Every 2nd Saturday of the month, The Urban Ashram puts together meals and goes out into the community to nourish the unhoused of Orlando with food, other donated items, love & dignity. In December, we collect warm items to distribute on Christmas day. The season kicks off with a Kirtan Fundraiser. Please bring new or gently used & clean: blankets, socks, hats, etc. If you’d prefer to make a monetary donation, it will be used to purchase warm items. Dana will be leading this kirtan benefit for the the 4th year in a row. We are so grateful to this loving and generous community.

Bring your zafu/cushion/portable chair to sit on, your water bottle and some friends

Please TEXT The Urban Ashram to reserve your spot: 407-558-4696

Gershone & Gina are back to share some more of their soul-stirring, nectar-filled, high-energy mantra music with you at The Urban Ashram in Ivanhoe Village Orlando on Saturday, November 23rd from 7:00-9:00pm

Dana will be joining the duo in harmony. They are also offering a special tribute to beloved friend & teacher David Newman; featuring songs you may or may not have heard by David.

Please text The Urban Ashram to save your spot: 407-558-4696

Suggested love offering: $20 (cash, Zelle, Venmo, check all accepted)

As we head into the holiday of giving thanks, let us focus our Laughter Yoga practice on gratitude and all things Thanksgiving related! Laughter Yoga is for anyone and everyone who wishes to cultivate a positive mental attitude, bring more joy into their lives, cultivate gratitude all while releases stress and boosting the immune system.

No yoga mat needed. No prior experience needed. Just bring your willing self and some friends…Oh yes, The Center for Health & Wellbeing requires registration even though clas is FREE!

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Felicia Rose is a Spiritual Singer/Songwriter/Bhakti Enchantress committed to Raising the Vibration through live kirtan/Sacred Music Concerts and passionate recordings for the Divine!
Bhakti Sister Dana will be lending her voice in harmony too.
Join us this Saturday night for a heavenly experience!

Please TEXT The Urban Ashram to reserve your spot: 407-558-4696
Suggested Love Offering $20

Please bring your water bottle and a bolster/back-jack/zafu/low chair, etc. to sit on. A few chairs, bolsters and blankets are available at the venue.

It’s time for some super spooky, silly and fun Halloween-themed Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga is for anyone and everyone who wishes to bring more vitality & joy into their lives! Class at The Center is FREE and registration is required to get a head count. No yoga mats are needed. Just bring your playful self and a few friends!

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It’s time for some super spooky, silly and fun Halloween-themed Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga is for anyone and everyone who wishes to bring more vitality & joy into their lives! Class at the Maitland Library is FREE and no registration is required. No yoga mats are needed either. Just bring your playful self and a few friends.

We have all been reeling from the devastating effects of hurricanes Milton & Helene, whether we were directly affected, or from our grief for our brothers & sisters who have been affected. Let's come together in community, express our gratitude for our lives, for each other and to raise the vibration to benefit the recovery of those who are still suffering. Our chanting together is powerful, heart-opening and healing not just for ourselves, but for all beings.

ALL DONATIONS WILL GO TO HURRICANE RELIEF IN FLORIDA.

Suggested Love Offering: $20 (no one gets turned away for lack of funds)

If you cannot attend the kirtan, but would like to make a donation, I’ve included The Urban Ashram’s QR codes for Venmo and Zelle (I don’t know how to make them smaller!)

Bring your water bottles, something comfy to sit on (there are a few chairs/blankets/bolsters at The Urban Ashram), and a few friends. The world needs kirtan now more than ever. Let’s help raise the collective vibration together!

Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Class is FREE.

Join Dana Kaplan, Julie Fischer, Heather DeRigo and the OMazing Sacred Lands community for an evening of devotion, healing, joy and high vibration as we chant the Sacred Names together. Kirtan is the Bhakti Yoga practice of call & response devotional chanting. Engaging in the practice may just open your heart, calm your mind, soothe your soul and connect you to the divine spirit within (that is within ALL of us)!

Dana's powerful & soulful voice will guide you deeper into the bliss with "original" Western rock & pop melodies paired with ancient, Eastern mantras.
Julie leads the response vocals
Heather keeps the groove on percussion.

Being that summer has arrived, we will be inside!

Love donations graciously appreciated.

