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Scientific Research On Laughter Yoga
There were no previous studies done on Laughter Yoga methods until 2006 when we did a scientific study in Bangalore followed by USA, Germany, Austria and South Africa. There are some more studies underway in Japan and other countries but it may take a few years before we can get conclusive evidence.
So far, all scientific research conducted for the past 25 years, was by using the humor model. The researchers induced laughter, by showing some humorous videos, or some kind of mental process, which led to laughter, and then physiological and biochemical changes were measured. People always questioned the efficacy of Laughter Yoga exercises, as they were self-induced, and not the outcome of any humorous interaction. My experience with Laughter Clubs worldwide taught me that people were definitely deriving health benefits from Laughter Yoga exercises. There was no scientific proof I could offer them, to satisfy the logical-minded people, especially in the West. I had no problems in India, as more than 100,000 people laughed every morning, without asking me for any proof, but when it came to the West, everybody asked, do you have the data?
Bangalore Study
In December 2006, Laughter Yoga International commissioned a scientific research project involving 200 IT professionals in Bangalore, India, to study the effects of Laughter Yoga on their stress levels. Seven Laughter Yoga sessions were administered to half the group over an 18 day period, with physiological, immunological and psychological tests performed on each person before and after the Laughter Yoga sessions.
The study was undertaken by one of India’s leading scientific research organizations.
The results of the Bangalore study were extremely positive. In the Laughter Yoga group there was a significant drop in heart rate, blood pressure dropped significantly, cortisol levels were significantly reduced, positive emotions increased by 17% and negative emotions dropped by 27%, perceived stress dropped significantly, and Alexithymia dropped by almost 9%, indicating a significant improvement in emotional intelligence.
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Scientific Research On Laughter Yoga
There were no previous studies done on Laughter Yoga methods until 2006 when we did a scientific study in Bangalore followed by USA, Germany, Austria and South Africa. There are some more studies underway in Japan and other countries but it may take a few years before we can get conclusive evidence.
So far, all scientific research conducted for the past 25 years, was by using the humor model. The researchers induced laughter, by showing some humorous videos, or some kind of mental process, which led to laughter, and then physiological and biochemical changes were measured. People always questioned the efficacy of Laughter Yoga exercises, as they were self-induced, and not the outcome of any humorous interaction. My experience with Laughter Clubs worldwide taught me that people were definitely deriving health benefits from Laughter Yoga exercises. There was no scientific proof I could offer them, to satisfy the logical-minded people, especially in the West. I had no problems in India, as more than 100,000 people laughed every morning, without asking me for any proof, but when it came to the West, everybody asked, do you have the data?
Bangalore Study
In December 2006, Laughter Yoga International commissioned a scientific research project involving 200 IT professionals in Bangalore, India, to study the effects of Laughter Yoga on their stress levels. Seven Laughter Yoga sessions were administered to half the group over an 18 day period, with physiological, immunological and psychological tests performed on each person before and after the Laughter Yoga sessions.
The study was undertaken by one of India’s leading scientific research organizations.
The results of the Bangalore study were extremely positive. In the Laughter Yoga group there was a significant drop in heart rate, blood pressure dropped significantly, cortisol levels were significantly reduced, positive emotions increased by 17% and negative emotions dropped by 27%, perceived stress dropped significantly, and Alexithymia dropped by almost 9%, indicating a significant improvement in emotional intelligence.
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Scientific Research On Laughter Yoga
There were no previous studies done on Laughter Yoga methods until 2006 when we did a scientific study in Bangalore followed by USA, Germany, Austria and South Africa. There are some more studies underway in Japan and other countries but it may take a few years before we can get conclusive evidence.
So far, all scientific research conducted for the past 25 years, was by using the humor model. The researchers induced laughter, by showing some humorous videos, or some kind of mental process, which led to laughter, and then physiological and biochemical changes were measured. People always questioned the efficacy of Laughter Yoga exercises, as they were self-induced, and not the outcome of any humorous interaction. My experience with Laughter Clubs worldwide taught me that people were definitely deriving health benefits from Laughter Yoga exercises. There was no scientific proof I could offer them, to satisfy the logical-minded people, especially in the West. I had no problems in India, as more than 100,000 people laughed every morning, without asking me for any proof, but when it came to the West, everybody asked, do you have the data?
Bangalore Study
In December 2006, Laughter Yoga International commissioned a scientific research project involving 200 IT professionals in Bangalore, India, to study the effects of Laughter Yoga on their stress levels. Seven Laughter Yoga sessions were administered to half the group over an 18 day period, with physiological, immunological and psychological tests performed on each person before and after the Laughter Yoga sessions.
The study was undertaken by one of India’s leading scientific research organizations.
The results of the Bangalore study were extremely positive. In the Laughter Yoga group there was a significant drop in heart rate, blood pressure dropped significantly, cortisol levels were significantly reduced, positive emotions increased by 17% and negative emotions dropped by 27%, perceived stress dropped significantly, and Alexithymia dropped by almost 9%, indicating a significant improvement in emotional intelligence.
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