Laughter is an expression of happiness inside – though we must examine whether this is the cause  or the effect  of happiness.  Humor and Laughter are important part of our lives bringing in a  lot of physical, psychological and social benefits. The positive effects of Humor and laughter are gaining importance in modern society stuck with grim faces, tight necks and a stress-ridden life of speed and greed.  The smile on our faces is vanishing making our lives mechanical. Often high-flying executives and over-ambitious persons are running faster and faster on what is defined by psychologists as a hedonistic treadmill – this gives perceived bursts of so called “euphoria” as the next “achievement” is won, however even before the digestion thereof is completed by the principle of hedonistic adaptation the “feel good” factor wanes.

For this and many other pressing reasons, new methods to promote lasting  happiness in society have to be found.

Laughter is a social ice-breaker and breaks down the distances and barriers between people. On the other hand, more importantly, it crumbles down one's own internal resistance to change and to adopt the stance of freedom and love that laughter brings.

With all its attendant benefits, laughter is yet a vehicle to bring about the greater objective of lasting happiness and separately in www.thehappyway.com we connect the dots from laughteryoga to sustained happiness, joy and bliss.