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Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Class is FREE. Registration is required:

REGISTER

Register by calling The Urban Ashram: 407-558-4696

Allow Dana Kaplan, E-RYT 500 to guide you through a deep, restorative yin yoga practice that will prepare you for a great night of rest! Yin yoga is a series of long-held floor poses in which we relax the muscles completely to allow the gentle stress of the pose to sink into the deep connective tissues (joints, ligaments, bones, cartilages, tendons & fascia). This gentle stressing of the connective tissues increases our range of motion. The focus is on the hips and lower back where we are abundant in these yin tissues. This practice is accessible to all levels of practice. Dana’s voice will guide and relax you. Richard’s heavenly music will help you to let go completely and go even deeper into bliss. The practice will end with a guided meditation and sound bath.

About our touring guest musician, Richard Brookens:

Following the energy of a Yoga class with live music, sometimes over original recorded tracks is a natural fit for a jazz musician who is also a Yoga teacher.  Richard’s Alto Flute, Bamboo flutes from India and China, Gongs, Crystal Chakra Bowls and Tibetan Singing Bowls, Chimes, and Ancient Sanskrit Mantra melodies create a tapestry of uplifting and peaceful vibes, opening the heart as the Asana opens the body.

Richard Brookens has been a professional musician for over 50 years and has taught Yoga and Meditation for the last 25 years. It was an organic process for him to combine his love of music and Yoga to play for Yoga classes over 20 years ago. He is currently on the faculty of Barry University in Miami, Florida and currently teaches 15 Yoga and Meditation classes a week.

Energy Exchange: $35

Space is limited. Pre-Registration highly recommended

Register at The Urban Ashram: 407-558-4696

***What to bring***

Your yoga mat and any other props you have (blankets, pillows, blocks, bolsters).

To support the relaxation of the muscles in the yin poses, props are highly recommended.

Only a limited number of props will be available at the center.

Join us for an evening of discussionm prayer, devotion, kirtan and meditation honoring the universal, divine feminine spirit that resides within us all. This event is open to all (not just for women…We ALL have shakti!). Featured guests are Angela of Tanria Elements and Dana Kaplan, E-RYT 500, Laughter Yoga Teacher & Kirtan Artist. $15 Suggested Donation. No one gets turned away. Call The Urban Ashram if you’d like to reserve your spot in advance: 407-558-4696

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Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Class is FREE. Registration is required:

REGISTER

REGISTER

Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to all from ages 5- 105! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Class is FREE. Registration is required:

REGISTER

Join Bhakti Sisters Kristen Ambrosi and Dana Kaplan for a renewal of body, mind and spirit through the practice of Kirtan.

Kristen, who resides in CT, and Dana first met at David Newman’s Kirtan College in Yogaville in the fall of 2015. It was an instant heart connection and beautiful vocal blending. They have been looking to collaborate ever since and are so excited that it is finally happening!

About our visiting artist: Kristen is appreciated for her warm presence and moving vocals. This devotional, uplifting practice of bhakti yoga – gathering interfaith groups where all voices blend into one-brings her heart home. She has been leading kirtan at studios throughout the northeast and at Yoga Festivals including Lovelight and BlessFest. She has been privileged to sing response alongside renowned kirtan leaders such as Dave Stringer, Brenda McMorrow, Mirabai Moon, Johanna Beekman, Scott Hari Whitmore, David Newman and her beloved sister Sangita. Kristen offers live chanting to support students’ meditation and restoration for her own yoga classes as well as for her respected teacher, Jillian Pransky’s popular retreats at Kripalu, Omega and other venues. She leads yoga teacher training workshops on incorporating chant into classes, offers harmonium and mantra lessons for yoga instructors, and is in the development on her heart-project, an album of devotional chant.

Register by calling The Urban Ashram at: 407-558-4696

www.urbanashramorlando.com

Suggested donation $20

Cash, Venmo, Zelle all accepted:

Venmo: Urban Ashram @bhaja

Zelle:   CBoyden518@gmail.com 407-558-4696

Visit Kristen’s website: Kamandalu Studio

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Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!
Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.
This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.
Class is FREE. Registration is required:

REGISTER

Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise in which we combine breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthier! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; and foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Laughter truly is the best medicine!

Special Note: No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages! Laughter Yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can laugh, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.

