078:The undeniable power of Laughter Yoga with Duncan Cook

Do you believe in the undeniable power of laughter yoga? Our guest’s experiences with laughter yoga are evidence enough that laughter can bring miracles. 

 Meet Duncan Cook! He is the laughter yoga and Buster master trainer for laughter yoga international in Canada. His first experience with laughing yoga was when he was going through therapy. The therapist recommended one minute of laughter, which brought about relief to Duncan.

Later, the therapist invited him to Dr. Madan Katani’s training session. By the end of the session, he felt better and more optimistic. In this episode, Duncan will share how he discovered laughter, how laughter has influenced his life, the many times he has given up on laughter yoga, and his transition to a master trainer.

Listen in to this episode.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[01:39] How Duncan discovered laughter yoga

[10:59] How laughter enhanced Duncan’s life

[17:18] Duncan’s transition from being a leader trainer to being a master trainer

[27:32] Standout memories from Duncan’s sessions from people who have benefitted from his work

[33:26] Duncan’s message to anyone unsure of how helpful laughter yoga is

[34:39] Duncan’s favourite laughing exercises

[39:25] Positive habits that Duncan practices

[44:26] Three things that bring Duncan Cook joy

Standout Quotes from the Episode:

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out the kitchen.”

“Any time that I’ve resolved myself to come back to practicing laughter, yoga, I’ve always felt the benefit. It’s never failed me in that regard. My regard for laughter yoga is the same as it was then it hasn’t changed.”

“I noticed that when times get challenging, then it’s more important for me to connect with other people to connect with people who share the same interests as me. And the laughter is obviously a common denominator with all of my friends.”

"When times get challenging, it’s more critical for me to connect with other people to connect with people who share the same interests as me. And the laughter is a common denominator with all of my friends."

Connect with Duncan Cook:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duncancook2010 

Website: https://laughterontario.ca/


The Laughter Man, Pete Cann, is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him.

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