Waking through a park in the morning, you'll see a series of beautiful movements performed in a slow, focused manner with deep breathing.    1    this may be a common sight for many, this practice was recently given outstanding recognition.

On Dec 17, China's taijiquan also known    2    tai chi was listed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)List of Intangible Cultural Heritage(非物质文化遗产)    3    (official).

The origins of tai chi can be traced to Wenxian county in Henan province in the mid 17th century. Now we    4    (spread) it to more than 150 counties and regions,    5    (attract) more than 100 million people to practice. Tai chi can be practiced any time and anywhere without    6    (equip). It is a practical way for one    7    (further)balance, body control and rhythm(节奏)of movement. However, for many, it is more than just exercise to make people fit. It also contains Chinese culture and philosophy(哲学)    8    people value peace and harmony. Marleni Calcina from Peru is    9    example of the many people who have found    10     beneficial to practice tai chi. She notes tai chi has taught her the value of “going slowly” and helped her “gain peace and inner harmony”.

Although Laughter Yoga definitely includes some yoga, don’t expect it to have much in common with the yoga classes    1    (offer) at your local studio or gym. It promotes the use of laughter as a form of physical exercise, attaching    2    (much) importance to the former than to the latter.

Laughter Yoga    3    (create) in the mid-1990s as a social experiment. In 1995, Dr. Madan Kataria called on a group of students in a park    4    (test) whether adding regular laughter to people’s lives would improve    5    (they) well-being, Kataria also introduced deep breathing and simple yoga moves    6    the exercises.

Medical research     7    (suggest) that language is a good way to reduce stress and help people feel good. Kataria Laughter Clubs are popping up in response to people’s need to handle     8    (press).

Kataria also offer books and DVDs to people     9    don’t have access to a local Laughter Club. However，connecting with other humans is    10    big part of Laughter Yoga’s success in helping people feel better and experience more joy.