August 5-11, 2012 (6 nights)
Grand Teton National Park

Amidst the majestic grandeur of Grand Teton National Park, this retreat will infuse your life with new lightness of being as you explore five elements of joy: Laughter, Play, Wonder, Gratitude, and Celebration. Awaken each morning to the most breathtaking views of the Teton peaks from the shore of Jackson Lake and come laugh and play in the fresh mountain air! Hiking, whitewater rafting, laughing with new friends, and much more.

2012 Parkinson's Awareness Month Conference
Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28
Sioux Falls Convention Center

Join Jill and Dan Johnson, Laughter Ambassadors, at the 2012 Parkinson's Awareness Month Conference for Laughter Yoga! We will take a Laughter Yoga break during the Saturday program at 10:30am. The concept for Laughter Yoga is based on the scientific fact that the body doesn’t know the difference between a real laugh or a simulated laugh so you get all the same physiological health benefits. For PD patients, these benefits include relief from depression and pain, group support, mindful breathing, and can also help strengthen their voice in a fun and easy way. Come laugh for the health of it! And join Jill and Dan at their Joyful Living booth for the latest laughter resources so you can take the laughter home with you - it really is the best medicine!

Or, Dan's Big Break! Haha!

Dan had a blast dressing up as Richard Simmons for a party at the local retirement center Dow Rummel. We were part of a six-week program they had for residents and the community called "Punch Your Way to Wellness!" (The punch meant punch cards, not boxing, whew!)