This will Make You Laugh: lnterview with laughter yogi Pete Cann

04/05/22 • 59 min

In this episode we speak with the No.1 Laughter Yoga UK Facilitator, Pete Cann. Join along with some laughter exercises, and discover the therapeutic benefits of laughing including:

Bonding with family, friends and colleges
Techniques to release happy hormones
how to laugh when life isn't very funny

Find out more on Pete's website or visit his youtube channel for inspiration.
https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteCann-TheLaughterMan

In this episode we speak with the No.1 Laughter Yoga UK Facilitator, Pete Cann. Join along with some laughter exercises, and discover the therapeutic benefits of laughing including:

Bonding with family, friends and colleges
Techniques to release happy hormones
how to laugh when life isn't very funny

Find out more on Pete's website or visit his youtube channel for inspiration.
https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteCann-TheLaughterMan

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