What we’re about
PHILADELPHIA AREA LAUGHTER YOGA CLUB
PHILADELPHIA AREA LAUGHTER YOGA CLUB
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Hello, we are Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Alexa Drubay, Laughter Yoga Teacher
Ernie Oktay. Laughter Leaders Jakki Hines and Carole Netter are also on hand to lead laughter sessions.
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We have combined our group all under the Philadelphia Area Laughter Yoga Club banner because:
-we are all passionate about Laughter Yoga, YES!
- impressed by its' many health benefits, amazing!
-love to spread the laughter, indeed!
-enjoy working together to further our mutual goals to help others through laughter, you bet!
Join us for some fun yoga laughter exercises to improve your health and happiness! What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga is a unique concept where anyone can laugh for no reason without relying on jokes or comedy. How do you practice it? We initiate laughter as an exercise in a group but with eye contact and childlike playfulness. It soon turns into real and contagious laughter. Why is it called Laughter Yoga? The reason we call it Laughter Yoga is because it combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing. This brings more oxygen to the body and to the brain which makes you feel more energetic and healthy. Really? The concept of Laughter Yoga is based on scientific fact that the body cannot differentiate between fake and real laughter if done with willingness. You get the same health benefits. The history behind Laughter Yoga: It was started by a medical doctor, Dr. Madan Kataria from India with just five people in a Mumbai park in 1995. Today there are more than 6000 Laughter Yoga Clubs in more than 72 countries. In 2015, Laughter Yoga will celebrate it's 20th Anniversary. In addition to social Laughter Clubs, Laughter Yoga is also practiced in companies and corporations, fitness centers, yoga studios, senior centers and homes, schools, colleges, universities, cancer centers, prisons, day care centers etc.
Got enough laughter in your life? We all could use more : ) Would you like to become a certified Laughter Yoga Leader? Want to find out more about the next training and the endless possibilities of applying Laughter Yoga to your life? This can help you personally, with your friends and family, in your community and at work. A great way to add more joy to your life and to those around you.
Would you like us to come and present a Laughter Yoga Workshop at your office, place of business, for your organization, club, at your hospital or anywhere else? We are constantly looking for places to share the laughter, lift the spirits, uplift people's lives.
Join us for some laughter fun and help us share with others!
For more information about our individual services, visit:
Alexa Fong Drubay http://www.laughteryogawithalexa.com
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Ernie Oktay's site: http://www.laughteryogafriends.com/ <br>
Jakki Hines, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader http://redincwell.com/laugh/
Carole Netter, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader
Emma Medina- Castejon, Certified Laughter Yoga Leader http://www.laughwithemma.com/
Upcoming events
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•OnlineLaughter Yoga USA's Sunday/Monthly zoom Laughter Club
OnlineWe are Laughter Yoga USA, a non profit organization eager to share more laughter for health , a.k.a. Laughter Yoga, in all communities.
Laughter Yoga is a global laughter exercise program which was created in India in 1995 (that's 30 years ago!) by physician Dr. Madan Kataria. He started his first laughter club at a local Mumbai with the assistance of his wife Madhuri and three of their friends. Initially they told jokes get people to laugh but when the jokes ran out, the doctor came up with simple "laughter exercises" which were based on everyday situations.
Research suggested that laughter, whether real or intentional - as long as you breath deeply from the diaphram, your body cannot tell the difference between genuine or fabricated laughter. With prolonged laughter the brain receives a boost of happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins all increase), while stress hormones (cortisol) levels are significantly reduced.
Laughter is a great people connector and way to add more joy and levity to your life. Got stress? Feel it melt away during one of our laughter sessions!
Laughter Yoga is being practiced around the world, more than 120 countries- at schools, in hospitals, with businesses, with all types of groups in recovery, at community centers, festivals, in senior communities and beyond.
Come try what it can do for you. No experience necessary. Only the willingness to laugh. Pack a water bottle to keep hydrated. Bring a grumpy friend!
These sessions are complimentary!
Join us first Sundays each month. See the dates below.
