Reasons why life is better when you’re laughing:

Laughter relaxes the muscles and initiates a greater blood flow to the extremities and all the muscles in the body.

Laughter reduces the levels of stress hormones in the body; such as cortisol and epinephrine.

Laughter helps increase the doses of antibodies in the blood (immunoglobulin A) and increases the number of Natural Killer Cells (NCK).

Laughter increases the production of endorphins, the hormone which reduces pain and increases desire.

Prolonged laughter increases your lung capacity, and it also increases oxygen in the blood. Thus, making laughter yoga an excellent aerobic activity.

Laugher massages the internal organs, which leads to better blood supply and overall functioning of the body (also great practice for the diaphragm and stomach muscles).

Laughter and positivity impact the way in which others perceive you.

Laughter is contagious.

Laughter is a universal language and helps people bond on a deeper level.

When we learn to laugh at ourselves, it can help increase your self confidence.

Laughter cannot change the circumstances, but it can certainly help you feel better about situations that are out of your control.

Laughing regularly automatically increases your sense of humour.

Laughing regularly can lead to more self confidence.

Laughter can create a better sense of humour.

Laugher can help diffuse conflict.

Laughter is easier than conventional meditation. With regular sessions, one begins to ignore troublesome (external) factors.

Laughter trains the facial muscles. It nourishes the skin and increases the circulation which gives your face a more healthy glow (it may even tighten your skin).

Laughter is a healthy outlet for stress, sadness, anger, fear, worry, etc.

Laughter is (relatively) cheap and easy.

Laughter can be an icebreaker in many situations, and helps one to lose their inhibitions. Laughter is a great confidence booster.

Laughter is a form of emotional release.

Laughter can disarm awkward situations with magical effects.

Laughter can give you a new perspective, and lead to other (refreshing) insights.

Laughter is universal.