I recently attended a  workshop in which one  of the presenters asked  us to laugh! Laugh for  

what? I thought. He asked  

again: "just laugh for no  reason" and he started  laughing hysterically  himself! Soon people  started to follow; one  

giggled, one laughed very intensely...I became an  

observer at first, I  refused to laugh.  After all,  it was silly to laugh for no  reason, my body felt rigid and tense, I was not ready to  play this game. As the  sound of laughter filled the  room, and everyone was busy laughing and not paying  attention to anyone or  anything else in the room,  

I gave in to the temptation, and started to smile. Soon  after I started to quietly  laugh, I got more into it...  finally I let go and  

started laughing! As tears rolled down my face, I started coughing and laughing.

After a few minutes  of this uncontrollable laughter, a sense of  calmness filled my body. My limbs felt  relaxed, my head became clear, I felt more energetic; I  simply felt better all over. In a strange way, I felt  closer to the person  sitting next to me; I  wanted to give her a hug  for no reason! It was as  if I had "charged up" my  internal battery.

So! I was introduced to  a new phenomenon  (at least for me). I  decided to learn more  about laughter and Laugh Therapy. I went on a  Google search quest  and read at least 50  articles about Laugh  Therapy and boy was I  stunned! Laughter sure IS the  BEST MEDICINCE!

Healthy, non-ridiculing and connecting laughter provides physiological,  psychological and spiritual benefits that you probably never realized or imagined before.  Here are some  benefits of laughter:

Laughter can boost  your immune system

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body's natural painkillers,  and produces a general  sense of well-being.  

Laughter can increase muscle flexion

Laughter can reduce  stress hormones

   Laughter is contagious; it breaks down emotional  barriers and best of all, it  has no side effects!

We are born with the  

gift of laughter -it's being

serious that we learn. So, learn to laugh, and live all over  again.

Here is a stretch for you! Next time you are in your  car and stuck in traffic, start laughing. Yes! I am serious, don't worry  about the car next to you,  he /she might follow suit. Remember laughter is contagious! Let me know  

how it felt; post your  comments on our blog  page:

http://www.wheelofwellbeing.com/Blog.aspx

Laugh on,

Bonnie Sadigh

Wheel of Wellbeing Co-Founder

Dr. Cole is the best selling co-author of

"Living Proof...Celebrating the Gifts that Come Wrapped in Sand Paper"

Marcy Cole, L.C.S.W., Ph.D., is a Holistic Psychotherapist, workshop facilitator, author and speaker. Over the last fifteen years, she has developed an extensive private practice with adults, couples and families. Her approach integrates western and eastern perspectives on achieving optimal health and well being. Dr. Cole's treatment process provides a safe space for personal reflection, re-evaluation, healing, discovery and manifestation.

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Mental Closet

Join Dr. Sadigh, Founder of Wheel of Wellbeing & Prof. Singhal Co-authors of "JOY in Wellbeing" on Saturday March 26 at 3:00 pm, room 306B & Sunday March 27 at 3:00 pm, room 301.

Visit us at Booth # 113 & 212

Receive a complimentary massage. 

Sign up for your copy of "JOY in Wellbeing" at 1/2 price.  

WIN a life changing 3 day retreat valued at $ 745.00.

www.healthfreedomexpo.com 

The Health Freedom Expo was created to educate and empower the public. What sets it apart is the information presented is not just to sell products to consumers; it's about people who are passionate about sharing information. When people are empowered with quality information and have the freedom to make informed choices they can create a naturally healthy and vibrant lifestyle.

This three-day event features over 90 top international, national and local experts and is considered the premier natural and alternative health event in the country.  

You have the opportunity to:

• Sample the latest health technologies such as state-of-the-art electronics, massage techniques, and other cutting edge modalities.
•   Sample delicious, organic foods.
•   Find the hottest books from leading health authors.
• Discover natural products for the home and your family.  

 You have a right to a naturally vibrant and healthy life.  This is the place to get it. 10 first callers get free tickets.

NESSAH LECTURE COMMITTEE PRESENTS

The road to happiness and well-being starts here 

An informative discussion by a distinguished panel of experts followed by Q & A 

PSYCHOLOGICAL IMMUNITY: THE JOY IN WELLBEING

Dr. Daniel D. Sadigh

BEYOND CLINICAL MEDICINE

Dr. Afshin Eli Gabayan

MIND, -BODY- ENERGY MEDICINE

Ben Raffi

IMMUNITY AND HEALTHY LIVING

Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 

Tickets: $ 10.00 General Audience; $5.00 Students & Seniors 

To purchase tickets, please call: 310-273-2400

Location: Nessah Synagogue, 148 Rexford Ave. Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Happenings at the Wheel!