Registration Link to Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/subNYSsdSOKdhAhniaEhLQ
- Aug 3, 2025 12:00 PM
- Sep 7, 2025 12:00 PM
- Oct 5, 2025 12:00 PM
- Nov 2, 2025 12:00 PM
- Dec 7, 2025 12:00 PM
- Jan 4, 2026 12:00 PM
- Feb 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Mar 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Apr 5, 2026 12:00 PM
- May 3, 2026 12:00 PM
- Jun 7, 2026 12:00 PM
- Jul 5, 2026 12:00 PM
- Aug 2, 2026 12:00 PM
- Sep 6, 2026 12:00 PM
- Oct 4, 2026 12:00 PM
- Nov 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Dec 6, 2026 12:00 PM
11 attendees
Melt Away the Stress... with Laughter! zoom Laughter Yoga with Alexa
Swarthmore United Methodist, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA, USJOYFUL NEW YEAR !!!
In-Person Laughter opportunity!
Thursday, January 8. 2026, 12:30- 1:30 PM
at the Swarthmore, PA
Park Avenue Community Center
129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Register here:
[https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false](Register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false)
Free Laughter Yoga session
We are going to nourish and fortify ourselves with laughter!
Got anxiety? Got stress? Feeling socially isolated, lonely and in need of connection? Or perhaps you just want to laugh more : )
Have you seen this yet?
https://youtu.be/LKjZkH_rlew?si=T8H1yuSIH9l2LYOH
Join Alexa & Friends online zoom laughter club session!
We meet to laugh and to have fun for 45-60 minutes, letting go of stress and tension and connecting in a positive and playful way. Ho ho ha ha ha, let the stress melt away!
Experience unconditional, mindful laughter FOR YOUR HEALTH! Created by a medical doctor in India 31 years ago, this laughter exercise program has gone global and is being practiced by young and old in 120+ countries and at 20'000 laughter clubs.
Why do people LOVE Laughter Yoga? It's simple and effective! It's fun and can be practiced by all ages and people of all cultures and backgrounds.
It is non religious and non political. All are welcome!
Laughter Yoga is the combination of:
- laughter exercises (based on everyday situations rather than on jokes & comedy). We laugh intentionally - for our HEALTH!
- deep yogic breathing exercises (no yoga poses!) , some stretching and simple movements
- a yoga nidra mindfulness meditation (we end our laughter practice with a short grounding and peaceful meditation)
Why practice Laughter Yoga?
Here are just a few benefits: reduction of stress hormones (cortisol) , improved mood and fosters social connections/reduces feelings of loneliness, energizes, boosts immunities, fosters overall well being for body, mind & spirit. It feels awesome to laugh like a child again!!!
This is a FREE online laughter club session.
Join the fun on 2nd Thursdays
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Register here:
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
If you are able to perform mild aerobic exercise and have the willingness to laugh, then you are all set!
Wear comfortable clothing, and have a bottle of water handy. Bring a family member or friend!
Besides this, Alexa leads customized sessions, private sessions, one-on one coaching. There are so many options. Visit http://www.laughteryogawithalexa.com to find out more about Laughter Yoga for school kids, the corporate world, the medical community, groups in recovery, private parties and senior living communities.
Alexa trains others to become certified Laughter Yoga leaders and teachers. She trains therapists, activity directors, nurses, social workers, teachers and others and offers CEU credits through NASW-PA for trainings. Next Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training is mid November. Contact Alexa for more details.
Alexa is also the Executive Director of http://www.laughteryogausa.org, a non profit organization serving to promote Laughter Yoga through educational programs and research in the USA.
For more information, please contact Alexa Drubay, certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainer at alexafd@gmail.com1 attendee- •Online
Laughter Yoga USA's Sunday/Monthly zoom Laughter Club
OnlineWe are Laughter Yoga USA, a non profit organization eager to share more laughter for health , a.k.a. Laughter Yoga, in all communities.
Laughter Yoga is a global laughter exercise program which was created in India in 1995 (that's 30 years ago!) by physician Dr. Madan Kataria. He started his first laughter club at a local Mumbai with the assistance of his wife Madhuri and three of their friends. Initially they told jokes get people to laugh but when the jokes ran out, the doctor came up with simple "laughter exercises" which were based on everyday situations.
Research suggested that laughter, whether real or intentional - as long as you breath deeply from the diaphram, your body cannot tell the difference between genuine or fabricated laughter. With prolonged laughter the brain receives a boost of happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins all increase), while stress hormones (cortisol) levels are significantly reduced.
