Happy World Laughter Day
Recommended for Foundational Grades
Happy World Laughter Day!
This day takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year. This year, that day is today.
Today is about celebrating laughter and joy. Laughter is good for your body and your mental health.
How was this day started?
World Laughter Day was started in 1998 by Dr Madan Kataria. He is the founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. Dr Kataria popularised laughter yoga. He has even written a book about it.
What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughter Yoga is also known as Hasyayoga. It is a type of modern yoga or exercise involving long, continuous voluntary laughter. This type of yoga is based on the idea that facial expressions can affect our emotions. Laughter Yoga is usually done in groups, with eye contact and playfulness.
Today, there are about 5,000 Laughter Yoga clubs in 53 countries.
So, on World Laughter Day, remember to make sure to keep laughing today and every day!
Watch a video on why we laugh. Video credit: SciShow Kids/Youtube
There are so many interesting and exciting things happening in the world today. To keep yourself updated do not miss out on reading Curious Times – a news website for children. We engage and educate kids through news, information and trivia. There are also a lot of exciting activities for children to engage in and express themselves. You can share your comments and views; participate in our regular quizzes and various creative challenges. We are also delighted to publish what children send to us in My Expressions. These could be art and creative projects, their thoughts in the form of drawings, paintings, photographs and write-ups. And also books, games or movie reviews.
All the great content from the kids finds its way to our Newspaper Curious Times Weekly and The Curious Magazine. You can also reach out to us on WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook. Youtube, Twitter, Linked In, Or write to us at hello@curioustimes.in.
0 (Please login to give a Curious Clap to your friend.)