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34. Sports and Games Laughter (運動和遊戲笑聲)

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34. Sports and Games Laughter (運動和遊戲笑聲) Topic: 34. Sports and Games Laughter Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises In online laughter yoga, there's something called "Sports Laughter." For example: the weightlifting action. We imagine lifting a super heavy dumbbell. At first, we hold our breath really hard, then slowly lift it up, making (exhale! inhale!) sounds as we lift. Finally, we (finally!) lift it up, and then burst into happy laughter. This really helps us release stress. I really put effort into each imitation pose. Why? Because I believe in (bodyweight strength training). I don't really need a dumbbell or any tools. Clenching my fists, tightening my arms, and using a lot of strength – these are all good bodyweight strength training. Imitating swimming, moving our hands like in the water, our bodies swaying too, making (splish-splash) sounds with our mouths, and then laughing together. Awesome! This action not only moves our muscles and bones but al...

33. Animal Kingdom Laughter (動物王國的笑聲)

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 33. Animal Kingdom Laughter (動物王國的笑聲) Topic: 33. Animal Kingdom Laughter Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises In the online laughter yoga class, we did the animal kingdom laughter exercise. I joined in, first imitating a monkey, jumping around, scratching my own skin, then laughing. Everyone on the screen followed, and the laughter got louder. Next was the penguin, waddling, making (squeak squeak) sounds, with more laughs. Then the chicken, flapping wings, clucking, laughing without stop. Last was the elephant, stretching my arm like a trunk, making (woo woo) sounds, the whole class laughing together. After, I felt my body relaxed, my mood better, and more energy. When I woke up this morning, the small fight from last night with my husband turned into air and floated away.... When he came home, I made a smile for him, and he gave me a smile back. Hahaha, in my heart, I felt like a monkey, jumping around. Very Good, Very Good, Yeah!  ^_^!! If you want to know more ...

32. Household Chores Laughter (大笑家務)

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 32. Household Chores Laughter (大笑家務) Topic: 32. Household Chores Laughter Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises That afternoon, I was doing housework again. This is almost my set routine from Monday to Friday (On weekends or holiday, I push all the housework to my husband! Haha!) I never think housework is a bad job. I enjoy the process and feel good about the finish. A messy place turns into a clean home in a moment, and it looks nice. But since laughter yoga came into my life, housework has more fun. Even though I do not see housework as bad, my mood sometimes goes wrong, and cleaning feels dull. Why? Feelings are hard to explain! No matter if I mop the floor, clean windows, put away clothes, or other things, I pretend the items in my hand are microphones. I work and laugh at the same time. The laughter starts, and it turns on my (laugh switch). Haha is like a song, and my moves are the beat. Do I feel like a fool? No, no. I laugh online with over a hundred people eac...

31. Airport & Flight Laughter (機場和飛行笑聲)

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31. Airport & Flight Laughter (機場和飛行笑聲) Topic: 31. Airport & Flight Laughter Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises Airport and Flying, Then Laugh. We are at the airport. We are almost late! We carry our bags and run around the airport terminal. Then we get our boarding passes. I watch my bag disappear on the conveyor belt and wave hard. Finally, I get on the plane and say goodbye! Fake, fake! Everything is fake! This is our practice in the online laughter yoga class, called "Airport and Flying Laughter." Silly? No, not silly. After doing it, it's surprisingly fun. Because you and I are the same. Next is the flight safety demo. I buckle my seatbelt, then "click" and unbuckle it. Pull down the oxygen mask, put it on myself, then quickly help the air person next to me. Then, blow up the life vest. Everyone puffs their cheeks and blows hard, and don't forget to take photos. Finally, the plane lands. Of course, it's exciting time to share p...

30. Laughing at Aches & Pains (嘲笑疼痛)

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  30. Laughing at Aches & Pains (嘲笑疼痛) Topic: 30. Laughing at Aches & Pains Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises Every now and then, some part of my body hurts. I don't really question it — after all, I've lived more than half my life. How can I expect to have the body of an 18 or 22-year-old? Plus, I really love to keep my body moving. Every week, I make sure to do cardio, strength training, qigong, swimming, light dancing, and housework. For someone like me, it's no surprise that I feel pain now and then — either from overusing my body or using it the wrong way. (Got to be careful!) Whenever I feel pain, besides doing the right physical exercises, I now also laugh at the pain. I learned this from Laughter Yoga. Wherever it hurts, I pat that spot and laugh out loud! At first, the "Ha ha ha!" sounds fake — and I’m used to that kind of forced laughter. The pain is still there, but the tight feeling loosens up a little, and at least my mind doesn...

29. Childlike Laughter (童真笑聲)

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  29. Childlike Laughter (童真笑聲) Topic: 29. Childlike Laughter Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises Laughing like a kid isn’t new in our laughter yoga family—it’s something we do almost every day (Childlike Laughter). Before joining laughter yoga, I can’t even remember the last time I laughed like a child. The exercise is super easy: stretch your arms out, take a deep breath, pull your fists to your chest, hold for three seconds, then laugh out loud while exhaling. You can pat your head or slap your thighs, running around like a kid, feeling carefree like you’re young again, haha! At first, I thought it was a bit silly, but now I love doing these “silly” things! With hundreds of people joining online, it’s so fun, and after laughing, my mood feels light, and my tight shoulders relax, Then continue to work, It’s totally worth it.  If you want to know more about laughter yoga, check the link below  https://www.laughteryoga.org/international-laughter-club/ or emai...

28. Breathe Stretch and Laugh (呼吸伸展和大笑)

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  28. Breathe Stretch and Laugh ( 呼吸伸展和大笑) https://laughter-yoga-knowledge.blogspot.com/2025/10/28-breathe-stretch-and-laugh.html     Topic: 28. Breathe Stretch and Laugh   Yoga Class Notes: One of 40 Foundation Exercises   It was time for the "Breathe, Stretch and Laugh" part again. I interlocked my fingers in front of my chest, took a slow, deep breath, and stretched my arms up. I could feel my spine stretching. As I tried to straighten my arms fully, I thought, "Well, my body is more cooperative today." I held the pose for three seconds, then as I exhaled, I let out a hearty laugh while slowly lowering my arms. That laughter was pure; it didn't come from a joke, but from a sense of release. I laughed until my face muscles relaxed, and I even let out a little hiccup by accident, which made me laugh at myself. Those few seconds felt like hitting the reset button for both my body and mood. I always feel really refreshed afterwards. Especia...