In the chaotic dance of
life's challenges and stressors, uncovering joy
can sometimes feel like chasing a slippery eel.
But fear not! There's a simple remedy waiting
to burst out of all of us – laughter.
Unfortunately,
this magical medicine has been kept under wraps
for generations. It's high time for us to reclaim
our joy and laughter. Let me take you on a journey
through my laughter-filled life and shed light
on the enchantment that is laughter yoga.
To me, laughter stands as the polar opposite
of stress. The science may not exactly say that,
but it sure feels that way. Stress clutches us,
stops proper breathing and unleashes stress chemicals
like cortisol and adrenaline. It throws us into
fight, flight, or freeze mode. Laughter, however,
is a switch of pure magic. It releases the love
drugs – dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and
endorphins. It's not just a sound; it's a physiological
antidote to stress. Read
full article.
A prescription
to laugh
Laughter yoga offers surprising
health and fitness benefits
American humourist and writer Mark Twain got
it right: “The human race has only one really
effective weapon and that is laughter.”
You can laugh at a Seinfeld episode, giggle at
your friend Sue’s punny wordplay- but you
don’t actually need a reason to laugh.
You can … just … laugh.
Welcome to laughter yoga, a series of movement
and breathing exercises to help you laugh —
for no good reason!
Usually practised in a group, laughter yoga is
a variety of specific exercises — simple
breathing techniques, clapping and chanting —
led by a trained laughter yoga instructor. Once
you’re warmed up, your instructor might
move to improv exercises, gentle stretching, yoga
breathwork and meditation.
“We need to know we need to laugh,
even if we’re stressed — mostly when
we’re stressed.” ~ Kathryn
Kimmins
On
Television
Bradford, Ont. Woman Promotes Positive
Mental Health
Through Laughter Yoga
A woman in Bradford, Ont. combines laughter and exercise
to promote positive mental health and well-being. Cathy
Nesbit of Cathy's Chuckle Club teaches laughter yoga,
offering a free, online class every Tuesday.
"I think the most important part of laughter is
the oxygen. When we're stressed, we're not breathing
properly, so our body isn't getting what it needs and
for sure our brain isn't," Nesbit said. "When
you give yourself permission to engage in this …
and break through that resistance, the magic happens." Read
full article.
You’ll find a different
kind of exercise program in Guelph.
Shona Sneddon has been running laughter yoga classes
about once a month.
“Everybody can laugh, you know, and we can all
ideally laugh at ourselves. We're so caught up in what
people think about us. So Laughter Yoga just gets us
out of the box,” sheexplained.
“One of the principles is the childlike play.
We look at children, they're laughing and laughing and
we're wondering, what are they up to? They're just laughing.
They're not up to anything. And that's what we need
to take on,” Cathy Nesbitt, another Certified
Laughter Yoga Teacher said. Read
full article.
Daily
D.O.S.E. of Laughter
They say that laughter is the music of life, a
universal melody that resonates within every human
soul. Like an enchanting tune that uplifts and
inspires, the act of laughter echoes across the
hallways of human interaction, transcending the
boundaries of language and culture. For this week's
Boss Your Business Podcast, I'll be taking a delightful
detour from our usual business-centric discussions
with our guest whose mission is to create joy
in the world but also raise the level of awareness
about environmental conservation! Watch
podcast on Youtube.
Laughter
Yoga Enthusiast
Cathy Nesbitt shares how laughter is the best
medicine and how corporations can utilize this
daily exercise to allow for their employees to
connect on a deeper level. Listen
to podcast
Laughter goes with Everything - with Cathy Nesbitt
the Crawling, Laughing, Bean Queen.
In this episode, I'm talking with Cathy Nesbitt
who has a number of strings to her bow, including
worm farmer, mung bean sprout advocate and laughter
yoga practitioner. Cathy spent much of her corporate
life working as a secretary for a number of different
companies and came to realise that, if you don't
like what you're doing – move. Serendipity stepped
in and a combination of a bizarre request from
a teacher friend and an advert for a business
development course opened up a whole can of worms
– pun deliberately intended. Listen
to Podcast
How to get "Black Gold" from worms and
laugh all the way to the bank!
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate.
Cathy is the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters
(est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters, and Cathy’s Laughter
Club. She is a multi-award-winning environmental
innovator who uses workshops and inspirational
speaking to motivate people to live more sustainably.
Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener. Listen
to Podcast
Laughter Club!
Today's guest, Cathy Nesbitt, has based her job
around teaching people how to laugh! She also
sells worms for in home composting! Listen
to podcast.
Cathy Nesbitt, Laughter Through It All
We go from worms to laughter yoga in today's episode
of Be The Good with Kate. Stick with me here!
Cathy Nesbitt's home of the greater Toronto area
started to ship their garbage to the USA when
their landfill closed (did you know this? I sure
didn't!), and she felt pulled to create a solution
to help lessen the trash in her community. She
overcame her fear of worms to start a composting
business: teaching people, especially those with
limited outdoor access, how to compost in their
homes. In an interesting turn of events, this
led to her discovery of laughter yoga, which changed
her life. Listen
to Podcast
Laughing it up with Cathy Nesbitt
Cathy Nesbitt discusses the benefits of laughter
and how it can help reduce stress and create a
more cohesive work environment. Nesbitt was appointed
a laughter ambassador in 2017 and has since been
doing team-building exercises with corporations.
These exercises involve clapping, chanting, playing,
and laughing to increase creativity, reduce stress,
and break down barriers. Laughter yoga was created
in 1995 and involves 40 foundational exercises
to help people be childlike and have fun. Listen
to podcast.
A Funny Way of Looking with Michael J
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate.
Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002),
Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She
is a multi award-winning environmental innovator
who uses workshops and inspirational speaking
to motivate people to live a more sustainable
life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.
Appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan
Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga. Listen
to podcast.
The
Sing Your Heart Song Speaker Spotlight: Cathy
Nesbitt
MEET CATHY NESBITT Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and
Wellness Advocate. She is the Founder of Cathy’s
Crawly Composters, Cathy’s Sprouters, & Cathy’s
Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental
innovator who uses workshops and inspirational
speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable
life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher
& appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by
Dr. Madan Kataria. Listen
to Podcast
Need
a Good Laugh? Your Business Does Too- with Cathy
Nesbitt
In this episode I sat down for a light-hearted
conversation with Cathy Nesbitt about how her
entrepreneurial journey wriggled its way into
existence when she followed her passion for worms
and composting, and the value laughter brings
to your life and business. Watch
Podcast
Cathy Nesbitt | Laughter is the best medicine
Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate.
Cathy is the Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters
(est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter
Club. She is a multi award-winning environmental
innovator who uses workshops and inspirational
speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable
life. Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener. Listen
to podcast.
The
Hidden Edge of Laughter with Cathy Nesbitt
In today’s show, I’m excited to have
special guest, Cathy Nesbitt. Cathy’s hidden
edge is laughter and the positive affect it can
have on us. Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness
Advocate. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.
Appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan
Kataria. Check it out the episode now! Listen
to podcast. Watch
on Youtube.
Neon
Conversations: Laughter Yoga - Cathy Nesbitt
Lo chats to Laughter Yoga teacher, Cathy Nesbitt,
about her origin story, her journey in the world,
what led her to start a Laughter Yoga club, why
laughter is so good for us, what it means to be
a Neon Woman, + so much more. Listen
to episode.
S2E10 - Power Hour TV Show - Laughter Chronicles!
" Life is a playground — swing into joy,
slide into laughter, feel the wind in your hair.
In this brief journey, always choose the sunny
side of the sandbox!" ~ Sanet Van Breda
Watch,
Get Inspired, and Explore Together BPL Program Portal
Learn more about Cathy Nesbitt. Appointed a Laughter Ambassador
by Madan & Madhuri Kataria, the creators of Laughter Yoga,
for her dedication and selfless services to promote the causes
of Laughter Yoga.
Cathy joins Amanda Grey and Jordan
Middlebrook on Georgina
Life to introduce the incredible benefits of
Laughter Yoga.
What does Laughter Yoga Session
look like? Join Cathy for a quick demo Laughter Yoga Session.
Take a peek behind the curtain and see how the magic is made.
Cathy demonstrates the "Giggle Jiggle"
on YouTube Channel Daily
Laughers.
Unfortunately,
this magical medicine has been kept under wraps
for generations. It's high time for us to reclaim
our joy and laughter. Let me take you on a journey
through my laughter-filled life and shed light
on the enchantment that is laughter yoga.
