Father Loreto Jaque, who has been facilitating laughter yoga in different parts of the country, says laughter cannot solve problems or completely erase pain and suffering but it can help change people's perspective about themselves and the world
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Tabonares was one of the over 30 individuals who experienced laughter’s healing power at a free health and laughter yoga session held at the Cebu City Public Library on March 9. Jaque emphasized the importance of laughing more as it entails health benefits by providing extra oxygen to the brain, promoting relaxation and facilitating the release of neurochemicals, such as dopamine and oxytocin.
“It’s something for the soul. I work from 9 am to 6 pm and every day is work and this is a break,” shared Secuia, who said she is a follower of Jaque.According to Jaque, laughter yoga is not about comedy. Participants don’t laugh in response to jokes or humor. Instead, it’s an aerobic exercise that allows people to laugh freely, without any specific reason or inhibitions.
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