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1 Laughing Out Loud: Implementing Laughter Your Library Texas Library Association Annual Conference, Houston TX Thursday, April 21, 2016, 2:00PM-3:50PM (CPE#482: SBEC 2.0; TSLAC 2.0) Presented by Simone Monique Barnes, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Kristi M Floyd, Westbank Community Libraries - Austin, Texas Agenda What is Laughter Yoga? Hands On Laughter Yoga Experience The Science & Practice of Laughter Yoga Westbank Libraries Case Study Small Investment, Big Return: Get Started Q&A and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 1

2 We don t laugh because we re happy, we re happy because we laugh. -- William James (b d. 1910) Considered to be the Father of American psychology What is Laughter Yoga? Laughter Yoga = unconditional laughter + yogic breathing (pranayama) and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 2

3 Laughter Yoga, a unique concept History, Context, and Benefits Dr Madan Kataria and Madhuri Kataria, founders of Laughter Yoga Yama Samadhi Niyama Laughter YOGA? History, Context, and Benefits Dhyana 8 Limbs of Yoga Asana Dharana Pranayama Pratyahara and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 3

4 Why Laughter? History, Context, and Benefits Laughter Yoga Experience and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 4

5 The Science and Practice of Laughter Yoga The Science & Practice of Laughter Yoga A non-religious yogic practice founded by a medical doctor Laughter Yoga is easy to implement Laugh for No Reason doesn t rely on a sense of humor Anywhere, Anytime, Anyone no special equipment no special room set up standing or seated alone, duo, small group, or large group children, teens, young adults, adults, seniors and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 5

6 Laughing Out Loud In The Library Kristi s Journey Westbank Community Libraries Case Study and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 6

7 Get Started Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL) Training A small investment that yields large returns: Intensive, fun filled, 2-day training (14 hr commitment) Ready to lead Laughter Yoga sessions on your own ~$300/per person Lifetime certificate from Laughter Yoga University Laughter Yoga can stand alone or it can be incorporated into existing library programs Host new Happy Hours regularly Laughter Club Laughter Meditation Guided Meditation Meditation, Yoga, Fitness Brain Games/Theater Games DIY relaxation crafts (ex. mala bead bracelets, cool down jars, etc) Apply techniques & exercises to Family Fun Days Programs for Seniors Storytelling/Storytime Test Prep (Stress Management) Anger Management Classroom Management Icebreakers at staff trainings Parenting Skills and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 7

8 Get Started! It s easier than you think Laugh often Get CLYL trained Connect w/clyls&clyt Join/Start a Laughter Yoga Club Create a LY reference list Host activities that cultivate joy LAUGH OUT LOUD IN THE LIBRARY Very Good, Very Good, Yay! See the TLA conference website for Laughter Yoga session handouts, including reference articles, books, videos, and more resources Simone Monique Barnes Kristi M Floyd Love and Laughter Yoga simonemonique@gmail.com loveandlaughter.yoga (512) 766-YOGA (9642) Westbank Community Libraries kristi@westbanklibrary.com westbanklibrary.com (512) Austin, TX Austin, TX and Kristi M Floyd (Austin, TX) 8

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