“Ever since quitting my job as a teacher to become a laughter yogi, I’ve been on a mission to bring joy to the world,” says Cat Googe, 53. “I tried laughter yoga for the first time in October 2018 ...

My three young daughters like to watch pets doing silly things. Almost daily, they ask to see animal video clips on my phone and are quickly entertained. But once my 7-year-old lets out a belly laugh, ...

While traditional laughter yoga focuses on breathwork and guided laughter, Josie Flores adds her own unique twist—music and themed “trips”. “Sometimes we take a trip to England with The Beatles or to ...

Derived from a biblical proverb, “laughter is the best medicine” is an adage long-used to reflect the health benefits that can result from good humor. Through a 2024 lens, it’s difficult to discern ...

Intuitively, we know that laughter is one of the best tools we have for dealing with stress, and science backs that up. In fact, research into laughter goes even further, revealing that it's a potent ...

“There’s nothing worth the wear of winning,” wrote Hilaire Belloc, “but laughter and the love of friends.” These words are personal favorites and have prompted much contemplation. I had previously ...

Thirteen years ago, I arrived at Old Mission Santa Barbara where I would stay for a month praying, reflecting, sharing and dialoging with the other friars who, like me at the time, were preparing to ...

Comedian Hannah Berner shares the benefits of laughter for gym anxiety, and a happiness expert agrees it's worth finding humor in workouts. Our editors independently select these products. Making a ...