Does Anyone Remember Laughter?
The Hynes Convention Center in Boston was filled with laughter last summer when the National Electrical Contractors Association convened for its 2006 annual meeting. Not because of a comedian's performance or a raucous closing night gala, but because of a seminar led by laughter guru Lynn Caesar, PhD, called laughter yoga.
The premise is pretty simple — relieve stress through laughter. “The negative effects of stress are diminished through laughter,” says Caesar, who runs a laughter club in Arlington, Mass.
The NECA session started out with an explanation of the health benefits of laughter and segued into a full laughter session. People start out by faking laughter, but before long, the laughter becomes contagious and the whole room is roaring. Not only does laughter relieves stress, she says, but also it also unleashes creativity.
Afterward, the attendees, mostly men, lip synced to children songs and danced to the electric slide. The session was a hit. “Life and work is too darned serious,” she says. “This is a way to bring some levity with us so we can enjoy the journey a little more.”
For more information, go to www.arlingtonlaughterclub.com.
Acceptable Use Policy blog comments powered by Disqus
Want to use this article? Click here for options!
© 2009 Penton Media Inc.
Meetings Collaborative
Rate your experience with meeting venues and suppliers.
| Powered by: Meetings Collaborative | |
Advertisement
Advertisement
Apex Webinars
Demonstrating Leadership in Turbulent Times
Join MeetingsNet, the Convention Industry Council, and two meeting professionals to learn how seeking out professional development and volunteer opportunities can enhance your career advancement. Click here for free registration.
View it Now! | View APEX Archives
Webinars
Best Practices for Booking Meetings in a Tough Economy
Attend this best practices webinar to learn how to reduce meeting costs and take advantage of the lowest rates in over 30 years.
View it Now | View Archived Webinars
Advertisement
CVB Supplement 2008
The Changing Face of CVBs
Featuring:*Changing Face of CVB's
*CVB's Go Green
·Go to Digital Edition
















