This is DVD 5/8 of the 2009 All American Laughter Yoga Conference in Estes Park, Colorado, that took place on Sept. 25-27, 2009. You will be able to download a pdf copy of the presentation(s) included in this DVD immediately upon successful payment.

DVD Duration: 75 minutes

1) Hasya meets Hatha: The Spiritual Connection between Laughter Yoga and Traditional Yoga

Depression, anxiety, anger and addictions all stem from an inability to effectively deal with life's problems and to express pent-up emotions. In this workshop we will discover the spiritual connections between Laughter Yoga and traditional Hatha Yoga (a philosophical orientation which can give us access to peace and harmony at any time). We will explore time-tested tools that are effective non-religious ways to strengthen self-confidence, liberate emotional expression in healthy ways, and awaken to our innate spiritual powers.

Jeffrey Briar is the director of The Laughter Yoga Institute in Laguna Beach, California and founder of the first Laughter Club in the western world to meet seven days a week. Aside from being an accomplished and popular laughter yogi (he has been featured on ABC Dancing with the Stars, Oprah, and CNN with Dr. Sanjay Gupta) he also has over 35 years of experience as a teacher of traditional yoga.

2) Secrets Of Laughter Club Success: How to have Plenty of Laughers and Unending Joy - from Day One

The Laughter Club experience can deliver health, friendship, community, fun… and unlimited creative potential. But you need a steady flow of laughers to make it happen. Learn how to bring ‘em in, make ‘em happy, and keep ‘em coming back. Discover how one Laughter Club grew from one person chuckling alone on the beach to over 15,000 visitors in 4 years. Revealed: Tips to generate publicity that sparkles and gets published! Strengthen your ability to manage group energy, and access creativity to keep the Laughter Club experience always fresh and engaging.

Kathryn Burns is a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and State-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She was one of the first members of the Laguna Beach Laughter club, the first Laughter Club outside of India to meet 7 days per week. She is one of the creators of the “All-Gibberish Party” and the “Laughter Cruise”, and has recently delivered Laughter Yoga specialty sessions in the fields of Health, Women’s Empowerment, Eldercare, and New Thought Church communities.