AN INTRODUCTION TO LAUGHTER YOGA WITH BARRY SYKES 

The Fun Fed is a London based playful events company who since 2005 has created opportunities for people to shake off the day.We do that by running uplifting and unusual music, dance and games sessions every week that act as an antidote to the seriousness of everyday London life. Wholesome escapism is what we call it.Old school playground games are The Fun Fed's trademark sessions. But stopping at Games would be boring right? So whether it’s Djembe Drumming, BellyBolly or perhaps Soul Singing, you’ll be sure to find some pretty inventive ways to be entertained and uplifted with us.At The Fun Fed we pride ourselves on our network of friendly facilitators, ones who’ve mastered their crafts and love working with people.We’ve worked with big venues such as the Southbank Centre on a young peoples’ rightsfestivaland with small organisations such as St Paul’s Cancer on staff wellbeing sessions. You can find us onRadio 4talking about the positive impact of our work and also at International festivals likeCounterplayrunning interactive Play & Authenticity sessions. In a way you could say we’re serious about play.The Fun Fed believes that through playfulness and discovery we can lead happier, more fulfilling lives. So come join us, and get some wholesome escapism.

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Join artist Barry Sykes for An Introduction to Laughter Yoga at The Fun Fed.

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Laughter Yoga is the series of collective breathing and movement exercises that takes only a few minutes to turn gentle fake laughter sounds into deep, cathartic genuine hysterics.It is based on the premise that the body cannot distinguish between pretend and real laughter, both producing the same physiological response. And the highly contagious nature of other people’s laughter.Barry will explore this blurring of the ersatz and the authentic with a series of games and routines, bringing the group together in an experiment in the power of pretend pleasure.In recent years Barry has taught the basics of Laughter Yoga in a wide variety of settings, from museums and galleries, to council chambers, hospital wards, sports centres, dementia groups and even a naturist club. We’ll be faking it until we make it with a ridiculous mix of chuckle inducing activities.Get ready to release the laughs and bring some much needed joy to the world.About BarryBarry Sykes makes performances and sculptural objects that take existing formats, like lessons, feedback forms, photo shoots, theatrical props or communal rituals, and remodels them to examine the uncertainties of human interaction and edges of acceptable behaviour. Recent events have been presented at The Museum of London; Focal Point Gallery, Southend, UK; Oakwood sun Club, Essex, UK; The University of Bath, UK and as part of Art Night 2019. He is also the founder of the Sauna Reading Group.<a href="https://barrysykes.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">barrysykes.com</a>—–Benefits include:🤩 Get a natural dopamine boost🤩 Get exercise the easy way – by running around having fun!🤩 Try something a bit different🤩 Connect with others🤩 Connect with your inner big kid in a welcoming and inclusive space—–🤩 Testimonials for The Fun Fed 🤩⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A wonderful place to play and laugh, no matter what workshop it is. The people who go are so much fun and I love the social aspect of going for a drink afterwards and feeling part of a community. A wonderful thing to exist in a city where it’s hard to build real connections.” Claudia Colvin⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I absolutely loved the energy during the workshop, I went to the African dance event and it was amazing – lots of fun and friendly people!” Maria Cynkier⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Everyone in London needs a dose of The Fun Fed! The best well-being experience ever. We all need time out to be playful, try something, be with friends and meet new ones. I truly loved my session with ‘just go for it’ people. Come on! What ya waitin’ for???” Yvette Staelens—-😊 WHAT HAPPENS AT OUR GAMES MEETUPS? 😊All of our games workshops are held by experienced friendly facilitators who are experts at creating good times and making everyone feel welcome..🤩 No pressure to get it right🤩 No competition🤩 No weekly commitment🤩 No need to read🤩 Come alone or with friends—-😊 WHAT TO BRING? 😊💧 Bottle of water👟Comfy shoes

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