{"id":21827,"date":"2026-03-06T15:53:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/?p=21827"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:53:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T20:53:25","slug":"laughter_yoga_seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jss.ca\/en\/news\/laughter_yoga_seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"e-Learning : Healing Through Laughter \u2013 Introduction to Laughter Yoga-"},"content":{"rendered":"
Presented by Momiji \/ JSS<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Wed. April 22, 2026, 3:00 \u2013 4:00 pm EDT (Japanese & English)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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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<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Japanese Social Services<\/a> (JSS). *Held in Japanese and English.<\/p>\n

What is this session about?<\/h2>\n

\"\"In this session, we laugh together through laughter exercises known as laughter yoga.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not an exercise on a yoga mat. You don\u2019t need any equipment, but you may need to sip water. Please have your water bottle with you. \u00a0Let\u2019s laugh together!<\/p>\n

*This seminar involves active participation in the exercises, so we kindly ask that you turn on your camera and microphone whenever you can.<\/p>\n

About our Guest Speaker<\/h2>\n

\"\"Presenter: <\/strong>Maiko Taku<\/strong> \uff08RSW, Mental Health Counsellor \uff09<\/h4>\n

Maiko Taku is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario and also a certified Laughter Yoga Leader.
\nAs 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.<\/p>\n

Organization: TNO- The Neighbourhood Organization<\/a>\"\"<\/h4>\n

TNO- The Neighbourhood Organization<\/a> is a community-based, multi-service agency providing a wide range of community services since 1985.
\nTNO 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.<\/p>\n

How to Attend<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\uff08Registration Form will open from the button above\uff09<\/p>\n

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\u2019t find it in your inbox \u2013 Email us if you don\u2019t see it anywhere.<\/p>\n

\u3010Caution!\u3011<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0Auto-email (to confirm what you filled) right after registration<\/h4>\n

You will receive a confirmation email from the system right after you \u201cSubmit\u201d your form (this receipt does not contain the Zoom URL). Make sure to type correct email of yours.\u00a0If you don\u2019t see it, check your junk folder first<\/strong>, then contact JSS \/ Momiji.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Your Zoom display name should be recognizable to the host<\/h4>\n

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\u2019t recognize your name. We\u2019ll show you how to change the display name 5 minutes before the session start.<\/p>\n

\u203bContact JSS\/Momiji if you don\u2019t know how to change your Zoom display name.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/h2>\n