July 20, 2020 - 6:30 pm - via Zoom
Presented by
Ahna
1.5 Core Competency or Res.jpg)
2.0 Resource Development CCEUs
Members $10, Non-members $20
Hosted by ICF Washington State
Description of Course
Play functions as a neural exercise that improves the efficiency of the neural circuit and can instantaneously down regulate fight/flight behaviors such as anxiety, agitation, depression, irritation.
Laughter is one form of play that has been shown to help ease anxiety, stress and depression while building unique connections with others. When combined with yogic breathing, laughter truly becomes the best natural medicine, providing extensive benefits. It increases oxygen intake and blood flow enhancing executive functioning, improves blood vessel function, lowers blood pressure, and overtime, it can decrease the body's production of cortisol, a hormone released by the adrenal glands into the bloodstream at times of stress. Whether laughter is voluntary or spontaneous, it produces the same positive benefits in the body and mind.
Laughter Yoga requires no previous knowledge, is easy and accessible. This presentation will explain how the body responds, demonstrate the practice of Laughter Yoga and explore practical applications of laughter.
About Ahna
Ahna discovered Laughter Yoga when her career in international development took her to India where the concept of Laughter Yoga developed. A 30-year yoga practitioner with an interest in wellness and personal development, it sparked her interest. She returned to Seattle and walked into her first Laughter Yoga course. She has practiced Laughter Yoga with groups and individuals.
Ahna is a Life Coach, Educator and Yoga teacher who integrates the methodologies of Mind Kinetics Power Coaching, neuroscience and polyvagal theory, the ancient wisdom from Ayurveda and yoga to help people live healthier, happy, holistic lives. Prior to her second career in coaching, Ahna spent 20 years in international development and communications where she worked with indigenous communities on sustainable change.
Credentials:
- Master’s degree in Whole Systems Design, Transformative Change
- CPC Life Coach, Coaching and Leadership International since 2013
- Certification, Diploma of Competency in Systems Renewal
- Ayurveda Health and Lifestyle practices coach
- Yoga Teacher 200 RHT
- International Development and Communications, 23 years
- Distinguished Toastmaster; certified mediator and arbitrator
