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07. Argument Laughter (爭論時大笑!)

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  07. Argument Laughter (爭論時大笑!) 07. Argument Laughter Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 7: "Argument Laughter" At first, "pointing and arguing laughter" sounded strange.  Imagine arguing with someone while laughing? It seemed contradictory and difficult. I don't usually like arguments, let alone laughing during them.  The idea of pointing at each other, playfully teasing, and even "competing" in laughter felt awkward. But I decided to try it. I asked a friend to practice with me.  Initially, it was awkward. We pointed at each other, trying to act like we were arguing, but couldn't laugh. It felt like acting, not genuine laughter. We tried relaxing our bodies, imagining funny things, and slowly, we started to laugh, genuinely. It wasn't a loud, boisterous laugh, but a lighthearted, playful one. While I'm still not comfortable laughing during a real argument, this exercise taught me that even when disagreeing, I can choose a l...

06. Just Laughing! (就是笑!)

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  06. Just Laughing! (就是笑!) 06. Just Laughing Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 6: "Just Laughing ! " In a Laughter Yoga class, I learned different ways to laugh, one of which was ""Just Laugh!"" At first, the instructor told us to laugh for no reason, like silly fools. I thought, ""This is weird! I can't just laugh without a reason!"" However, as the instructor guided us to make exaggerated faces and movements, accompanied by laughter, I found myself actually laughing. At first, it was forced, a little awkward and unnatural. But gradually, my laughter became more natural and relaxed. It was an inexplicable kind of laughter, not because something funny happened, but a pure joy that welled up from inside. My husband thought I was strange at first, and I felt a little embarrassed. But gradually, he got used to it, and I didn't feel awkward at all. Why did I laugh? "I don't know, I just laughed." This c...

05. Credit Card Bill Laughter (信用卡帳單的笑聲)

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05. Credit Card Bill Laughter Yoga class notes: 40 Foundation Exercises, point 5: "Credit Card Bill Laughter." I'm usually pretty good with money. I don't often get a huge shock from a bill. But I did have one experience like that. One Sunday morning, my husband and I were having breakfast at a fast-food place, enjoying our time together. Then I got a text message showing thousands of dollars in charges on my credit card. I couldn't believe my eyes! I called the bank, but no one answered for 40 minutes. Meanwhile, I kept getting more text messages – someone was using my card! I was so shocked! I felt angry, helpless, and completely blank. Finally, I reached someone at the bank. Reporting the theft was a long and difficult process. The bank said it would take sixty days to confirm the charges were fraudulent! Sixty days to clear my name! Thinking back, I went from angry and worried to helpless and just… laughing about it. Life throws surprises at us. But we can cho...

「大笑瑜伽 Telegram 群組」簡單的快樂,從分享開始 / "Laughter Yoga Telegram Group"! Simple joy, starting with sharing

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大笑瑜伽 Telegram 群組 / Laughter Yoga Telegram Group   大家好,最近我建了一個「大笑瑜伽 Telegram 群組」,想邀請對大笑瑜伽有興趣的朋友一起加入。   大笑瑜伽對我來說是個超簡單又實用的日常小確幸。不用任何道具或技巧,只要願意放開笑一笑,就能緩解壓力、放松身心,甚至和群組裡的夥伴們聊聊天、分享心得,感覺連心跟心的距離都靠近了。   如果你也想嘗試: - 每天用大笑練習輕鬆一下 - 跟同好交流對大笑瑜伽的感想 - 或只是想認識更多愛笑的朋友   歡迎寄電郵給我( tonkabean@ymail.com ),留下你的信箱和想說的話!如果你願意,可以簡單寫幾句自我介紹,或是分享你對大笑瑜伽的第一印象,這樣我們認識彼此會更輕鬆~     期待在群組裡見到你,一起用笑聲療癒每一天~ 😊   大笑瑜伽 分享文章 :  https://matters.town/@tonkabean/collections/Q29sbGVjdGlvbjozNTIy     Tonkabean: https://www.tonkabean.me/ Bean facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonkabean     ****     Join the "Laughter Yoga Telegram Group"! Simple joy, starting with sharing.   Hi everyone, I've recently created a "Laughter Yoga Telegram Group" and would like to invite friends interested in Laughter Yoga to join.   Laughter Yoga is a super simple and practical daily joy for me. No props or ski...

