Laughter meditation is a form of meditation that combines breathing exercises and laughter to promote a sense of well-being, joy, and relaxation. This type of meditation is also known as laughing yoga or laughter therapy, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years. Laughter meditation is an inner experience. When we laugh we are totally free. We can’t be in the past laughing, or in the future. Laughing brings us to the present moment. Laughter meditation is a cost-effective healing tool used to transform the present moment into child-like playfulness while honoring your inner child. Laughter meditation is strong preventative medicine and has a profound effect on the mind, body and spirit.

Did you know children can laugh up to 400 times a day, versus adults who laugh 15 times a day?

During a laughter meditation session, participants engage in laughter exercises that involve deep breathing, physical movements, and vocalizations. These exercises are designed to trigger laughter and create a positive, relaxed state of mind.

Here are 5 tips on how to best use this time and stay on top during quarantine:

1. Nature - Nature naturally lifts the mood with Vitamin D mood boosting properties. It has the power to heal and restore us to balance. Nature is composed of four main elements, air (oxygen in the lungs), fire (heat from the sun), water (60% circulating within us) and earth (the soil beneath us and in our bones). Even if you go for a short walk or sit down doing nothing else but let the sun rays hit your face - you can benefit. This is because being in nature reduces anger, fear, and stress while increasing pleasant feelings. In addition, being outside in nature contributes to your physical wellbeing by reducing your blood pressure, heart rate, muscle tension, and the production of stress hormones. So what are you waiting for? Go get some sun charge in your day!

2. Feng Shui - Home should be a healing center, a sanctuary. By doing this, we become our own healers. When you feel stuck, moving the energy around your home, car, and work space will help get your own energy flowing so you can feel the vital qi, the circulation in your space. Cleaning, decluttering, rearranging your living space will help change the flow of energy and bring new perspective and abundance. The literal translation of “feng” means wind and “shui” means water. In Chinese culture, wind and water are both associated with good health. Good health is what we all need right now during this time of crisis. Burning sage is another great alkhemy tool used for transforming the energy around you.