by Kathryn Kimmins | Jun 30, 2017 | Adrenal Gland Exhaustion, Laughter Yoga
The adrenal glands (small glands located over the kidneys) release many different hormones necessary for various body functions. Two major hormones produced by the adrenal glands are adrenaline and cortisol. These are the stress hormones which work with other hormones...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Jun 9, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
Laughter has been proven to be a definite tool to remedy stress. It can help in reducing the risk factors by boosting the immune system, encouraging deep breathing and flushing the lungs of stale air and generating a feeling of wellness. Living as we do in an...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Apr 24, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
This time of year always causes reflection. It also brings up questions about where we are headed and what new goals we want to set for ourselves. Let’s start with just one new goal, laughter! Children laugh 300 times a day where adults laugh less than 20 times...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Apr 19, 2017 | Laughter Yoga
EXCITING NEWS! The first Sunday of May we celebrate World Laughter Day at the Hamilton Waterfront, Pier 8, 47 Discovery Ave. at the waterfront stage in Hamilton Ontario, from 11:00 – 12:00 pm. Please join in on the hilarity of life and live each day...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Mar 23, 2017 | Laughter Yoga, Parkinson's Disease
Laughter has been widely shown to benefit physical and mental health across a wide variety of conditions and populations, although very few studies have been conducted with adults with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is progressive and...
by Kathryn Kimmins | Mar 1, 2017 | Laughter Yoga, Laughter Yoga clubs
I have been going to Hamilton Grooves with Laughter Yoga Club with Kathryn Kimmins since December 2015. In October 2012 I moved with my boyfriend whom I’ve known for 46 years, from our hometown in Winnipeg, Ontario to Hamilton, Ontario where we bought a condo...