Name: Laughter Yoga
Start: 2024-11-10T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-10T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Bridge Healing Arts Center

Laughter Yoga
Laughter is the best medicine–for all ages!
With Charles Koppel, Certified Laughter Yoga Instructor
Sunday, November 10 from 11-12PM
In the Serenity Room
Join us for a fun opportunity to laugh and nourish the inner child–no skills or prior experience needed!
Laughter Yoga does not require physical poses or strain on the body and is accessible to everyone.
What to expect:
Laughter yoga sessions begin with warm-up exercises that loosen you up, release nervous energy, and encourage a free flow of laughter. The below is a loose overview that can include some or all of the following per class:
Welcome
Gentle Warm-Up
Laughter and Breathing Exercises
Laughter Meditation
Grounding Activity
Other benefits of Laughter Yoga:
Improves mood and brings more laughter & joy to life
Decreases physical, mental and emotional stress:
Improves health and vitality:
Builds connection with others:
Helps keep a positive attitude in challenging times
What participants should bring: Anything comfortable in which to move. An extra layer that you can easily remove is a good idea, too, because I will have you up and moving for a large chunk of the time. You are welcome to bring a water bottle. Optional: Yoga mat to lie upon for the Laughter Mediation toward the end of the session (some will be provided).
Event Fee: $20 (first class FREE-Try it out!)
Please Register as class size is limited! https://square.link/u/G8XmKfrJ
RSVP deadline: The day of class by 9:00 am
Parking: GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Park in any of the 3 parking areas on the right, and the main entrance is the big red door. Follow signs to the Serenity Room.
About the instructor:
Charles Koppel became a Reiki Master in 2021 and has been practicing Reiki since 2011. He also leads Laughter Yoga classes for all ages and communities. Charles holds a Master’s Degree in Psychology (MSPsy), and has been an elementary school teacher for 33 years. Charles believes that laughter is the best medicine, and having worked part time as an EMT, Charles has always enjoyed helping others. He finds that his work through Laughter Yoga and Reiki provides healing benefits to both the recipient and the provider! Charles also enjoys providing a highly adaptable and inclusive wellness offering through Laughter Yoga, as it does not require any specific poses or demands on the body. There are no skills required to participate in Laughter Yoga, simply the willingness to approach the experience with a childlike playfulness. According to Kurt Vonnegut, “Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside.”