This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

Class is FREE. Registration is required:

REGISTER HERE

Immerse into Sacred Sounding of Sanskrit Mantras for Wholeness and Joy. At a time when our world seems balanced on a string, our minds may be particularly influential regarding our connectedness to Self Love, Wholeness and Happiness. What confuses and thwarts your Joy? Is it a stubborn inner judgment? Or the insistent conflicted parts of you applauding your attention? Consequently, what is ours inherently to celebrate can appear disparate and elusive.  During this two hour workshop, we will sanctify our Wholeness together through chant, music, meditation, reflection and journaling. 

“ It is through the sounding of ‘Purnam’, the seed potential within all beings, that the Whole heart is experienced and set free.”

Like the Goddess Rising 3: A Shakti Kirtan Celebration! on Saturday 3/16/24, the workshop also takes place at The Kaplan Shakti Shala: a private home in Longwood, FL (Orlando area). Address will be provided upon registration.

All registration options provided in registration link. Make sure to register for BOTH Saturday’s Kirtan Fest AND Sunday’s workshop together as the COMBO get the deepest experience, and to save! Early Bird Pricing is available through 2/29/24. Pricing goes up March 1st.

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We are super excited to be back for our favorite, intimate kirtan festival, lead by 5 of your favorite female kirtan artists! The Shakti is strong! Join Cheryl Chaffee, Dana Kaplan, Felicia Rose, Mirabai Moon & Yvette OM as we chant all afternoon and evening; opening our hearts to divine love and raising not only our consciousness, but chanting for the benefit of all beings everywhere!

The bliss takes place at The Kaplan Shakti Shala ~ Dand & Andrew’s home in Longwood, FL (Orlando area) . Address will be provided upon registration.

Dana will provide the main vegetarian meal for dinner. Attendees are invited (not required) to bring snacks/side dishes, etc.

On Sunday morning, Yvette will lead the workshop: “Exploring the Vibration of Wholeness” from 10:00am-Noon

Events are open to ALL (it’s not just for women!)

Make sure to register for BOTH the Saturday Kirtan Fest AND Sunday’s workshop together as the COMBO to save!

Early Bird Pricing is available through 2/29/24. Pricing goes up March 1st.

BUY TICKETS

Gershone and Gina are a dynamic duo that bring a unique sound to their high energy mantra music offering, sharing the power of mantra as medicine with ecstatic devotion. Fusing elements of traditional kirtan with improv trance, rockin’ grooves, with sweet harmonies and deep spaces that move energy and uplift the heart in the collective experience of Bhakti Yoga. Together Gershone and Gina weave a tapestry of sound, love, and wisdom. Come as you are - sit and receive, or chant and move with us!

Gina & Gershone are delighted to have their good friend, Dana Kaplan join in on vocals!

$25 Call 407-558-4696 to reserve your spot.

Laughter Yoga is a unique and gentle form of exercise that combines breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creating feel-good hormones called endorphins while releasing stress! This produces a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic and healthier. It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERY body, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! No yoga mat is needed, and this program is open to attendees of all ages (ages 5-105). It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach. 

Partnership with the Crosby Wellness Center at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. 

Class is FREE, but registration is greatly appreciated:

REGISTER

(Registration is through winterparklibrary.org)

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this FREE program focused on combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises that help your body bring in so much more oxygen and create feel-good hormones. Laughter Yoga will leave you feeling healthy and energetic! Proven to release stress, Laughter Yoga is also proven to boost your immune system, exercise your heart and lungs, elevate your mood, improve your circulation, help reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies and pain, and help you foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness or love.

Special Note: No yoga mat is needed. Laughter yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can breathe you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.

By participating in this session, you can expect to:

• learn stress-relief techniques.

• learn the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing benefits of laughter.

• leave feeling relaxed, joyful and connected to your higher self.

This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

All are welcome to join for FREE! Pre-registration is suggested.

About the Presenting Organization

Dana Kaplan is an experienced yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), a mantra artist leading the kirtan band To Bring Devotion as well as certified Laughter Yoga teacher. Her Laughter Teacher Training was with the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Kaplan has been leading regular Laughter Yoga clubs since 2010, both in person and more recently virtually. She also leads Laughter workshops at Yoga Festivals up and down the east coast and at special events. She loves sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with all. She particularly likes the way all barriers of separation melt away as we connect to one another at a heart level, which is the meaning of yoga.

