The Story of Cape Cod Laughter Yoga
Cape Cod Laughter Yoga is run by Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders Clare and Alan Goodwin.
Clare first heard of Laughter Yoga from a friend during the Summer of 2005. Recognizing the therapeutic benefits of laughter, Clare searched for a local Laughter Yoga group. Unable to find one, she decided to become a Laughter Yoga Leader.
After studying with Lynn Caesar, Clare received her certification from the Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga. Clare asked Alan to commit to laughing with her on Monday mornings. He happily agreed and together they planned the Cape Cod Laughter Club.
The former Inkwell Bookstore in Falmouth Village offered them free use of their meeting room. They told a few friends, hung a few posters and showed up, half expecting that the two of them would be laughing together in an otherwise empty room. Happily, six people showed up that first day and over the next few weeks their numbers grew to fifteen or sixteen. The Falmouth Laughter Circle had been born.
When the Inkwell closed it's doors, the Circle found a temporary home at the Jewish Community in East Falmouth, and later moved to the Gus Canty Community Center, where they currently meet.
Alan served as an assistant and backup leader to Clare. In the Spring of 2011, he trained with Linda & Bill Hamaker and obtained his own certification as a Laughter Leader.
Many people who attended the Circle expressed interest in having Laughter Yoga available at other times or other settings. Over the years Clare and Alan have presented Laughter Yoga seminars and sessions at Adult Education programs, rehab centers, cancer support groups, business meetings and elementary schools.
Clare and Alan now offer a full range of Laughter presentations geared to wide range of audiences. They love sharing the healing and transformative power of laughter with others.
