Leader and Instructors
We are proud to introduce the leaders of the Many Haha's Laughter Yoga Club. Each club session may have one, two or all leaders participating.
Dawn Werner
Dawn Werner was introduced to Laughter Yoga by a friend with the words "I think you're going to love this."
A year later (September 2007) found her in Miami Beach Fla studying with Dr. Madan and Mrs. Madhuri Kataria to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher.
Dawn is the founder of the Many Haha’s Laughter Yoga Club. In addition, she has introduced Laughter Yoga at professional conferences, schools, senior centers, and recreation programs for people with all abilities.
She has taught several people to be Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders in Maine and New York.
And yes, it's safe to say, she loves laughter yoga. Thanks Emily!
Craig Werner
Craig Werner started laughing shortly after he was born and finds many opportunities to laugh every day. A retired professor of English specializing in children's literature, he tries to live the child within him whenever appropriate and sometimes whenever inappropriate. A Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2012, he enjoys laughter yoga with anyone with a mind to be joyful. He is a proud and energetic founding member of the Many Haha's Laughter Yoga Club of Buffalo.
Barb Protas
Barb had her first laughter yoga experience in 2008 and hasn't stopped laughing since. Hearing about the health benefits of laughing she became a regular and experienced these benefits firsthand.
Becoming a LY leader was a natural progression and she has enjoyed seeing people rediscover their inner child and releasing that child from the responsibilities of being an adult for even a short period of time.
She encourages others to give themselves permission to be silly and happy. Child-like play, yogic breathing and laughter. Everyone needs it. Everyone deserves it.
