Has your Amygdala been hijacked?
If you are feeling concern about the virus, the lockdown and so on, it may have been.
You see, the amygdala is our “reptilian” brain.
It is where our instincts to stay alive live.
It is what the system uses to deal with danger in the environment.
It is intended as a life saver in potentially fatal situations.
However, it is meant to be turned on only for short periods until we find a way out of danger. Either by fighting or fleeing (or the third response, which is freezing).
Once the danger is past, we are meant to come back to homeostasis, or balance.
Dr. Joe Dispenza tells us that most folks are in fight or flight response 70% of the time…and that was before COVID-19.
Imagine what it could be now.
The challenge is that the stress hormones, cortisol and adrenaline, are life savers in the short term, but they themselves become a danger to health when they are running continually.
All the other functions of the body basically shut down to meet the momentary danger. There is no energy for digesting food for example. Nor for repairing cellular damage.
Further, the immune system cannot function at anywhere near its peak potential.
We also react instinctively rather than think things through. Thinking is one of the casualties of stress.
So…get your immune system back on line…
With Laughter Yoga…
Just 15 minutes.
Wednesday, May 20th
Here is your Zoom invite;
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Matti Anttila is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Laughter Yoga for Joy Immunity
Time: May 20, 2020 07:00 PM Vancouver
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5469504807
Meeting ID: 546 950 4807
Password: hohohaha
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Please arrive on time. We will start at 7pm…
-Matti (Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher)
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Victoria Laughter Yoga Club Schedule: https://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/laughter-schedule/
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FEATURE ARTICLE
Laughter Can Be Your Key To a Stress-Free Life
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JUST FOR FUN
If only God could give me a clear sign. Like making a large deposit in my name at the Swiss Bank. -Woody Allen.
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“Laughter is too important to be left to chance.”
All for now,
Love, Laughter and Smiles
Matti Anttila, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher,
Author of The Zen of Joy http://zenofjoy.com/
Victoria Laughter Yoga Clubs https://victorialaughteryogaclub.wordpress.com/
Laughter Yoga is the unique concept that we can laugh for no reason at all.
* Laughing is FUN
* We start out with laughter exercises
> That sends feel good hormones to the brain.
* We intersperse with yoga type deep breathing
> That sends more oxygen to the brain and body
* We add child-like playfulness
> That opens up our creativity and intuition
* We do “Laughter Meditation”
> Unlike any other meditation, way fun
* We finish with some relaxation routines.
* Sessions are led by a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
> Non-profit, non-religious, non-political.
* Free or by donation
> Don’t let money hold you back
304 – 1834C Oak Bay Avenue
Victoria, BC, Canada V8R 0A4
250-477-8608
P.S.
Laughter is an Essential Nutrient. Get Your Daily Fix Here.
Free video: http://joyenergyandhealth.com/
You will see it on the right side of the page as the “Authentic Joy” video.
-Matti
Victoria Laughter Yoga Club 