More happiness to you on World Laughter Day

The first Sunday of May marks the ‘World Laughter Day’ with yoga sessions being held worldwide. Laughter is medically known to improve our immunity towards diseases by triggering the release of a hormone called ‘endorphins’ which induces a natural feel-good feeling and reduces pain,stress, anxiety and improves mood.

Updated on: May 07, 2017 1:34 PM IST

Lifestyle

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

A group of retired army personnel take part in laughing yoga sessions at a park in Noida. The first Sunday of May marks the ‘World Laughter Day’ with yoga sessions being held worldwide. Laughter is medically known to improve our immunity towards diseases by triggering the release of a hormone called ‘endorphins’ which induces a natural feel-good feeling and reduces pain,stress, anxiety and improves mood. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

2/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

As the phrase suggests, ‘laughter is contagious’; World Laughter day promotes shared laughter and relives us from stress and negativities in our lives. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

3/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

Strengthening our relationships, enhancing teamwork, promoting group bonding are among few of the many advantages of laughing. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

4/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

Studies suggest that shared laughter is much healthier and that it only leads to better bonding and relationship. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

5/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

High on Laughter! A man laughs as he takes part in the laughing yoga session, in Noida. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

6/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

Antidote to various stress and pain, laughter is known as a mental exercise to make people fit and healthy. (Sunil Ghosh/ht photo)

7/7

View Photos in a new improved layout

Updated on May 07, 2017 1:34 PM

People participate in a laughter club as they celebrate World Laughter Day at the Nana Nani Park in Girgaon Chowpatty. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo)