"Laughter yoga goes beyond just laughter. It not only fosters a feeling of physical well-being but also enhances the spirit and touches the emotional core of those who practice it.
"In times of difficulty, it is not easy to remain calm. By imbibing the inner spirit of laughter yoga and its characteristics, one can learn to handle situations without losing composure. It creates a new experience each time that enables one to handle similar situations in the future.
"People are often surprised at the powerful changes that laughter yoga brings to their lives. The ever-present ego and the 'I' mellow down to a loving, caring and giving state of mind. It alters a selfish character into an altruistic one. It cultivates a positive mental attitude and an understanding based on unconditional love, forgiveness, generosity and compassion. It allows virtues of patience and tolerance to emerge.
"Laughter helps people to develop a state of emotional fluidity where worries and goals become less important. The inner spirit of laughter ensures that people around us are also happy. It is important that as we seek our happiness, we remain mindful of bringing happiness to others too.
"Laughter has taught me the true meaning of spirituality: 'if you can raise your spirits by yourself and raise someone else's spirits too, you are spiritual.' "
