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Laughter Yoga

Activity Description: Scouts try laughter yoga by combining playful movements with joyful sounds to help their bodies and minds feel good.

  • Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Me Time badge requirements.
  • Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Mind, Body, Me badge requirements.

Info Needed for Me Time: Scouts explore how laughter and movement help them feel good both physically and mentally. They try laughter yoga, combining big body motions with joyful sounds.

Info Needed for Mind, Body, Me: Mindfulness helps scouts notice what’s going on in their body and mind in the present moment. It can improve well-being and help them respond to stress or discomfort more thoughtfully.

Items Needed:

  • Yoga mats or towels
  • (Optional) Computer, smartphone, or tablet to play a laughter yoga video
  • (Optional) Pen and paper for drawing

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–40 minutes):

  1. Get Ready to Move and Laugh (5–7 minutes)
    • Scout sets up their mat or towel in a space where they can move safely
    • They make sure the video or adult-led activity is ready to begin
  2. Try Laughter Yoga (5–20 minutes)
    • Scout follows a video or leader through simple breathing, stretching, and laughter-based movement
      • Movements may include reaching, bending, clapping, or playful gestures
      • Laughter can be quiet giggles, deep belly laughs, or pretend laughs to start
  3. Cool Down and Reflect (5–10 minutes)
    • Scout sits or lies down and notices how their body feels after the activity
    • Optional: they share or draw how laughter and movement made them feel inside and out

Suggested Yoga Video:

Here are a few kid-friendly laughter yoga videos:

Tia Kennard