My First Laughter Yoga Experience: Online and Still Hilarious

My first laughter yoga class was online. I was a little nervous at first, wondering if the online interaction would feel less genuine. But the opening "greeting laughter" exercises put me completely at ease.

The teacher guided us through "Namaste laughter," where we looked at each other on screen, put our hands together, and laughed. Even through the screen, seeing everyone's genuine smiles made me laugh too. It was a unique feeling, not just a simple smile, but a laugh that came from deep inside, natural and unrestrained. The laughter echoed in my ears and in my heart.

Next was "handshake laughter." I couldn't actually shake hands with anyone, but I imagined shaking hands with each participant in the online class, greeting them in my mind, and then laughing. This was fun too; it felt like I was doing the same thing with people all over the world, creating a strong sense of connection. Finally, the teacher combined Namaste and handshake laughter, which was even better!

The whole experience left me feeling relaxed and refreshed. While online interaction isn't as direct as in-person interaction, I still felt the energy and joy of collective laughter through the screen. It turns out that happiness is contagious, and you can laugh just as happily even through a screen.