World Laughter Day 2008, Sunday, May 4th

05/05/08 Update:

Fun fun fun! WLD 2008 in Los Angeles was a lot of fun. Over 150 actively participated, laughed, hula hooped and danced with us on the beach. Thank you Angela Rodriguez, Kim Selbert, Yogi Ramesh, all the members of the Venice Beach / Santa Monica / Westwood / Pasadena / Camarillo / East L.A. / Downtown Laughter Clubs! A special thank you as well to all our generous sponsors (see logos and website links at the bottom of this page.)

Click here to see some pictures of the event.

World Laughter Day was created in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of the worldwide Laughter Yoga movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive manifestation for world peace and is intended to build up a global consciousness of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. Its popularity has grown exponentially with that of the Laughter Yoga movement (now present worldwide on all 5 continents).

Click here to read Dr Kataria's 2008 Message for World Laughter Day:

• In English
• En Español

You can see a list of World Laughter Day Celebrations in the USA and around the world at:

• http://www.laughteryoga.org/calendar-view.php
• http://www.laughterfoundation.org/wld/2008-events.htm

In Los Angeles, 05/04/08, 11am - 2pm

Ocean Park Beach
2600 Barnard Way
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(closest to lifeguard station 26)
Media Contact: Angela Rodriguez (213) 716-7167

FREE event, FUN for all ages

SPECIAL activites for kids (Elmo and Buzzo The Clown will be there - face painting - balloon making and more.)

WARM UP your laughter! We'll have special competitions for the 2008 most joyful, heartfelt, best laughing man, woman, child and senior and substantial in-kind prizes worth their weight for the winners!

We Need Volunteers!

Want to experience a day of fun and meet great people? We need your help to greet people, set up and clean up and a few other simple tasks. Please contact either Angela Rodriguez (213 716 7167) or Kim Selbert (310 849 4642).

Driving Directions

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Where To Park

There is all day parking for $6 in lot 5 south (or free is you arrive early and find a spot on the street!)

Who Is Organizing World Laughter Day 2008 in Los Angeles?

The 2008 World Laughter Day Celebration in Los Angeles is organized by the Laugh Angeles Foundation.

Our mission is to enhance personal health and to promote community well-being through the use of laughter and associated techniques.

The Laugh Angeles Foundation is a charitable project of the American School Of Laughter Yoga. We operate as a foundation under the fiscal sponsorship of the International Humanities Center, a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. We have formed in January 2007 to help and support:

• The creation and growth of free & public social Laughter Clubs in the Los Angeles area.
• The spread of the Laughter Yoga method as a simple and accessible healing technique for populations with special needs such as, but not limited to, seniors, physically challenged individuals, veterans, prisoners, parolees, economically disadvantaged groups of individuals, youth at risk, victims of natural disasters (e.g. fires & earthquakes) and people living in isolation.

Click here to read more about the Laugh Angeles Foundation.

What Is World Laughter Day?

World Laughter Day is a free, fun-filled community event that promotes a happier and healthier lifestyle.

• Our concept is unique: we use laughter as a form of exercise for physical and mental wellness. Any body can do it.
• There are scientifically proven benefits: laughter has both preventive & therapeutic values.
• Stress is too expensive to be ignored: A playful approach to life is a key factor in keeping healthy. Laughter puts anxiety on a back burner for everyone.
• Expect a healthy, heartfelt and hilarious event!

Expected Attendance:

• 150+
• cross-cultural
• all ages

Why A World Laughter Day in Los Angeles?

A core group of inspired volunteers have dedicated many hours of their own time to the realization of this project with the hope of raising public awareness in the diverse community of Los Angeles about the practical values of Laughter Clubs for personal health and healing [read more]

Thank You To Our 2008 Sponsors!

For sponsorship opportunities please call Angela Rodriguez at (213) 716-7167