The HoHo Dojo: Lighten Up and Love Life Laughing
The place where we come together to learn, to practice, and to wake up to the full joy of possibility and where we begin to feel the rapture of being alive through laughter and humor is the HoHo Dojo. The HoHo Dojo then becomes a place where people practice the humor and laughter ideas that are being taught. Over time, through practices, you will embody what is being taught.
Although there are many valuable programs on humor and laughter, almost all of them only include one or two components of the person. A somatic sensibility from soma, the body in its wholeness undergirds this book. We will explore thinking, feeling, acting and the spiritual energy that surrounds us.
Part of the beauty of being in the HoHo Dojo is that we are always learning, growing, in process and committed to having fun, laughing, and the joy of the journey. There is not necessarily any problem to be fixed and there is not a final destination at which to arrive. No belts will be handed out for passing milestones; the best measure of achievement is that you are becoming progressively more lighthearted and you are noticing that you laugh more. You will start to see that your relationships have less bickering and more snickering. You will find ways to get the job done while having more fun.
Chapters:
- Intro: Welcome to the HoHo Dojo
- The Practice of Practicing Practices
- Love Life Laughing, Practice Lightheartedness
- Dance to the Finish Line
- Just Don’t Do It: Relaxation, Rest, and Recovery
- Get Off Your Ass And Shut Your Pie Hole
- The Magic Of Laughter/The Laughter Of Magic
- Soak Up the People
- Two Smile Service
- The Facts of Laugh
- Welcome to Laughter Club
- Laughing Alone or “Take a Vacation with Laughturbation”
- Building a Humor Body
- The Chapter Between 13 and 14: Humor & Perspectives: Seeing the Lighter Side
- The Biggest Laugh of All
- Conclusion: May the Farce Be With You
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Testimonials
Allen Klein, Author of The Healing Power of Humor
“The intriguing title of this book immediately caught my attention. The playful chapter titles made me want to read every one of them right away. The fresh and fun approach in both the ideas and the writing helped me become more alive through laughter and humor. And, as you will learn from this remarkable book, that is the HoHo Dojo.”
Richard Strozzi-Heckler, Ph.D., Author of In Search of the Warrior Spirit and The Leadership Dojo
“The HoHo Dojo reveals a slice of somatics that is rarely articulated. This book is filled with wisdom, insight, and humor. I recommend it to those interested in well-being, healing, and connectivity. Furthermore, I highly recommend Billy Strean’s laughter programs as a way to lighten up while finding your center of gravity.”
Clifford Kuhn, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, University of Louisville School of Medicine
“A straightforward book that explores the interface between humor’s physicality and spirituality, without losing sight of its practicality. I laughed and learned at the same time.”
Steve Mitten CPCC, MCC, Life and Business Coach
Past President ICF, 2007 Canadian Coach of The Year
““Light-hearted, engaging and filled with uncommon wisdom, the Ho-Ho Dojo is a fabulous read.”