自學人生-線上課程: Laugh Yoga-Online-Certified-Leader-Training-大笑瑜伽-線上領導證書課程

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  自學人生-線上課程: Laugh Yoga-Online-Certified-Leader-Training-大笑瑜伽-線上領導證書課程 微故事 十力卜是個「認真過頭」的人。他連吃飯都要用計時器計算咀嚼次數,穿襯衫時必須把第三顆鈕扣扣在左邊鎖骨正下方三公分處,甚至曾因同事在會議中打噴嚏太「不規則」而報警。 這天,他報名了「大笑瑜伽領導證書課程」,只因看到廣告寫著「學會控制笑點」。他以為這課程能讓他「規範」笑聲,結果第一堂課老師就命令全班對著鏡子狂笑五分鐘。 「荒謬!笑能『控制』嗎?」十力卜在聊天室打字質疑,卻在滑鼠失手滾落桌底時,被自己「啪」的彈跳聲嚇到,不由自主笑出聲。 這笑聲,像打開了潘朵拉的盒子,釋放了他多年壓抑的緊繃。他發現,自己竟然……笑得很爽。 接下來的課程,他依然抱持著「科學分析」的心態,仔細研究每個笑瑜伽動作的肌肉運用、呼吸節奏,甚至嘗試將其量化,繪製成精密的數據圖表。 他像個瘋狂科學家,在實驗室(也就是他的公寓)裡,一邊做著「笑瑜伽實驗」,一邊記錄著自己的生理數據變化。 他發現,大笑瑜伽並非單純的「笑」,而是一種身心合一的練習。它能舒緩他長期緊繃的神經,讓他不再執著於那些微不足道的細節。 他開始理解,人生的某些時刻,也許不需要那麼「認真」,允許自己「不完美」,反而能活得更自在。 某天,他穿著襯衫,鈕扣依然扣在鎖骨正下方三公分處,卻發現自己對此感到……釋然。 他甚至能坦然面對同事們的「不規則」噴嚏,甚至還能加入他們的「不規則」笑聲。 十力卜終於明白,「控制笑點」並非壓抑,而是學會在適當的時機,以最真誠的方式,釋放內心的喜悅。 他的人生,不再只有精準的數據,還有著真誠的笑聲。 微故事: 完! 線上課程概述: 線上學習,笑出健康新生活:大笑瑜伽領導證書課程分享 想學習一門新技能,卻擔心時間不夠、交通不便、費用昂貴?現在,透過線上學習,這些問題都能迎刃而解!線上課程最大的好處就是時間彈性,你可以根據自己的時間安排學習,不用擔心趕時間或舟車勞頓。此外,它還能節省交通和住宿費用,讓你更輕鬆地學習。更重要的是,線上學習的環境相對輕鬆,沒有面對面教學的壓力,能讓你更專注於學習內容。 課程名稱:大笑瑜伽-線上領導證書課程 網址:https://www.laughteryoga.org/online-certified-leader-training/ 課...

笑文: After 50, when tragedy meets laughter(50歲以後,當悲劇遇上歡笑) (東加豆)

