e-Learning : Healing Through Laughter – Introduction to Laughter Yoga-
Presented by Momiji / JSS
Wed. April 22, 2026, 3:00 – 4:00 pm EDT (Japanese & English)
1 hour online session (Zoom) to experience laughter yoga and learn about its benefits and joy, will be co-provided by Momiji Health Care Society and Japanese Social Services (JSS). *Held in Japanese and English.
What is this session about?
In this session, we laugh together through laughter exercises known as laughter yoga.
Laughter Yoga is a unique health concept in which we can laugh for a long time without jokes, humor, or comedy. The concept is based on scientific evidence that both genuine laughter and self-simulated laughter are beneficial to the body.
Laughter decreases the release of stress hormones (cortisol), and it triggers the release of happy hormones (endorphins) which promote an overall sense of well-being.
It’s not an exercise on a yoga mat. You don’t need any equipment, but you may need to sip water. Please have your water bottle with you. Let’s laugh together!
*This seminar involves active participation in the exercises, so we kindly ask that you turn on your camera and microphone whenever you can.
About our Guest Speaker
Presenter: Maiko Taku （RSW, Mental Health Counsellor ）
Maiko Taku is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and also a certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
As a Mental Health Counsellor at TNO, Maiko provides not only talk therapy but also a variety of approaches to promote mental health and well-being in the community.
Organization: TNO- The Neighbourhood Organization
TNO- The Neighbourhood Organization is a community-based, multi-service agency providing a wide range of community services since 1985.
TNO launched its Mental Health Support Services in 2021, and we have been offering free counselling and case management services to residents of all-ages in Ontario.
How to Attend
Anyone interested can attend but pre-registration required. Click the registration button below, and fill and submit it before the session date. If you have difficulty using online registration system, feel free to contact the hosting agency.
（Registration Form will open from the button above）
Those who registered, will receive an invitation email with the Zoom link and ID/Passcode, by a day before the session date from the hosting organizations. Check your junk box if you can’t find it in your inbox – Email us if you don’t see it anywhere.
【Caution!】
1. Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration
You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you “Submit” your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder first, then contact JSS / Momiji.
2. Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host
Upon joining, please display your name on Zoom in ways we recognize that you registered. For example, instead of using nicknames or initials, include your first and/or last (e.g. Hanako Y, H. Yamada, Hanako Yamada) . We may not be able to allow you to enter for security purposes if we can’t recognize your name. We’ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.
※Contact JSS/Momiji if you don’t know how to change your Zoom display name.
Contact
- Momiji Health Care Society（Chikage）：416-261-6683 x.244 / ciw@momiji.on.ca
- Japanese Social Services (JSS) (Rumiko）：416-385-9200 / programs@jss.ca
Zoom – First Time?
If this is the first time you are trying out Zoom, we are more than happy to help you out with downloading and using Zoom, while connecting with you via phone. Please contact us as soon as possible, to book your practice session. *Availability may be limited depending on the number of requests.
**Please note that we most likely can’t help you connecting Zoom on the day of the seminar due to limited staffing. We encourage you to book us for the separate practice prior to the seminar date.
This eLearning series is:
- Provided by：Momiji Health Care Society、 Japanese Social Services (JSS)
- supported by Family Talks Forum (FTF)
