Welcome to
Laughter Yoga with Donna in New Jersey (and beyond)
Laughter is the Best Medicine. Documented research has shown huge benefits for our bodies when we laugh 15-20 minutes.
Why Laughter Yoga?
What is Laughter Yoga?
Laughter Yoga was created in 1995, in India by Dr. Madan Kataria. It began in a park with jokes, and when they ran out of jokes - he was inspired to see if people could "laugh for no reason" and the rest is history. Laughter Yoga is a combination of laughter exercises with yogic breathing and meditation. It brings more oxygen to our bodies leading to us feeling more healthy and energetic.
Laughter Yoga begins with "childlike playfulness", people trying on the exercises and laughing and a beautiful chain reaction erupts as the laughter becomes contagious among the students. It's said that TEN MINUTES of LAUGHTER YOGA is like 30 minutes on a rowing machine!!!! What starts out as something new can be adopted as a fun strategy for overall health.
For more information click here: www.laughteryoga.org
Benefits of Laughter Yoga
A session of Laughter Yoga can (there is scientific research to back this up):
Reduce Stress
Improve social connections
Make your cardiovascular and immune systems stronger
Enhances one's mood by our bodies releasing the natural feel-good chemicals (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin and Endorphins) - which also can help release feelings of anxiety or depression
Can temporarily alleviate pain and discomfort.
I've seen the playfulness that erupts during class unite perfect strangers, and bond connections among those who are meeting each other for the first time. Everyone begins in the same boat, doing something silly for NO REASON, and thus no one feels different during class.
Great for Senior facilities, schools, business meetings (especially during stressful times - end of quarters for sales teams), clubs, family gatherings, religious groups, or company retreats.
Private Session Feedback from Dr. Rowshanak Hashemiyoon, The People's Neuroscientist
Laughter Yoga sessions can be held in person, or virtually. An introductory call helps me understand the needs of your participants and to craft a session tailored to your group. Music has been included for clients with dementia, or special needs.
About our Mission, Services and Donna
Our Mission
Donna's Trainings
Our Services
Our goal is spreading Wellness with modalities that allow individuals to experience fun, play and that there is no way to do it wrong as long as they are feeling good. Whether you are here in New Jersey or we are working with you virtually we guarantee stress relief, and a dose of the feel good hormones. No prior experience necessary.
Our Services
Donna's Trainings
Our Services
We serve a wide variety of audiences as everyone could use more joy, connection and creativity in their lives. Sessions can be conducted in person (New Jersey) or over Zoom.
Our clients include:
Social groups (Alumni, Religious, Women's organizations)
Neuroscience study groups
Senior living facilities (nursing homes, assisted living, memory
We serve a wide variety of audiences as everyone could use more joy, connection and creativity in their lives. Sessions can be conducted in person (New Jersey) or over Zoom.
Our clients include:
Social groups (Alumni, Religious, Women's organizations)
Neuroscience study groups
Senior living facilities (nursing homes, assisted living, memory care)
Insurance clients (remotely)
Corporate teams looking to break the ice and connect in a new way
Private home parties
Public classes
Hospitals
Fire Departments
Garden Clubs
Everyone can use some stress relief
If you aren't sure you are a fit - please call Donna for a complimentary consultation.
Donna's Trainings
Donna's Trainings
Donna's Trainings
Donna spent her career primarily in the high tech world of software for thirty years. Her focus was on solving business problems with technology, managing change and often delighting clients. She worked when no one knew what software was, and with some of the ultimate leaders in the field - Including Marc Andreessen (He wrote the first in
Donna spent her career primarily in the high tech world of software for thirty years. Her focus was on solving business problems with technology, managing change and often delighting clients. She worked when no one knew what software was, and with some of the ultimate leaders in the field - Including Marc Andreessen (He wrote the first internet browser). The best part of her experience there was working with her clients - and connecting.
For the same amount of time, her life has been focused on philanthropy and contribution. She spent over 20 years doing everything from volunteer fundraising to driving a 20foot truck from Manhattan to Montauk for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. When 9/11 happened, as soon as she could get into the city, she began supporting the families of Cantor Fitzergerald (company that lost the most people) at their crisis centers and ultimately their relief fund. She helped run production for their annual memorial for over 10 years. Her main belief is that we are all in this life together, and if we can help - we should.
She has spent many years studying personal growth and development. She served as a head coach in one program that was all about people living their best life and contributing to the greater world around them. This program led to creations like the LuLuLemon brand, the AIDS walk and more! Many teachings from this part of her life show up in her teachings where she passes on things to help understand life on a deeper level.
She began studying things not traditionally taught in school that expanded her appreciation of life. She became a certified Laughter Yoga Leader after having positive experiences taking classes and seeing how her mom who had dementia was able to have fun and become happy as a result. Here is her profile on the Laughter Yoga site: Donna Dudek - Laughter Yoga International .
At this phase in her evolution, Donna's focus is on her dream of becoming a JOY fairy - spreading this vital component in life. In person services in New Jersey or available virtually as well! Don't delay your stress relief.