Laughter Yoga for Business World

Occupational stress is the most rapidly growing global phenomenon. People are succumbing to work pressure and its damaging effects are being felt in almost all the countries and among all levels of the workforce.

Laughter Yoga is a powerful force for improving staff performance in the workplace. This was recently confirmed by studies in India and the USA that showed substantial stress reduction and a big increase in staff ability to perform their jobs after just three weeks of laughter sessions.

Long-term benefits of regular laughter sessions include increased energy levels; a rapid decrease of stress levels and better ability to deal with stress; improved commitment and motivation; increased performance, efficiency, innovation and problem solving abilities; stronger team spirit; reduced absenteeism and improved health leading to decreased sick leave and lower medical costs.

LAUGHTER YOGA IN BUSINESS - BENEFITS

1. Mental and Physical Stress Reduced

LY sessions substantially reduce the negative stress hormones including beta-endorphin, corticotrophin, cortisol, growth hormone, prolactin, and the catecholamines. Stress levels are often reduced by 50% or more.

Highly stressed employees may experience a catharsis during the initial intensive LY sessions as major causes of stress are dealt with and laid to rest.

LY sessions provide a way to deal with stressful situations without becoming stressed.

Decreased stress allows staff to work more effectively and efficiently

2. Increased Energy Levels & Productivity

LY sessions provide a light aerobic workout and focus on breathing.

There is a substantial increase in oxygen supply to the body, especially to the brain cells which require more oxygen for optimal functioning.

Participants experience a surge in energy levels leading to peak performance.

3. Positive Feelings of Hope & Optimism

The release of stress that comes in LY sessions stimulates feelings of hope and optimism. The high levels of oxygen provide feelings of wellness and vitality.

In the workplace this translates to improved morale which improves all aspects of company performance.

4. Improved Communication & Teamwork

In LY sessions participants are encouraged to communicate with all other group members. Group laughter is a team experience that reduces ego and overcomes inhibitions and shyness.

The shared positive experience creates bonds between all participants including managers and staff and reduces barriers to communication.

Laugh as a team, work as a team!

5. Improved Leadership Skills

Improved teamwork and cooperation allows leaders to manage for effectively.

It has been noted in many companies that leaders become more effective.

6. Increased Creativity & Innovation

Just as laughter is infectious, seriousness is equally infectious. There is a common misconception that serious people are more effective --- this is not true. In fact serious people are more prone to break down under stress and they are less creative.

LY laughter sessions make the workplace a happier place and increase creativity and innovation.

7. Healthier Staff and Reduced Sick Leave

LY sessions have a powerful positive effect on the immune system.

Participants often notice that they become sick less often and a feeling of health and wellness ensues.

This can impact dramatically on absenteeism and medical costs with large saving to the organization.

8. Improved Performance & Profitability

LY leaves your staff feeling happy, healthy, vital and energized. It improves communication, teamwork and productivity. It decreases stress and illness.

This means all-round better performance and a healthier bottom line.