ONLINE WORKSHOP: Laughter Yoga
Description:
Laughter Yoga with Jay Devore
Date: Wednesday, September 7
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: ONLINE (Zoom)
RSVP: programs@cancersupportvvsb.org or 805.379.4777
Workshop Description:
If the weight of the world, has you down, join us for a boost of Laughter and Connection! Based on the premise that laughter can be generated with simple, guided techniques, it evolves into genuine laughter that leaves you radiating positive energy. Think of it less as a yoga class, more of an “childlike play and movement” class. Laughter Yoga may help you feel happier and more optimistic, develop a positive mental attitude, improve coping skills, relieve stress and feel lighter, increase oxygen to the brain and body, relaxing muscles and increasing energy, boost your immune system, bond with others, connect with your inner child and release inhibitions. You’ll get out what you put in to it so invite a friend, bring your open mind, and join us! In this one-hour live event, we will infuse our well-being with introductory discussion, light-hearted skits, and a closing meditation and discussion. While Laughter Yoga is performed within your own capability, it is highly recommended that you seek your physician’s approval before participating.
The Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara provides professional programs of emotional support, education and hope for people affected by cancer at no charge so that no one faces cancer alone. We serve West San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Our main office is in Westlake Village with a satellite in Winnetka and offsite programs in Sylmar, at Olive New UCLA Medical Center, and in Ventura, at Ventura County Medical Center. We are proud of our hospital partnerships with the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura and at the Cancer Center at St John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St John’s Pleasant Valley in Camarillo.
Our programs provide a full-range of support and education for adults and children with cancer, their loved ones, and caregivers. Programs are provided in English and Spanish and include in orientation, groups for cancer survivors, family groups, groups for people beyond the day-to-day fight, cancer specific groups such as brain tumors, gynecological cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, Leukemia/lymphoma and melanoma. We also offer Kids and Teen Circle for children and teens affected by cancer, bereavement groups, and a buddy program.
We service over 40 Southern California cities including: Agoura Hills, Oxnard, Calabasas, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Canoga Park, Simi Valley, Carpenteria, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Sylmar, Tarzana, Los Angeles, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Valencia, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Van Nuys, Ventura, Newhall, Westlake Village, Winnetka, and Woodland Hills.