MERRIE Maggie Thompson is inviting people across the borough to start 2015 with a smile by trying out her New Year laughter yoga workshops.

The sessions aim to lift the spirits and improve well-being – and the next will take place at Wordsley Community Centre, The Green, Wordsley, on Monday January 12 from 7pm to 8pm.

Maggie said: “Laughter yoga sessions give people the opportunity to let go of their inhibitions and laugh together with deep breathing exercises in a group for sheer joy through playfulness.

“Most people feel uplifted through laughter and their mood changes enabling them to have positive thoughts and actions. “Combining role-play laughter exercises with deep breathing brings more oxygen to our body and brain, people feel more energetic, more productive, less tired and enjoy whatever task they are doing.”

To find out more call Maggie Thompson on 07565 218567, email: maggiet1951@googlemail.com or visit website www.merriemaggie.co.uk