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Welcome to Laughter Yoga –
with Joan Castellano

Since 2018 Joan has been facilitating Laughter Yoga weekly at many area assisted living and memory care locations as well as colleges,  staff retreats, community groups, businesses, private events and parties and mental health staff offices.

Joan is available for private parties (family events, bridal/baby showers), corporate wellness events and anyplace else where there are stressed, anxious or lonely people looking to make connections, feel amazing, and have fun de-stressing!  You can hire her for a one-time event or experience or if you want to make wellness and positivity an on-going experience then more regular sessions are recommended.

Want to become a certified laughter yoga leader or learn how to bring more laughter into your daily life?

2019 2 day laughter yoga leader training

Laughter Leader Training


Interested in a 2 day experiential Training Program?

Join me for a Laughter Yoga leader training weekend

in Livingston, NJ

on May 31 &  June 1, 2025

email me with questions before you register at

www.laughteryoganj@gmail.com

click  here for details …

Testimonials from participants


How can you boost your mood, strengthen your immune system, gain cardio benefits all through laughter? St. Mary’s Rosary Society found the joy of giggling which led to howling laughter in the presentation given by Joan Castellano, certified Laughter Yoga instructor. The women participated with gusto and energy that is a byproduct of this great interpersonal activity. This outstanding event produced an avalanche of positive comments by those in attendance, long after the night ended. Anyone seeking a release of endorphins, a mood increase, or just a way to bond with others, Laughter Yoga is the best prescription.  Marion Bergenfeld

Marion Bergenfeld

My very first laughter yoga was very eye opening. I was reminded how important it is to stop and enjoy life by laughing.

Erick Cameron, college student NJ

I enjoyed the experience of laughter yoga. I never thought faking a laugh would make you feel so Zen.

Ryan Grant, college student, NJ

The laughter yoga class was great and I felt very calm and happy, during midterm week. The instructor was very funny and made me feel very comfortable.

Valeria Ormeno, college student, NJ
The Laughter Yoga here on 10/8/18 was terrific, you are terrific!! I think everyone here at Brookdale- West Orange loved it, everyone had a smile on their face.
Doris, 85 year old resident.
I really liked this experience because at this point in my life, it is something that I need What I liked most is when Joan said that she is happy because she chooses to be happy. It made me realize how easy it is and I should do it too.
college student, NJ

We had the most fun at our AARP meeting!  Laughing, moving around, laughing, throwing our worries away, laughing, and best of all ripping up our credit card bill and laughing. Laughter Yoga with Joan Castellano was invigorating!

Later many folks said it was such a great program.  Thanks for coming.

Irene, AARP Florham Park, NJ

Dr. Kataria ( the founder of Laughter Yoga) NYC Friday 9/20/19


Joan and Ralph meet Dr. Kataria in NYC

My AARP Friends.
She’s 102 years young 🙂

What’s so special about Laughter Yoga Wellness?


Laughter Yoga is the unique, uplifting practice of prolonged voluntary laughter that is akin to internal jogging. Done in groups,  we begin with laughter exercises, and incorporate the deep breathing of yoga. Then, we add a dose of playfulness and it quickly becomes real contagious laughter as participants are guided to fake it til they make it.   It is not yoga poses and one does not need to be funny, flexible, nor in a good mood to enjoy it and reap the benefits. It is very simple and suitable for all ages and abilities, You can even participate in a chair!