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Pangea Day - Millions Join Together in First Global Laugh For World Peace
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 20, 2008 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Madan Kataria,
creator of Laughter Yoga, has long dreamt of having simultaneous laughter
sessions in different parts of the world. "I wished for major television
channels like BBC and CNN to telecast all laughter celebrations and reach out
to the people in every corner of the globe," says Kataria. "The dream I long
cherished was fulfilled on May 10th when I received a surprise invitation for
doing a global laughter session on Pangea Day in Los Angeles. My goal is to
have one million laughter clubs around the world within the next ten years,"
said Dr. Madan Kataria at Pangea Day 2008 as he addressed millions of people
via satellite on Saturday, May 10, from Stage 15 at Sony Studios. He and
actress Goldie Hawn led the audience in several moments of roaring laughter
across the planet. "I couldn't have asked for more," said Kataria.
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*(Photo Caption: Dr. Madan Kataria and his wife Madhuri, the co-creators of
Laughter Yoga.)

This was a historical moment because millions witnessed the live show and
participated in the laughter session through television, the internet and You
Tube. For the first time in the history of our world, representatives of the
human race laughed together, on all continents, in real-time, for world peace
and harmony. The powerful sound of laughter resonated globally and established
a connection among people. It helped to bring the world a little closer.

Along with creating Laughter Yoga, Dr. Kataria and his wife Madhuri are the
founders of the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga which trains students
around the globe to lead Laughter Yoga sessions and to teach others how to do
so as well. Dr. Kataria and his students believe that laughter is the most
effective tool for bringing about world peace, spreading happiness and joy,
and making the world a better place.
"When you laugh, you change," Kataria told the crowd "When you change, the
whole world changes around you."

Pangea Day is a global initiative for world peace that unites people worldwide
through the power of cinema. It helps to increase tolerance and compassion
amongst the people divided by the conflict and other differences. One of the
films shown at Pangea Day was about the Laughter Yoga movement. It was titled
"Laughter Clubs" and was directed by Canadian filmmaker Neil Davenport.
The event was broadcast live in 7 languages across the globe. It linked Cairo,
Kigali, London, Los Angeles, Mumbai, and Rio de Janeiro by a program of
powerful films, live music and visionary speakers.

There are currently over 6,000 Laughter Clubs in 60 countries, and growing.
350 are in the USA including several in Georgia. Laughter Clubs are generally
free and open to the public. All are 100% independent.

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Craig Whitley says the classes are about
people coming together to laugh as a form of exercise. "We laugh for the
health of it, without using jokes or comedy." He adds: "there is a huge need
these days for what Laughter Clubs have to offer. They help people feel better
physically, mentally and emotionally. The clubs also help fill the need for
social connection, something that is lacking in our society today." Whitley
and his wife Helen, a licensed clinical social worker run a free weekly
Laughter Club in Woodstock, GA.

Ten good reasons to laugh for no reason

1. Laughter is a stress buster. It reduces the levels of stress hormones
epinephrine and cortisol.

2. Laughter strengthens the immune system and helps maintain good health.
3. Laughter is anti-aging. It increases blood supply to the face, nourishing
the skin and making it glow.

4. Laughter is an aerobic exercise equivalent to any other standard aerobic

exercise.
5. Laughter increases the levels of endorphins - the body's natural pain
killers.
6. Laughter helps control high blood pressure by reducing the release of
stress-related hormones.
7. Laughter helps alleviate depression, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders.

8. Laughter Yoga makes us more creative and imaginative. It improves our sense
of humor.
9. Laughter shrinks the hurts of everyday life to a smaller, if not
inconsequential size. It interrupts the power struggle and defuses anger by
releasing it.
10. Laughter helps individuals be more self-confident and self-expressive.

For more information, or to find a laughter club near you go to

http://www.laughteryoga.org.

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