Need a refreshing and revitalising circuit breaker? A way to feel present in your body, with a boost for the mind and mood? Laughter yoga, or laughter movement, might be right up your alley!
Laughter gives us a big dose of endorphins and dopamines – the hormones and chemicals that helps us feel good. And laughter is something we can actually generate ourselves. Yes, it will absolutely feel a little bit awkward when you first try to ‘make’ yourself laugh, but it really is contagious and real laughter will follow.
Joshinder’s class also utilises movement as a tool to free up our bodies. Our laughter does some of the work towards shedding inhibitions, and our movements can help this along.
So come along and try a fun, hands-on class suitable for anyone interested in exploring their wellbeing and shedding some inhibition.
What will we cover?
In this class we will:
- Explore the 7 stages of laughter – from absolute minimal to hysterical
- Introduce movement, as a container to hold the laughter
- Learn how memories and emotions are stored in the body and the importance of releasing them
- Play with choreography and different laughter levels, to explore ourselves
- End with a discussion session
This is a total beginners class, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
What will you need?
- Comfortable space where you can laugh and move
- Comfortable clothing recommended
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible Venue
- Gender Neutral Bathrooms
- Quiet Spaces
- Discounted Early Bird Tickets
- Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
- Auslan Interpreted
Who will be Facilitating?
Joshinder Chaggar is a Melbourne based creative and performing artist. She is a dancer, choreographer, actor, teacher, writer and film-maker. Her work centres around the themes of identity, freedom and transcendence. Her work is influenced by physical theatre, Indian folk and classical dance.
Joshinder spent ten years in Karachi, Pakistan (2007-2017), working in theatre, television, live events and films. She also taught ‘Movement for Actors’ at the National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi. She has participated in many festivals locally and internationally such as the Edinburgh showcase 2017, Mapping Melbourne 2017, NAPA International theatre festival (Karachi), Karachi Biennale 2017, Kunstareal Fest 2017 (Munich), Emerge in Yarra (2018), India @Mindil 2019 (Darwin), and Dancing Between Two Worlds (2019). She is currently undertaking her PhD candidature at Deakin university, researching identity and interculturalism through dance.
Important info:
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