Crazy Art! A compelling documentary 

A Night of the Senses: When Psychology, Crazy Art,  

&  Living Foods Meet!

Saturday, March 12 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

For ticket purchase, please call: 310-477-8833

Crazy Art is a compelling, revealing examination of the therapeutic relationship between art and mental illness. Justin Rowe the director/editor, beautifully juxtaposes the art and artists, letting the artists reveal themselves through their words and their art.

Enjoy "Earthly Juices" organic beverage an appetizers. www.earthlyjuiecart.com

Have the opportunity to experience Art Therapy Expression Exercise with Ellie Lara, MA, MFT Intern and Daniel Sadigh, PsyD & LMFT, specialized in trauma & EMDR. 

Meet and discuss the film with the artists from the Fusion Art International, led by Master Rassouli. 

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8 elements in living a JOYful life 

With Dr. Daniel Sadigh

Tuesday nights from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (in Farsi) 

Now Registering for Classes Starting in April

Investment: $100.00 for all 8 classes

Pre-registration is required.

Please call to reserve your space: 310-477-8833

Space is limited; each class is limited to 10 participants only.

In these 8 week series Dr. Sadigh will explore 8 principals of joyful living.

Topics include:

Mental Outlooks: Our ability to process information and endure challenges.

Emotional Sensitivities: Our feeling states and how to be present to them without suffering.

Relational Considerations: Our connectedness to self and others through communication and intimacy.

Physical Stability: Our bodies' potentials for carrying us successfully, over a longer period of time and with least complications.

Educational Values: Our happiness achieved by learning, teaching and mastery.

Environmental Conditions: Our responsibilities and choices for joyful survival.

Spiritual Connections: Our individual belief systems and personal navigation towards energetic unity.

Financial Goals: Our success in spreading abundance, prosperity & freedom.

Dance of Oneness: Persian Healing Dance Classes 

Friday from 10: 00 am - 11:30 am  

This class will resume in March 

With Banafsheh Sayyad  

This class is a workout of the body, mind and soul with inspiring music and uplifting techniques that bring you into joyous and peaceful alignment with your true self.   

Beginning level and ongoing- You can join anytime  

Fee $20.00 for a single class, $70.00 for 4

Registration and information: 323-573-2333, 310-499-7100

www.namah.net 

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"Bereavement, Grief and Mourning: A Gestalt Perspective"

Led by Stephanie Sabar MSW, LCSW   

Tuesday, March 8, 2011;  from 7:30-9:00pm

Loss is an inevitable part of life. Grief and mourning are our ways of expressing and assimilating the experience of loss, We will look at the meaning of the words bereavement, grief, and mourning, as well as five tasks of mourning. The compatibility of traditional bereavement counseling and Gestalt therapy will be touched upon. For those who wish to do so, there will be an opportunity to reflect upon their personal experience of a loss. Copies of my article on this topic, as well as handouts on various aspects of bereavement counseling, will be available for participants.     Stephanie Sabar, MSW, LCSW has worked at various social service agencies with the elderly, people with HIV/AIDS, hospice patients, and their families. She is now retired and doing some professional writing.

All Salons are free-$5 for CEU processing  

RSVP to Nina Rubin (310)606-2228 or nina_rubin@hotmail.com

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Come share & receive healing from Mother Earth.

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Awaken! to a FEARLESS Life

Workshop & Group Reading

with Miki Jacobs

Saturday March 19, from 9:30 am-2:30 pm  

Investment: $80.00

Rsvp: www.mikijacobs.com

Un-managed fears causes life to become painful and unbearable. However, understanding fear from a soul perspective will help you peruse your life purpose with greater ease, and experience life in a more joyful way.  In this workshop Miki will explore your most common fears, and will help you face, acknowledge and ultimately overcome them.

For more information: www.mikijacobs.com 

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Daf Workshop (frame drum)

with Renowned International Percussionist, Hussein Hajar Zahawy

Tuesday March 22, from 7:00-9:00 pm

Tickets: $30.00

For more information & to purchase tickets, please call: 310-499-1477

Hussein has performed extensively both as a soloist, as well as accompanying other music groups and ensembles worldwide. He has collaborated with Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Indian and Persian and Kurdish musicians. Those collaborations have resulted in several CD recordings and performances, such as WOMAD music festival in U.K and Canary Islands, WOMAX in Netherlands, World Sacred Music Festival in Morocco, Spain, and, several tours in U.S.A and the Middle East.

Emotional, physical, educational, cultural, and environmental issues are discussed every week. Call in and discuss what's on your mind.