This is my 3rd year leading an annual fundraising kirtan at The Urban Ashram in December; celebrating 4 years of TUA’s serving the community with a loving and open heart. Every second Saturday of the month, TUA feeds the homeless in Orlando (the Feed Everyone Orlando program). During the holidays, we collect socks, blankets, and really anything that will help keep our homeless brothers and sisters warm during the winter months.

So please join us Sunday afternoon, December 10th at 4:00 as we sing, chant & open our hearts, not only to Divine Spirit, but also to generosity, kindness & compassion for all beings.

PLEASE BRING FOR DONATION: New (or lightly used & clean) blankets, socks, hats, etc. Monetary donations will go towards purchasing warm items (suggested donation $20)

On Christmas morning we will meet at the Ashram and go out to distribute what we’ve collected. Please contact the Ashram if you’d like to join us.

To find out more about TUA’s Feed Everyone Orlando program, please visit their website:

The Urban Ashram

To RSVP for the Kirtan, text: 407-558-4696

Joining me for the kirtan are Julie Fischer on Response Vocals and Shirish Kulkarni on tabla.

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this FREE program focused on combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises that help your body bring in so much oxygen while creating feel-good hormones. Laughter Yoga will leave you feeling healthy, positive and energetic! Proven to release stress, Laughter Yoga is also proven to boost your immune system, exercise your heart and lungs, elevate your mood, improve your circulation, help reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies and pain, and help you foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness or love.

Special Note: No yoga mat is needed. Laughter yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can breathe you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.

By participating in this session, you can expect to:

• learn stress-relief techniques.

• learn the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing benefits of laughter.

• leave feeling relaxed, joyful and connected to your higher self.

This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

All are welcome to join for FREE! Pre-registration is REQUIRED:

https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/laughter-yoga-6/

Cancelling Your Reservation: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives us an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place. Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.

By participating in this program, you agree to CHWB’s Gracious Space policy.

About the Presenting Organization

Dana Kaplan is an experienced yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), a mantra artist leading the kirtan band To Bring Devotion as well as certified Laughter Yoga teacher. Her Laughter Teacher Training was with the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Kaplan has been leading regular Laughter Yoga clubs since 2010, both in person and more recently virtually. She also leads Laughter workshops at Yoga Festivals up and down the east coast and at special events. She loves sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with all. She particularly likes the way all barriers of separation melt away as we connect to one another at a heart level, which is the meaning of yoga.

Please join Altamonte Springs Yoga's Yoga Teacher Training group and me for Laughter Yoga on Saturday, November 4th, at 11a.

Regular class rates apply ($10). Registration is greatly appreciated.
Preregistration link - REGISTER
(Cash and credit card are accepted for walk-ins)

Laughter Yoga is a unique & gentle form of exercise combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises. This brings extra oxygen into the body, creates feel good hormones called endorphins, thereby creating a joy cocktail that makes us feel more energetic & healthy! Laughter Yoga connects us to our innate, playful nature. When we allow ourselves to be playful, laughter flows like a fountain! It can be practiced standing or sitting in a chair by EVERYbody, regardless of age or fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga! Laughter Yoga has been scientifically proven to: release stress; boost the immune system; exercise your heart & lungs; elevate mood; improve circulation; reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies & pain; & foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness & love. Truly the best medicine, Laughter Yoga helps us develop & maintain a positive mental attitude no matter what!
Preregistration link - REGISTER

Please bring a yoga mat if you’d like to lay down for the guided relaxation at the end of the practice.

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this FREE program focused on combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises that help your body bring in so much oxygen while creating feel-good hormones. Laughter Yoga will leave you feeling healthy, positive and energetic! Proven to release stress, Laughter Yoga is also proven to boost your immune system, exercise your heart and lungs, elevate your mood, improve your circulation, help reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies and pain, and help you foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness or love.

Special Note: No yoga mat is needed. Laughter yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can breathe you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.

By participating in this session, you can expect to:

• learn stress-relief techniques.

• learn the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing benefits of laughter.

• leave feeling relaxed, joyful and connected to your higher self.

