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Laughter yoga

Laughter yoga

Posted on 04. Dec, 2008 by .

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 reduces . Yoga also reduces stress. So how about combining the two? Laughter yoga therapy was developed by an Indian doctor in 1995 and since then laughter clubs have sprung up in 60 countries across the world. Participants engage in yoga sessions where full belly laughs are part of the lesson. People find the sessions [...]

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Mental and physical benefits of yoga

Mental and physical benefits of yoga

Posted on 16. Sep, 2008 by .

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Menopausal women who practised yoga five days a week for eight weeks saw a decrease in hot flushes,  disturbances and night sweats and an increase in their performance in tasks of intelligence and memory. As well as practising yoga, the women heard lectures on the benefits of yoga, including using it as a means to [...]

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