Our “Sober by the Sea” community meet every week at The Ironworks in Southend-on-Sea to get together with other people in recovery.

Arrive at 10.30am for free refreshments in the main lounge.

This week, we’re going to be joined by Cat who will lead a session called “Laughter is THE medicine”.

Laughter yoga is a series of laughter exercises that involve engaging your diaphragm to produce deep, hearty and loud belly laughter combined with deep belly breathing which brings more oxygen to your brain and body. The extended laughter releases endorphins and lowers the stress hormone cortisol bringing you to a place of pure JOY, the breath work brings you back into balance and ease.   

The session finishes with laughter meditation where you have the opportunity to really let your laughter flow; this is followed by a Reiki infused guided meditation to bring your body and mind back to a relaxed and grounded state. 

Afterwards, there will be plenty of time to socialise together with the group.

This event is open to anybody in recovery but please register your interest in attending with Lisa by emailing her on lisa@essexrecoveryfoundation.org.