It was no ordinary sight — or sound — inside the facility along V. Luna Avenue meant to treat soldiers wounded in battle. ADVERTISEMENTAround 100 military men put aside their tough exterior on Tuesday during a “laughter yoga” session organized by members of Women in National Development and Security (WINDS). Moment of releaseUnlike a usual yoga session with different poses and relative silence, the hourlong session of Pinoy Laughter Yoga (PLY), founded by Paolo Trinidad, encouraged guffaws and howls of laughter from the soldiers, some of whom were in wheelchairs or crutches. With proper breathing techniques and the exertion from laughing, a session of laughter yoga can both be an exhausting workout and a moment of release. “Even an afternoon of laughter can take the (soldiers’) minds off their pain and worries from their difficult experiences,” said Theresita Atienza, WINDS vice president.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 28, 2018 23:03 UTC