Joyworks! brings us laughing yoga!

Our mission is to unite people through laughter and the creative and theatre arts, reduce feelings of stress and feelings of isolation, transform limiting beliefs and in doing so improve health and happiness.  

The Science of Laughter

Laughter really is the best medicine. 

Our bodies like laughter for these reasons:

• It produces the feel-good brain chemicals, endorphins. These accelerate the body’s healing process and act as a natural painkiller.
• It decreases the stress hormone, cortisol.
• It gives a cardiovascular workout and helps tone muscles.
• It increases Natural Killer Cells (NK) and T cells. This helps fight potential viruses and tumours.
• It improves respiration and circulation.
• It helps boost our immune system (by 40% in one experiment) and oxygenates the blood and major organs.

Our minds like laughter for these reasons:

• It unleashes inhibitions and breaks down barriers.
• It is a great team building tool and encourages communication.
• It encourages positive thinking and creativity.
• It relaxes and energises.