Cosmetic surgeons offer several solutions for getting rid of wrinkles, but helping your skin look young and beautiful – even after BOTOX injections or microdermabrasion treatments – may be as simple as laughing your way to wrinkle-free skin.    That’s how supporters of Laughter Yoga are maintaining their youthful looks, an activity that can help you defy nature and enjoy a few happy moments. 

Laughter Yoga is based on the premise of using specific exercises to keep muscle tight and taut, and the sequences may also help relieve stress and tension. Is it really time to skip your usual facial treatment? Here’s a closer look at how Laughter Yoga works, and how it could help you prevent wrinkles for life:  

About Laughter Yoga  

According to LaughterYoga.org, there are over 6000 Laughter Yoga clubs in 60 countries around the world, and these groups are committed to helping adults spend at least 20 minutes each day simply laughing. The concept was developed by Dr. Madan Kataria, a student of Yoga and Indian Doctor who specializes in alternative medicine; he published a paper in 1995 that explained the medical benefits of laughter and the physical effects of Yogic breathing. By combining deep breathing sequences with a hearty belly laugh, the body can clear away negative energy and reduce stress levels naturally.  

Laughter Yoga techniques also have an impact on the face; the combination of releasing stress and loosening the upper body and neck muscles also flexes and strengthens key muscle groups in the face. From the jawline to the upper cheeks, your face gets a natural workout simply from laughing and smiling.   

Laughter Yoga requires a conscious effort to produce laughter with no specific reason; this is the key difference between laughing at something truly funny and engaging in Laughter Yoga practice, and does require regular practice to become skilled at imitating the effects of true laughter with a special sequence of breathing, chanting and stretching.  

Other Key Benefits of Laughter Yoga  

In addition to the facial workout, Laughter Yoga offers several benefits for the mind-body connection. According to LaughterNews.org, just twenty minutes of continuous hearty laughter is the equivalent of ten minutes on an exercise bike; laughing is a quick and easy cardiovascular activity that anyone can enjoy when they need a break (Source: LaughterNews.org).  

Other benefits of Laughter Yoga include:

• Releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, to induce feelings of positive well-being
• Reduces stress levels by lowering blood pressure naturally
• Boosts self-confidence Increases creative abilities and enhances ability to focus Improves the digestive system because of increased oxygen intake Makes coping with stress easier Reduces risk of depression  

The overall effects of Laughter Yoga can improve your sense of well-being and leave you in a more positive mood – essentials for looking and feeling young at any age. Still, Laughter Yoga alone may not provide dramatic results if you already have wrinkles and fine lines; a combination of alternative therapies and conventional wrinkle removal treatments may be the best way to achieve a more youthful look for the life.

Learn more about facial rejuvenation treatments and wrinkle removal options in our information guide, or consult with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to find out how to erase the signs of aging for good.