Laughter Yoga: Benefits of Mixing Laughter and Yoga

Biopsychosocial impacts of laughter yoga and therapy on stroke survivors

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The Effect of Laughter Yoga on the Quality of Life of Elderly Nursing Home Residents

Background: Old age is associated with the physical and psychological problems that affect the Quality of Life (QoL). Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effect of laughter therapy on the QoL of elderly people in nursing homes. Materials & Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with‌ pretest-posttest along with control and experimental group and one-month follow-up conducted...

The Impact of Laughter Yoga on Mental Well-being of Cancer Patients under Chemotherapy

Abstract Cancer patients experience physical, psychological, social, and spiritual challenges which are related to mental well-being. Laughter Yoga includes those laughter exercises which may enhance mental well-being in patients undergoing chemo therapy. Purpose: To determine the Impact of Laughter Yoga on Mental Well-being of Cancer Patients under Chemotherapy Methodology: T...

Health benefits of yoga

Health benefits of yoga