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First Sunday of May • Wellness
World Laughter Day
Founded in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the creator of Laughter Yoga, World Laughter Day promotes global peace through the universal language of laughter. Today, laughter clubs exist in over 100 countries. Today we're debating the science of joy—is laughter really the best medicine, or is it just a temporary distraction from a serious world? We explore the biology of the giggle.
Speaking Discussion
- Can you force yourself to laugh and still get the same health benefits?
- Why is humour the first thing we look for in a friend or a partner?
- What is the most inappropriate time you have ever laughed?
- Is there a limit to what we should joke about, or is everything fair game?
- How has your sense of humour changed as you have gotten older?
Activity 1: The Comedy Coach
You are a "Laughter Therapist". You have 1 minute to make a group of angry businessmen laugh. Pitch your method using the word "Contagious".
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate
Justify your answer in 30 seconds:
- "Life is too serious to be taken seriously."
- "Laughter is a sign of intelligence."
- "We should have laughter breaks instead of coffee breaks at work."