This morning I accidentally rediscovered the power of laughter. 

In my classes and talks, I teach people the power of laughter, appreciation, and a host of other science-based habits that can significantly improve our health and well-being.

And…I sometimes forget to use the tools I teach. Especially when I’m tired and/or health issues are flaring. 

It’s been a rough couple weeks for a variety of reasons (beyond the ones we are all facing right now). This morning when my bestie-roomie Sarah & I checked in, we realized that anxiety and depression have been running the show around here lately. So we sat on the couch, leaned our heads together, and held space for how things are.

After a few minutes, because humor is my go-to tool, I said, “Well, we could do some laughter yoga. We would both hate that right now!” And we laughed because it was true. 

But then…Ida (Sarah’s 5 year-old) stepped in and changed the game. She overheard me and ran over to us with a big grin on her face. “Laughter yoga?!?” she beamed. “Let’s do laughter yoga!”

And so, even though it really was the last thing either Sarah or I wanted to do, we did laughter yoga.

We only did it for about 10 minutes. Ida loved it. We loved watching Ida love it. And then, um, well, we felt a little better.

Oh, right. Just like I tell people.

And based on that little boost from our mini-session this morning, I decided to add a 10-minute session before each of my upcoming classes!

So if you want to try a little laughter (do it!), join your class 10 minutes early. I’ll be there, laughing and remembering that we are in this together.

Love,
Diana

JULY CLASSES

Happiness in Hard Times
The Art of Appreciating

Date: Tuesday, July 14
Time: 7:00-8:00 pm
Laughter Yoga mini-session: 6:50 pm
Location: Online everywhere
Suggested donation: $25

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Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Laughter Yoga mini-session: 1:50 pm
Location: Online everywhere
Suggested donation: $25