Making Waves and Laughter: The ABC Laughter Team's Seaside Adventure!

t is a blessing to be a member of the ABC Laughter Team of Manipal. Today is a full moon day, and it is an unwritten rule of the Manipal Laughter Team to conduct a laughter yoga session at Malpe Beach and take a Samudra Snana in the sea for about an hour on every full moon day and Amavasya. Taking a bath in the sea has several potential benefits for the body and mind, such as exfoliation of the skin, relaxation, improved circulation, enhanced immune system function, and relief from respiratory issues.

Accordingly, we all started our travel to the Arabian Sea at Malpe and reached there at 6:15. After our laughter yoga session, we all started swimming in the Arabian Sea. While Mr. Karunakara Shetty, Sureshramana Mayya, and Lakshman Amin swam deep in the sea, others were found swimming in the safe swimming area marked by the authorities. Apparently, taking a bath in the sea is like getting a spa treatment, but it's free and comes with the added bonus of seaweed in your hair.

The members also celebrated the 44th marriage anniversary of Mr. Karunakar Shetty, and the senior-most member of the club, Mr. Shankar Shetty, offered flowers as a token of our love and gesture. We showered him with love, but the real treat was the unlimited food and drinks at the Triveni hotel party.

Overall, it was a day of laughter, saltwater, and celebration with our fellow ABC Laughter Team members. Who knows, maybe next time we'll bring some beach balls and turn it into a real party. 

Photos: By Sri Venkatesh Kamath

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