IMPROV
Giggle...Ha Ha... Optimistic...Laugh Out Loud... Spontaneous... Silly... Free Spirit...Hugs
GELOTOLOGY: From the Greek word Gelos, meaning laughter, is the study of laughter and its effects on the mind, body, and spirit from a psychological and physiological perspective. In this workshop we meet at the historical landmark, the Hollywood Improv where many famous comedians like Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Tina Fey, Jerry Seinfield have been on this magical stage and millions laugh.
The Improv was the place to see Richard Pryor, Bette midler, Jay Leno and others when they were just starting out. Dustin Hoffman played piano there. Often famous comedians would walk in to "work out" before appearances on the Tonight Show. It was not unusual to find celebrities in the audience.
SUSANNA SPIES
A long time comic, Susanna Spies, has performed in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York. She debuted in her one woman show "The Dryer" in July 2012, featuring over thirty characters played by Susanna herself and received raving reviews. She founded and launched her comedy program at the Improv for youth, ages 10-19 in 2002. Providing opportunities for teens to express through the platform of stand up and improvisational comedy. Susanna was awarded one of the nation's top ten instructors in Variety's Educational Impact Report.
LAUGHTER
1. THE ACTION OF LAUGHING.
2. AN EXPRESSION OR APPEARANCE OF AMUSEMENT OR MERRIMENT.
3. ARCHAIC. AN OBJECT OF LAUGHTER; MATTER FOR AMUSEMENT.
4. AN INNER QUALITY, MOOD, DISPOSITION SUGGESTIVE OF MIRTHFULNESS: A MAN OF LAUGHTER AND GOODWILL.
LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
FIND OUT WHAT IS FUNNY
Something funny when you snort milk out of your nose-but what makes you laugh? Absurd humor replaces the familiar with the unexpected. Wile E. Coyote chases Road Runner after being smashed by a piano. Superior human like lawyer jokes, rearrange life's hierarchies. In dark humor, you laugh at what scares you.
REDUCES STRESS HORMONES SUCH AS CORTISOL & ADRENALINE
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HUMOR
Check out comedy books, movies and tapes at the library or stores.
IMPROVES ALERTNESS, CREATIVITY & MEMORY
TRIGGER LAUGHTER
Our mirror neurons trigger humor by hearing others laugh. Just like yawning, but more fun. Ha! Start smiling when you listen to laugh sounds from the Bachorowski Lab. Ha Ha! Or buy a laughter CD-60 minutes of chuckles. Ha Ha Ha! Great background noise for a party.
DEFENDS AGAINST RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS, COLDS-BY IMMUNOGLOBULON IN SALIVA.
LAUGHTER WITHOUT A JOKE
Laughter may also br about relationships, says Robert Provine, professor at the University of Maryland. In fact, you may be "tuned" for laughter from family and culture. It helps you cope with life-or a rude in-law-by relieving mental and physical tensions.
GIVES A WORKOUT TO THE DIAPHRAGM AND ABDOMINAL RESPIRATORY, FACIA
LAUGHTER WITHOUT A JOKE
Laughter may also br about relationships, says Robert Provine, professor at the University of Maryland. In fact, you may be "tuned" for laughter from family and culture. It helps you cope with life-or a rude in-law-by relieving mental and physical tensions.