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笑文 : After 50, when tragedy meets laughter(50 歲以後,當悲劇遇上歡笑 ) ( 東加豆 )   自從過了 50 歲之後,我常常覺得人生像一場悲劇多過喜劇。或許是因為生老病死的事情漸漸多了起來,身邊的朋友、家人,甚至自己,都開始面對健康上的挑戰。身體不再像年輕時那樣輕盈有力,偶爾的小病小痛也讓人感到無奈。生活的節奏似乎變得沉重,心情有時也會感到一陣陣的壓迫感。   每個星期,我會抽出三天在清晨去游泳。當我踏入泳池,偶爾會聽到有人對我說:「你很勤力呀!」這句話聽起來像是讚美,但卻讓我感到有些疑惑。游泳不是我自己喜歡的運動嗎?既然是喜歡的事情,為什麼會被說成「勤力」呢?這讓我開始思考,或許在中老年的人群中,運動已經不再是單純的興趣,而是為了健康而不得不做的「任務」。如果沒有健康的壓力,我還會每天堅持運動嗎?老實說,可能不會。儘管我喜歡運動,但那種為了健康而不得不做的感覺,總讓我有些無奈。   生活中的無奈還不止這些。病人的痛苦、照顧者的壓力、藥物的副作用、醫療的種種問題,這些都像一塊塊沉重的石頭,壓在我的心頭。每當看到身邊的人因為病痛而受苦,或是自己面對健康上的挑戰時,心情總是難以輕鬆。有時候,我會覺得自己像是被困在一個無形的空洞中。   直到我遇見了「大笑瑜伽」,這一切才開始有了轉變。第一次參加大笑瑜伽時,我其實有點懷疑:這真的有用嗎?只是笑一笑,就能改變心情嗎?但當我跟著大家一起笑,笑得前仰後合,笑得眼淚都流出來時,我發現自己的心情真的輕鬆了許多。那些壓在心頭的負面情緒,像是被笑聲沖淡了。大笑瑜伽教會了我,面對生活中的無奈和壓力,與其沉溺其中,不如用笑聲來回應它。   現在,每當我感到心情沉重時,我就會試著讓自己笑一笑。笑聲像是一把鑰匙,打開了心中的枷鎖,雖然人生依然有許多無奈,但大笑瑜伽讓我學會了用另一種方式去面對它。   謝謝大笑   珍惜好時光 ! After 50, when tragedy meets laughter Since turning 50, life has felt more like a tragedy than a comedy. Perhaps it's be...

微故事+閱讀分享: Daily Laughter Practices for Health and Happiness (笑瑜珈:日常練習,促進健康與幸福)(東加豆)

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  微故事+閱讀分享: Daily Laughter Practices for Health and Happiness  (笑瑜珈:日常練習,促進健康與幸福)(東加豆) 香港,一座被山與海環抱的城市,既有古廟的香火繚繞,也有街頭咖啡店的文藝氣息。在這片土地上,住著一位名叫阿強的中年男子。阿強是位會計師,每日與數字為伍,生活如機械般精準,卻也如機械般冰冷。他最大的缺點,便是「笑不出來」。   阿強自幼被教導「嚴肅是成功的基石」,久而久之,他的臉龐如石雕般僵硬,嘴角從未上揚。同事們戲稱他為「冷面會計」,連家中的貓咪見了他,也總是躲得遠遠的。阿強的生活,如同一杯無糖的苦茶,苦澀卻無味。   一日,阿強在廟街閒逛,偶然聽見一陣爽朗的笑聲。他循聲望去,只見一群男女圍成一圈,拍手吟唱「 Ho Ho, Ha Ha Ha 」,笑得前仰後合。阿強皺眉,心想:「這些人莫不是瘋了?」正欲離開,卻被一位笑容燦爛的女子攔住:「先生,來試試笑瑜伽吧!笑一笑,十年少!」   阿強本想拒絕,卻被女子熱情的目光打動,勉強加入。起初,他如木偶般僵硬,假笑聲如鴨子叫,引得眾人哄堂大笑。然而,隨著練習深入,阿強竟感到一股暖流從腹部升起,嘴角不自覺上揚。他驚訝地發現,自己竟能笑得如此暢快!   自此,阿強每日清晨到維多利亞公園練習笑瑜伽。他的笑聲從生硬到自然,從微弱到響亮,甚至感染了身邊的人。同事們驚訝地發現,阿強不僅笑容多了,連工作效率也提高了。家中的貓咪也不再躲他,反而主動蹭他的腿,彷彿在說:「主人,你變了。」   某日,阿強在辦公室遇到一位難纏的客戶,對方咄咄逼人,場面一度僵持。阿強深吸一口氣,突然笑了出來。客戶一愣,隨即也跟著笑了。笑聲如春風化雨,化解了緊張的氣氛,最終順利達成協議。   阿強終於明白,笑聲不僅是表情,更是心靈的橋樑。它讓他在繁忙的都市中找到內心的平靜,也讓他在人際關係中獲得溫暖。正如書中所言:「笑聲是無條件的愛,它能改變世界,也能改變自己。」   從此,阿強不再是「冷面會計」,而是「笑面會計」。他的故事,成了香港街頭巷尾的美談,也成了笑瑜伽最好的廣告。 微故事完! 書本簡介: 書名: Laughter Yoga: Daily Laughter Practices for Health and...