In 1995, Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder, along with Madhuri Kataria and four friends, created laughter yoga. Laughter yoga, an exercise practiced by billions worldwide for 28 years, is propagated in Kerala by Mr. Sunil Kumar S. V. He holds records in the GOLDEN BOOK OF RECORDS, WORLDWIDE BOOK OF RECORDS, INDIAN BOOK OF RECORDS, and ASIAN BOOK OF RECORDS. The WORLDWIDE BOOK OF RECORDS is for laughter yoga, while the others are for nonstop laughter. Mr. Sunil Kumar S. V., a laughter yoga ambassador and master trainer in Kerala. He also has a 35-year experience as a fashion designer. He runs a shop in Ernakulam for 25 years and resides there with his wife. His son is working in Sharjah as a tailor, and a daughter preparing for a central government exam. Mr. Sunil Kumar has appeared on various channels, featured in numerous newspapers, conducted classes across Kerala and beyond, and organized leadership programs in Kerala and internationally, accumulating 10 years of laughter yoga experience.
Laughter Yoga Clubs are social clubs that are free for all anywhere in the world. We do not charge any membership fee anywhere. However, members of the club should share expenses towards hiring of venue or any equipment hire.
Laughter Yoga is like an aerobic exercise (cardio workout) which brings more oxygen to the body and brain which makes one feel more healthy and energetic..Laughter Yoga strengthens the immune system which not only prevents you from falling sick.
In order to start a Laughter Club one needs to be trained as Laughter Leader/Teacher. From time to time Laughter Yoga International organise laughter leader training programs at India and other countries.