01/22/2024
I can remember the photographer here asking us if we laugh and smile this much during class. And my students were like, “Yes, we do”. He really wanted us to be more serious than how we are in these photos.
I am sure there are times where we are breathing full force, and are focused as all hell and have stone cold serious expressions on. Heck, I know there are times where my students are downright mad at me with angry eyebrows 😠. But for the most part we laugh a lot 😃. There is a lot of joy in our classes of private sessions.
Life is so heavy, and can be so serious. Levity goes a long way. A little laugh goes a long way.
So yah, this is me. This is us. I do try to enjoy myself whatever/ whenever I am doing it. Or else why do it? I love all movement, I love meditation. But laughing is my one of my favorite medicines.
A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after. Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.
Laughter can: Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. Activate and relieve your stress response.
In addition to the endorphins people released, studies show that smiling can also help lower blood sugar and blood pressure, reduced stress, boost immune systems, and release natural painkillers and serotonin.
