Ready for Milkshake!
At first, Laughter Yoga felt a little silly. But the "Milkshake Laughter" exercise has become a surprising stress reliever in my life!
The first time I did it, I followed the instructor's directions, imagining two glasses of milk in my hands, pouring them back and forth while making "Aeee... Aeeee..." sounds. Then I pretended to drink it, letting out a big "Aah-ha-ha-ha-ha!" It felt a little awkward at first, but the laughter came naturally.
Now, whenever I feel stressed or just want to relax, I replay this exercise in my mind. Interestingly, even just imagining the milk pouring and spilling makes me laugh. It's even funnier now – whenever I drink water, I unconsciously imagine the cup tilting and spilling, and I burst out laughing. This exercise has not only taught me how to relax, but it's also shown me how easy it is to trigger laughter. It's like a little switch; I flip it, and I'm instantly released from tension.
2025 March.
tonkabean