Friday, November 30, 2007

Oakland Laughter Club--12/4/07 Just laugh away that holiday stress!

Dear Fabulous Laughter fans—

LOTS OF BIG NEWS IN THE OAKLAND LAUGHTER WORLD--READ ON!



YAHOO! We set a new record for attendance and sheer laughter volume at the November Oakland Laughter Club--24 people showed up to laugh, frolic and gobble (turkey laughter) together! What fun!

More news! On Veteran’s Day weekend I led a Laughter Yoga Leader Training (my first!). I am proud to announce six new laughter leaders are loose on the planet Earth—including OLC's own Molly! Very good, very good, YAY! I love the thought of an ever increasing circle of people spreading the message of laughter and peace.

The workshop ended Sunday afternoon with the whole group participating (with a whole giggle of other Bay area Laughter Leaders) in a Laughter Yoga demo for the public at the San Francisco Exploratorium. Much appreciation to master Laughter Yoga Teacher, Bev Bender for organizing and leading this. Thanks Bev!

AND YET MORE BIG NEWS! We’re growing! In 2008, the Oakland Laughter Club will meet TWICE a month—double the fun! We will meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.

HOWEVER--On January 1st the club will NOT meet at the usual location as the First Congo Church will be closed that day.

But we will meet on January 1st! Why not start the New Year laughing? We’ll have a special New Year’s Day laughter party at fellow LY Teacher Suz’s home in Emeryville on the evening of Tuesday January 1st —stay tuned for details!

The first 2008 Oakland Laughter Club at the First Congo Church will take place on Tuesday, January 15th.

In the meantime---Please join in the fun with us on Tuesday, 12/4! (See location below)


If you plan to attend, please email or call me by Monday evening, December 3rd. RSVP to—
annie@lifefire.com or call 510-655-1433 or cell 781-526-6012 so I have an idea of how many people to expect.

Important! Some photos of us laughing may happen at this gathering--if you don't want your picture taken, please let me know...thanks!


I look forward to connecting and cackling with you all!


Warmly & in shared laughter,


Annie Goglia, aka the laughter diva of Oakland
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Teacher
Life Coach and Storyteller

COME OUT AND PLAY!
OAKLAND LAUGHTER CLUB on DECEMBER 4th

Sharing laughter creates connection & makes us healthier. Medical studies show that laughter relieves stress, improves circulation/digestion, & strengthens your immune system. Plus, it’s a blast!

The evening will combine some easy warm ups for the entire body, some fun and stimulating laughter exercises. Woo-hoo! I can feel those good vibes just imagining us laughing together!



When: Tuesday, December 4, 2007 7:30 – 8:45 PM

Where: First Congregation Church of Oakland, Angel Room
2501 Harrison St @ 27th St. (near downtown Oakland)
Enter through the blue door in back of building, off parking lot.




Suggested donation $10, but $7 - 20 happily accepted.

Plenty of parking if by car.


If you don't mind the walk, take BART to 19th St and enjoy the fresh air.

Please wear loose comfortable clothes for easier laughing!

Contact Annie Goglia for more info:
annie@lifefire.com or 510-655-1433
Laughter yoga website:
http://www.laughteryoga.org

READ ABOUT THE RESULTS OF NEW STUDIES ON LAUGHTER YOGA BENEFITS--
http://www.laughteryoga.org/drkataria

The concept of laughter clubs was created by Dr. Kataria, MD and Madhuri Kataria in India. We are a part of more than 6,000 clubs in 60 countries around the world who are finding stress relief and creating peace and connection through the spirit of laughter.