Contraindications
Laughter Yoga which is lots of fun though it is also physical, cardio exercise.
We briefly explain these contraindications at the start of each workshop.
As an organiser, please read the following is a list of contraindications to ensure your participants are happy to participate in laughter exercises.
· severe orthopaedic conditions acute thyroiditis
· elevated or low potassium levels
· uncontrolled diabetes, blood pressure greater than 200 systolic
or 110 diastolic
· uncontrolled hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, recent blood clot
· acute illness, fever or dehydration, congestive heart failure
· severe heart disease, uncontrolled, irregular heart rhythms
· unstable angina, uncontrolled-abnormal heart rhythms
· severe aortic stenosis, and suspected or known dissecting aneurysm
· pulmonary infarction, severe shortness of breath
· inflammation or infection in the heart or any other systemic infection
The following conditions are advisory and should be considered carefully before and taking advice from your GP
· hernia, incontinence, bleeding hemorrhoids
· pregnancy first and last trimester, major surgeries within three months
· epilepsy, colds and flu, severe back ache
· alcohol and recreational drugs