Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Oakland Laughter Club 11-6-07--Vote & Laugh!

October Laughter Club--the Halloween edition--silly hats and all!

Dear fellow laugh lovers--

We can all use a laugh on Election Day! Join us Tuesday November 6th at 7:30 for another fun laugh fest...Whee!

Where? At the First Congregation Church of Oakland, Harrison @ 27th

(Look for the blue door off the parking lot towards the back)

Contact Annie for more info and to RSVP by November 5th: annie@lifefire.com or 510-655-1433.
Participants say they leave feeling more relaxed, more energized, happier, and more alive!

I never get bored of leading Laughter Yoga--it's always fun for me to get people connecting and enjoying each others playfulness and laughter.

Look forward to laughing with you soon!

Your laughing diva, Annie

Friday, October 19, 2007

Laughter Yoga training goes international!

Dear Laughter lovers--

WOW--I received a call from JAPAN about my laughter yoga leader training. Believe it or not, a Japanese man may travel all the way from Japan to be at the workshop!

Laughter yoga really is sweeping the world--there are now over 6000 laughter clubs in 60 countries. So sign up now to be part of the laughter yoga movement that's sweeping the world. AND we'll have big fun...

Warmly & in shared laughter,
Annie

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Secrets of Laughter Yoga Workshop in Oakland!

Dear laughter-lovers! Check it out....
THE SECRETS OF LAUGHTER:
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training
2 Day Workshop
Rockridge, Oakland

Led by Annie Goglia
certified Laughter Yoga Teacher and Life Coach
leader for the Oakland Laughter Club
& Strawberry Creek Lodge Laughter Club in Berkeley

Saturday November 10th 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday November 11th 10 am – 4 pm
(Saturday includes a special trip to the SF Exploratorium in the afternoon for a talk on the Science of Laughter and a laughter yoga demo!)
SIGN UP DEADLINE: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6th

Would you like to:

Attract more joy and laughter in your life?

Spread peace through the magic of laughter?

Promote health and well-being through laughter?

Learn skills that will improve your leadership abilities and social life?

Know how to use laughter as a way to improve quality of life for yourself and others?

Start your own laughter club?

Learn how to lead laughter yoga workshops for parties, the elderly, businesses, organizations, schools?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this fun and fabulous workshop is for you!

You will learn:

Laughter techniques to simulate laughter which transforms into real and infectious laughter without jokes, comedy or humor.

Ways to successfully start and lead a laughter yoga club.

How to lead a laughter session for individuals, social groups, parties

To run laughter yoga seminars for businesses, hospitals, or the elderly

Laughter exercises that are scientifically proven to improve your health

Who should attend?

Anyone who wants more laughter in their life!
Health care professionals
Activity and Recreation Therapist
Entertainment Professional
Staff Members in Assisted-Living Facilities
Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
Teachers and Speakers
Senior Center Staff
Social clubs or church groups
What you will receive:

Laughter Yoga training manual

Practical techniques, resources and skills

Connection to a network of other wonderful laughter leaders

An assortment of useful handouts

Official Laughter Yoga Leader Certificate--good for life!

What it will cost:

Special deal! $150.00 if paid in full 2 weeks before!
Paid in full at least 3 days before workshop: $175
Day of workshop: sliding scale of $195-250 (cash or check) (must sign up by 11/6/07)
Discounts available for groups of 4 or more who sign up together, seniors (65 plus), students, or to someone who can host the event at their space.

For more info contact: Annie Goglia 510-655-1433 annie@lifefire.com
Check out--www.laughteryoga.org,

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Great Laughter Yoga article in SF Chronicle!

Hey Laughter Yoga fans--

Check out this article in today's SF Chronicle, featuring laugher yoga and it's founder, Dr. Madan Kataria!

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/14/LVQ7SN6KU.DTL

Some of my laughter buddies, like Bev Bender and Wildflower are in it too! Hot stuff!

Keep posted for information on my upcoming Laughter Yoga Leader training: The Secret of Laughter...ho ho, ha ha ha!

best from your Oakland diva of laughter,
Annie

Friday, October 12, 2007

Laughter Club in action

Laughter Club silliness--very good, very good, YAY!

I'll post more pix soon. Google blogger wouldn't let me post more today...so sad. But I'll laugh anyway!

More laughter club news in Oakland!

Oakland Laughter Club meets next on first Tuesday in November…(see Oct posting below for more info)

November 6th, 2007, 7:30–8:45 pm
Angel Room, First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison St. @ 27th (near downtown Oakland, CA)

Led by Annie Goglia
Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, Life Coach & Storyteller

Contact Annie for more info & to RSVP by Nov. 5th
kalamari@juno.com
or 510.655.1433

Come on by after you vote and have a good laugh...

NEWS! I’m thinking about starting a singles laughter club! Let me know if you’re interested. Possibly will start in the new year on third Tuesdays. I’ll keep you posted.


Other NEWS—I’m planning to do a laughter yoga leader training in the late fall. Email or call if you want to know more. I’ll post the details as it gets clearer.

REMEMBER TO LAUGH AT LITTLE THINGS EVERYDAY! Ha ha ha!