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Laughter Yoga is a new form of exercise that promotes the use of laughter as a form of physical exercise. It __1__ (create) in the mid1990s as a social experiment. Although it came from India and __2__ (certain) includes some yoga, don't expect it to have much in common with the yoga classes __3__ (offer) at your local studio or gym. Laughter Yoga attaches __4__ (much) importance to the former than to the latter.
The method began in 1995 when Dr. Madan Kataria called on a group of students in a park __5__ (test) whether introducing regular laughter into people's lives would improve their wellbeing. Kataria also introduced deep breathing and simple stretches into the exercises.
Medical research has suggested that laughing is __6__ good way to reduce stress and help people feel good. Kataria's Laughter Clubs are popping up in response __7__ people's need to handle __8__ (press).
Kataria also offers books and DVDs to people __9__ don't have access to a local Laughter Club. However, connecting with other humans is a big part of Laughter Yoga's success in __10__ (help) people feel better and experience more joy.