with Bharata Wingham
March 9–11, 2012
Tuition, text: $225. Tuition for reviewing program (no manual): $135. Add two nights accommodation
LISTEN TO Laughter Yoga segment NPR’S WAIT, WAIT, DON’T TELL ME
Laugh-a Yoga is an ancient, new idea for reconnecting us to our true self. Through Yogic Laughter sessions, Yoga nidra (guided deep relaxation), pranayama (yogic breathing practices) and meditation we can reach a profound level of peace, joy and relaxation.
Get your certification to lead Laughter Yoga sessions and bring the healing and uplifting practice of intentional laughter to others.
In this program you will:
- Play “laughter games,” which release endorphins and T-Cells to produce immediate and profound boosts to your mood, immunity, health, creativity and confidence levels.
- Discover why prolonged intentional laughter, a simple technique that has been overlooked for centuries, is being recognized again as a therapeutic method (first publicized in the West by Norman Cousins in his book Anatomy of an Illness).
- Learn how to use laughter as a form of social medicine spreading social health to the world.
- Receive a certificate to lead Laughter Yoga Sessions (Certified Laughter Yoga teacher) after completion of the weekend.
- Receive a link to download files filled with data on laughter benefits, writings and audio video.
Bharata Wingham is a versatile teacher best known for teaching Laugh-a Yoga® and laughing meditation. He was trained and certified by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the world-wide laughter clubs. Bharata is also an Integral Yoga® instructor, guiding students in physical postures, deep relaxation and meditation. He is the author of Laugh-a Yoga: Combining the Joy of Laughter and the Bliss of Yoga. Visit Laugh-a Yoga website: www.laugha-yoga.com.
Yoga Alliance Hrs: 12 (Approximate)
Laugh-a Yoga Resources: You may also practice Laugh-a Yoga with the DVD Laugh-a Yoga: Your Health is a Laughing Matter or the CD Laughing Meditation, both are available from Shakticom.
