Lee-Jean Fung hails from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and has retired as a pharmacist after dedicating over 35 years to the pharmacy service industry. In August 2008, she received training from Dr. Madan Kataria and became a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher (CLYT) in Melbourne, Australia. In 2022, she made history as the first Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in Malaysia.
Lee-Jean is also the visionary founder of the Johor Bahru Happy and Joyous Club, a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to promoting Laughter Yoga, Clowning, Drum Circles, and a joyful, healthy lifestyle.
Her journey in the pharmacy business began in 1991, where she found herself immersed in a demanding and stressful work environment. The pressures of her profession left little room for laughter, and over time, she lost touch with the joy it brings. This realization led her to embrace Laughter Yoga as a means to restore playfulness and laughter in her life.
After discovering Laughter Yoga in 2008, Lee-Jean firmly embraced its philosophy. Despite her background in pharmacy, she believes in the healing power of laughter as a natural and cost-free medicine. She recognizes laughter as a potent yet underutilized tool for well-being and is committed to spreading awareness about its benefits, helping others unlock their full potential through laughter.
For Lee-Jean, the Inner Spirit of Laughter Yoga has become the guiding principle of her life. Embracing this spirit has transformed her into a more compassionate, accepting, forgiving, empathetic, loving, and joyous individual. It has shaped her interactions with others and has become the foundation of her approach to life.
The Impact of the Johor Bahru Happy and Joyous Club
Lee-Jean’s laughter yoga club, the Johor Bahru Happy and Joyous Club, has profoundly impacted many lives in Malaysia. The club serves as a community hub, fostering a sense of belonging, connection, and well-being among its members.
Some of the key contributions of the club include:
- Organizing Laughter-Based Activities: The club regularly hosts laughter yoga sessions, clowning workshops, drum circles, and various events designed to cultivate happiness, joy, and positivity.
- Promoting Health and Well-Being: Scientific studies have shown that laughter helps reduce stress, boost the immune system, and enhance overall well-being. Through consistent laughter yoga sessions and related activities, the club contributes to the physical, mental, and emotional health of its members.
- Encouraging Personal Transformation: Participation in laughter yoga can shift perspectives, release inhibitions, and promote self-acceptance. Members often experience increased self-confidence, improved self-expression, and a greater sense of joy and inner peace.
- Building a Strong Support Network: Laughter fosters social connections by breaking down barriers, encouraging empathy, and creating unity. Through shared laughter, participants form meaningful friendships and develop a sense of community.
Under Lee-Jean's leadership, the Johor Bahru Happy and Joyous Club has become a vibrant space where laughter, joy, and well-being thrive. Through its initiatives, the club has touched countless lives, promoting health, happiness, personal growth, and a strong sense of togetherness.