Laughter is a great people connector and way to add more joy and levity to your life. Got stress? Feel it melt away during one of our laughter sessions!
Laughter Yoga is being practiced around the world, more than 120 countries- at schools, in hospitals, with businesses, with all types of groups in recovery, at community centers, festivals, in senior communities and beyond.
Come try what it can do for you. No experience necessary. Only the willingness to laugh. Pack a water bottle to keep hydrated. Bring a grumpy friend!
These sessions are complimentary!
Join us first Sundays each month. See the dates below.
Registration Link to Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/subNYSsdSOKdhAhniaEhLQ
- Aug 3, 2025 12:00 PM
- Sep 7, 2025 12:00 PM
- Oct 5, 2025 12:00 PM
- Nov 2, 2025 12:00 PM
- Dec 7, 2025 12:00 PM
- Jan 4, 2026 12:00 PM
- Feb 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Mar 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Apr 5, 2026 12:00 PM
- May 3, 2026 12:00 PM
- Jun 7, 2026 12:00 PM
- Jul 5, 2026 12:00 PM
- Aug 2, 2026 12:00 PM
- Sep 6, 2026 12:00 PM
- Oct 4, 2026 12:00 PM
- Nov 1, 2026 12:00 PM
- Dec 6, 2026 12:00 PM
4 attendees Melt Away the Stress... with Laughter! zoom Laughter Yoga with Alexa
Swarthmore United Methodist, 129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA, USJOYFUL NEW YEAR !!!
In-Person Laughter opportunity!
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:30- 1:30 PM
at the Swarthmore, PA
Park Avenue Community Center
129 Park Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Register here:
[https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false](Register here: https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false)
Free Laughter Yoga session
We are going to nourish and fortify ourselves with laughter!
Got anxiety? Got stress? Feeling socially isolated, lonely and in need of connection? Or perhaps you just want to laugh more : )
Have you seen this yet?
https://youtu.be/LKjZkH_rlew?si=T8H1yuSIH9l2LYOH
Join Alexa & Friends online zoom laughter club session!
We meet to laugh and to have fun for 45-60 minutes, letting go of stress and tension and connecting in a positive and playful way. Ho ho ha ha ha, let the stress melt away!
Experience unconditional, mindful laughter FOR YOUR HEALTH! Created by a medical doctor in India 31 years ago, this laughter exercise program has gone global and is being practiced by young and old in 120+ countries and at 20'000 laughter clubs.
Why do people LOVE Laughter Yoga? It's simple and effective! It's fun and can be practiced by all ages and people of all cultures and backgrounds.
It is non religious and non political. All are welcome!
Laughter Yoga is the combination of:
- laughter exercises (based on everyday situations rather than on jokes & comedy). We laugh intentionally - for our HEALTH!
- deep yogic breathing exercises (no yoga poses!) , some stretching and simple movements
- a yoga nidra mindfulness meditation (we end our laughter practice with a short grounding and peaceful meditation)
Why practice Laughter Yoga?
Here are just a few benefits: reduction of stress hormones (cortisol) , improved mood and fosters social connections/reduces feelings of loneliness, energizes, boosts immunities, fosters overall well being for body, mind & spirit. It feels awesome to laugh like a child again!!!
This is a FREE online laughter club session.
Join the fun on 2nd Thursdays
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Register here:
https://app.amilia.com/store/en/pac-center/shop/activities/6451808?date=2026-01-08&view=month&scrollToCalendar=false
If you are able to perform mild aerobic exercise and have the willingness to laugh, then you are all set!
Wear comfortable clothing, and have a bottle of water handy. Bring a family member or friend!
Besides this, Alexa leads customized sessions, private sessions, one-on one coaching. There are so many options. Visit http://www.laughteryogawithalexa.com to find out more about Laughter Yoga for school kids, the corporate world, the medical community, groups in recovery, private parties and senior living communities.
Alexa trains others to become certified Laughter Yoga leaders and teachers. She trains therapists, activity directors, nurses, social workers, teachers and others and offers CEU credits through NASW-PA for trainings. Next Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training is mid November. Contact Alexa for more details.
Alexa is also the Executive Director of http://www.laughteryogausa.org, a non profit organization serving to promote Laughter Yoga through educational programs and research in the USA.
For more information, please contact Alexa Drubay, certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainer at alexafd@gmail.com1 attendee
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