A low-impact exercise trend, laughter yoga has been sweeping across the nation since 1995. Starting with forced giggles, and quickly developing into genuine amusement, a 20- to 30-minute workout combines laughing exercises with yoga breathing techniques. You can practice laughter yoga in group or individual sessions. And although the method allows for creative flexibility, the practice typically consists of clapping, breathing deeply, and laughter meditation.
Mastering the three stages
Most sessions start with clapping and chanting, "ho, ho, ha, ha, ha." When you begin, keep your hands parallel to one another and make full contact-from fingertips to palms-when you bring them together. As ...