This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

All are welcome to join for FREE! Pre-registration is REQUIRED:

https://yourhealthandwellbeing.org/event/laughter-yoga-5/

Cancelling Your Reservation: If you are unable to attend a program, cancelling your reservation gives us an accurate count of how many to expect; for sold-out programs, cancelling your reservation also allows someone on the waitlist to attend in your place. Cancelling can be done in two easy ways: by calling 407.644.2492 and selecting Option 1, then Option 3 to speak to a representative or by using the online ticket cancellation option in your original confirmation email from Eventbrite.

By participating in this program, you agree to CHWB’s Gracious Space policy.

About the Presenting Organization

Dana Kaplan is an experienced yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), a mantra artist leading the kirtan band To Bring Devotion as well as certified Laughter Yoga teacher. Her Laughter Teacher Training was with the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Kaplan has been leading regular Laughter Yoga clubs since 2010, both in person and more recently virtually. She also leads Laughter workshops at Yoga Festivals up and down the east coast and at special events. She loves sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with all. She particularly likes the way all barriers of separation melt away as we connect to one another at a heart level, which is the meaning of yoga.

Fall into The Ocean of Devotion as we chant the names of the divine, opening our hearts, calming our minds and connecting to the infinite bliss of unity.

Dana will lead with voice and harmonium; Julie will lead response and Kendall will keep the beat grooving!

Some chairs and blankets are available, but bring what you like to sit on to be comfy. Bring your water bottle and some friends!

Free parking right by TUA…follow the signs

Suggested energy exchange: $20 (no one gets turned away).

Venmo: Urban Ashram @bhaja

Zelle: CBoyden518@gmail.com 407-558-4696

Venmo, Zelle, cash, check all accepted (in advance or at the door)

Join certified Laughter Yoga teacher Dana Kaplan in this FREE program focused on combining breathing techniques from yoga with laughter exercises that help your body bring in so much more oxygen and create feel-good hormones. Laughter Yoga will leave you feeling healthy and energetic! Proven to release stress, Laughter Yoga is also proven to boost your immune system, exercise your heart and lungs, elevate your mood, improve your circulation, help reduce symptoms of arthritis, asthma, allergies and pain, and help you foster feelings of kindness, joy, forgiveness or love.

Special Note: No yoga mat is needed. Laughter yoga can be practiced standing or sitting, regardless of fitness level. If you can breathe, you can do Laughter Yoga. It’s best to do Laughter Yoga on an empty stomach.

By participating in this session, you can expect to:

• learn stress-relief techniques.

• learn the Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual Wellbeing benefits of laughter.

• leave feeling relaxed, joyful and connected to your higher self.

This program is presented by Dana Kaplan and hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation.

All are welcome to join for FREE! Pre-registration is suggested.

About the Presenting Organization

Dana Kaplan is an experienced yoga teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500), a mantra artist leading the kirtan band To Bring Devotion as well as certified Laughter Yoga teacher. Her Laughter Teacher Training was with the founder of Laughter Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Kaplan has been leading regular Laughter Yoga clubs since 2010, both in person and more recently virtually. She also leads Laughter workshops at Yoga Festivals up and down the east coast and at special events. She loves sharing the joys and health benefits of Laughter Yoga with all. She particularly likes the way all barriers of separation melt away as we connect to one another at a heart level, which is the meaning of yoga.

Don’t miss Gina & Gershone on their Spring Florida tour as Dana joins in to collaborate in this blissful kirtan! Let’s chant the divine names and mantras together for the benefit of all beings! Bring a zafu/cushion/backjack to sit on (some chairs are available). We will be inside at TUA.

$25 suggested love donation. Cash, Venmo, Zelle all accepted.

The Urban Ashram

This in-person Laughter Yoga class is for anyone and everyone who wishes to release stress, boost their mood, boost their immune system, have fun, invite more joy into their lives and create a positive mental attitude NMW (No Matter What)! No experience necessary (you all know how to laugh anyway!). No yoga mats needed. Chairs will be provided. You may stay in the chair for the whole class, or feel free to get up and move around. We will be breathing, laughing, clapping and making gentle movements. Children 5 and up are welcome. Try to have a fairly empty stomach upon class time!

While the Laughter classes at the Center for Health and Wellbeing in Winter Park are FREE, the Center requires you to pre-register so they have a head count. If class is already full, you may put your name on a waiting list.

Please register at: Your Health and WellBeing