Photo by Lillian J. Kelly/Tribune

Janice Bird (center) participates in an exercise with Susan Hanson (left) as Jennifer Bellin laughs in the background during a meeting of the Laughter Club in Albuquerque. Laughter yoga is touted as a stress reducer and is gaining popularity worldwide, with more than 5,000 clubs in 50 countries. Albuquerque's club meets at various locations around the city each month.