitting, and it is completely wheelchair friendly.

Instead of poses, laughter yoga involves four basic components: clapping (using your full hands, which stimulates acupuncture points), breathing (basic breathing exercises), childlike play, and laughter exercises. Deep breathing and short meditations also may be part of the sessions.

WATCH this Presentation and see if you giggle too: