1 Day Basic Learning Couse

### What is Laughter Yoga?

Laughter Yoga is a powerful tool for enhancing positive mental health. It is a quick way to relieve stress and reduce physical, psychological, and emotional tension. Scientific studies have shown that stress hormones (Cortisol) significantly decrease, and it boosts Serotonin levels in the brain to combat depression.

Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise program developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, allowing anyone to laugh without relying on humor, skits, or jokes. Scientific research has proven that the body cannot distinguish between fake and real laughter, both of which offer similar health benefits. Laughter Yoga has spread to over 110 countries and is a fantastic tool for health and happiness. Since 2011, Laughter Yoga has been present in Vietnam. This is the first online basic course on Laughter Yoga in Vietnam.

The main goal of this course is to help people bring more laughter and joy into their lives through regular practice of Laughter Yoga exercises. Laughter Yoga helps reduce stress, boosts the immune system, and maintains a positive mood during difficult times. You will learn how to practice Laughter Yoga alone at home and with your family. You can also participate in daily online Laughter Yoga sessions on Zoom.

### Course Plan: Basic Learning Course

#### Lesson 1:
- Objectives of the Basic Learning Course
- Why do we need to laugh more today?
- History of Laughter Yoga: What is Laughter Yoga?
- Introduction to new laughter exercises, followed by student practice.
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

#### Lesson 2:
- Five reasons why Laughter Yoga is better than humor, jokes, and comedy
- Five new laughter exercises, followed by student practice
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

#### Lesson 3:
- The essential link between Yoga and Laughter
- Five new laughter exercises, followed by student practice
- Yoga Nidra - a powerful relaxation technique
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

#### Lesson 4:
- Voluntary laughter vs. real laughter
- Followed by laughter exercises and student practice
- Nurturing four elements of joy: singing, dancing, playing, and laughing, followed by Bollywood laughter dance.
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

#### Lesson 5:
- Health benefits of Laughter Yoga
- Followed by laughter exercises and student practice, Bollywood laughter dance
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

#### Lesson 6:
- Practicing Laughter Yoga alone - guided laughter techniques with daily activities
- Strategies to bring more joy and laughter into your life
- Re-evaluate your laughter index and compare it with the initial assessment
- Practice Bollywood laughter dance
- Homework: Join a laughter club on Zoom. Record a one-minute laughter video at home with family and friends.

### Note:
All lessons will last for 60 minutes. This course is the first level in the Laughter Yoga program and is only for your personal use. If you want to teach others, after this course, you need to attend professional Laughter Yoga instructor and coach training, which are the next levels of training.

### Who can join this program?
- Those who want to bring more laughter and joy into their lives.
- People experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Cancer patients.
- Introverted and shy individuals.
- Those with long-term chronic illnesses.
- Psychologists.
- Fitness trainers.
- Alternative therapists.
- Social workers/healthcare workers.
- Yoga practitioners and teachers.
- Entertainment organizers.
- Occupational therapists.
- Professional speakers.
- Actors/singers/clowns.
- People facing addiction.
- Business and HR managers.

### Pham Quoc Vinh

Pham Quoc Vinh is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Master, directly trained by Dr. Kataria, and has led the Laughter Yoga movement for 7 years. He attended the first workshops in Malaysia and Hong Kong. He completed his Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at the Educational Management Academy, Hanoi. He has organized many online joyful yoga workshops and traveled across Hanoi to set up free social Laughter Yoga clubs and workshops in hospitals and patient clubs.