A Word to the Wise T.I. - Axing Anxiety with Laughter Yoga

Art: "Laughter in the Wind" by Karsten Stier

Updated 03/09/09 and 03/10/09

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LAUGHTER YOGA works even if you think the idea is absurd, or are too stressed out to laugh, or have no sense of humor. With laughter yoga you can still laugh away your anxiety. This Discovery Channel video report on physician Dr. Kataria's globe spanning movement is the best on YouTube.



Or watch these: Oprah Show, or BBC's Report.

Does it still seem stupid? Laughter as therapy was used two centuries ago at one of America's most well known health spas for the rich and famous, as this scene from the movie, Wellsville, illustrates so well. Well, you can always revisit this idea when all else fails and you are desperate enough to try something new and effective. Click here to locate your area's nearest laughter club. Don't want to go out? Watch these videos over and over and laugh along with the participants:

BBC's Human Face (John Cleese visits laughter club in Mumbai, India)

Laughter Yoga Day South Africa

Race Around the World visits Dr. Kataria's Laughter Club

Laughter Yoga Session, Tokyo

If you cannot access the YouTube videos, watch a Marx Brothers film:

1. At the Circus (1939)
   
2. A Day at the Races (1937)
   
3. A Night at the Opera (1935)
   
4. Duck Soup (1933)
5. Horse Feathers (1932)
   
6. Monkey Business (1931)
   
7. Animal Crackers (1930)

Warning: if you choose to do laughter yoga alone in your home, make sure you laugh silently (engaging your entire body except for your vocal cords) so your neighbors don't call the police on you.

Tip: If you hope the Laughter Yoga Alone DVDs will include a 15-minute laughter club session, you will be disappointed. Both disks only have Dr. Katarias going over the technique, so your money won't be well spent. You are better off just laughing along with one of the above laughter club videos on YouTube.
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And may A Word to the Wise T.I. be sufficient.

A Word to the Wise T.I. - The Frugal T.I.

"Market Day" by Comissong Vanita

The holidays can be tough for T.I.s, particularly so in the present economic recession. Here are money saving links from Consumer Reports and Smart Shopping magazines. (Update at end of article.)


Deal News - "Every day, dealnews brings you the best deals available on the hottest items on the Internet. We scour over 2,000 online retailers and tens of thousands of deals to deliver the best 100+ deals each and every day — the kinds of deals you'd normally only see on Black Friday. We verify that each deal is valid, the lowest total price we could find, and from a reputable retailer. Then and only then do we post it for you. We take getting a bargain seriously, and then share what we find with you."

Free Shipping "is the premiere free shipping resource on the internet. It is a site with one simple goal, to save online shoppers money by providing them with a list of trusted online retailers who are offering free shipping coupons. Smart online shoppers have always known the cost of shipping can make the difference between a good deal and a great deal. But finding out which online retailers are offering free shipping deals has not always been easy, and it can be very time consuming."


My Grocery Deals "Like many great ideas, this website started on a napkin with a belief that there has to be a better way to save money using retail flyers or circulars. As deal shoppers ourselves, we began our research by asking our friends, families and colleagues if they felt the same way. As our suspicions were confirmed, we personally commissioned extensive research that further validated our thoughts. It started to look more and more like our little idea was a great one. So, we put together a determined, entrepreneurial team that worked long and hard for close to a year to deliver this service to you. We want all grocery shoppers to save time and money!"

Price Grabber "PriceGrabber.com is the industry innovator in online comparison shopping. Millions of consumers use PriceGrabber to quickly obtain free and unbiased information about products, services, merchants and sellers before making a purchase decision. Through continued innovation and consistent focus on providing the best comparison shopping experience on the Internet, PriceGrabber has established itself as the most trusted and effective online destination for savvy shopping."

Price Protector ""

Retail Me "is an easy way to find online coupon codes. Enter these codes at the checkout page of participating merchants for instant discounts."

Shopping Secrets "Road tested tips from readers like you and a few of the savviest shoppers on our staff."

Shop Smart "Stop clicking all over the web! These 7 online shopping spots will help you find real deals fast."

Shop Time "Get heads up when sites put your favorite brands on sale in your size. It's like having a personal shopper, only better. Plus, it 's FREE. Sale away."

Storez "is a brand new way to shop-bringing theme-based shopping and all your favorite brands and store specials to a single destination in a simplified and uniquely personalized way."

12/28/08 Update -

Saving Nuts "Money Saving Expert Advice & Budgeting Tips On How To Be Frugal & Spend Less -- “For People Who Are Nuts About Saving Money”

Frugal Times "Tips for saving money in the real world."

Frugal Living Tips "Frugal living, save money now."

Gas Buddy Will help you find the cheapest gasoline in your area. (USA and Canada). 

So use these links because A Word to the Wise T.I. should be sufficient.