Shy to Giggles: My Unexpected Encounter with Laughter Yoga (從害羞到哈哈大笑：我的意外大笑瑜珈體驗)
Shy to Giggles: My Unexpected Encounter with Laughter Yoga (從害羞到哈哈大笑：我的意外大笑瑜珈體驗)
I've always been uncomfortable laughing. I'd force a small smile for photos; a big, open laugh was a nightmare. I hated how I looked laughing, so I covered my mouth, hiding what I considered a flaw.
One day, I randomly joined an online international Laughter Yoga session. Initially curious, I watched others laugh freely. My shoulders were tense, my throat tight. I thought, "This is awkward and forced." But the instructor (later I learned it was Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder!) said, "It doesn't matter if it's real or fake; laughter benefits your body." This relaxed me.
As the session progressed, I tried the strange exercises and sounds. It felt unnatural at first; my stomach muscles tightened, my breathing quickened. But something changed. Each "hahaha" after a deep breath felt warm, spreading through me. My cheeks flushed, my stiff smile softened. Amazingly, I found myself laughing genuinely, not a controlled smile, but something from within, joining the others' laughter.
Afterwards, I felt lighter, my shoulders relaxed, my breathing deeper. I impulsively sent a screenshot to my husband.
He replied, "I rarely see you laugh like that. You always cover your mouth or smile subtly. very happy!" I looked at the picture – it was me, laughing wildly, mouth open, eyes crinkled, showing teeth I usually hid. I practiced that smile in the mirror.
Laughter activates the parasympathetic nervous system, shifting the body from tension to relaxation. It's more than an expression; it's energy release.
Thank you, international Laughter Yoga online sessions. You're helping so many people.
從害羞到哈哈大笑：我的意外大笑瑜珈體驗
我一直不太習慣大笑。拍照時，我頂多勉強擠出一個小笑容；放聲大笑簡直就是我的惡夢。我不喜歡自己大笑的樣子，總是用手遮住嘴巴，把這當成一種缺陷來掩飾。
某天，我偶然參加了一個國際線上大笑瑜珈課程。起初只是好奇，看著其他人放聲大笑。我的肩膀緊繃，喉嚨發緊，心想：「這也太尷尬、太做作了吧！」但導師（後來才知道是創辦人馬丹·卡塔利亞醫生！）說：「真笑假笑都沒關係，笑對身體有益。」這句話讓我放鬆了下來。
隨著課程進行，我嘗試那些奇奇怪怪的動作和聲音。一開始感覺很不自然，肚子肌肉緊繃，呼吸急促。但不知不覺間，有什麼東西改變了。每一次深呼吸後發出的「哈哈哈」都感覺暖暖的，傳遍全身。我的臉頰泛紅，僵硬的笑容也柔和了下來。神奇的是，我發現自己是真的笑了，不是刻意控制的笑容，而是發自內心的笑，融入其他人的笑聲中。
課後，我覺得輕鬆多了，肩膀放鬆了，呼吸也深沉了。我一時興起，把截圖發給老公。
他回覆：「我很少看你這樣笑。你總是遮住嘴巴，或者微微一笑。好開心！」我看著照片——那是狂笑的我，嘴巴張開，眼睛眯成一條線，露出我平常藏起來的牙齒。我在鏡子前練習那個笑容。
大笑能啟動副交感神經系統，讓身體從緊張轉為放鬆。它不只是一種表情，更是一種能量釋放。
感謝國際線上大笑瑜珈課程。你們幫助了很多人。
2025 March.
Tonkabean
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