Welcome to November 2019

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In November News we share the following…

Brief diary overview
A few Thoughts from Yours Truly
The Fred Company – new partnership
Meet Key Note, Albert Nerenberg, Laughologist and Film Maker
Liberi Therapies VIP Interview with Lindsay MacGregot Inglis
Laughter Yoga for Work and for Life
Laughter Club in St Albans, London, and in the UK
The Accredited Training Formula
Book your Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapist training on time!

You can enjoy reading our news on our secure site on UnitedMind.co.uk!

Please also feel free to follow the scribbles about laugh life and life in general as well as a few moments of change on The Laughter Blog.

A few memories and places to listen and look…

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A brief overview of our November 2019 diary

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October is in the past and we are facing November.

The days are cooling and hours of daylight are on the decrease. However, we are making the most of what we have – always, and November is exciting to step into with kindness and laughter.

13th November 2019 is International Kindness Day – keep this in mind every day of the year!

We will be in Durham, St Albans, Birmingham, Bristol, Edgware, Bristol, London, Denmark and France – and many other places around the UK in November!

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I will be at Global Innovation Forum #GIFLondon on 21 November and with Inpired Villages sharing Laughter Yoga with Gloria Hunniford, Dr Dawn Harper and Christopher Biggins.

Our path will lead us to where you would like us to share laughter!

To give you an idea of availability please visit our Events Calendar.

Available in London, across the UK, and Elsewhere

Our training courses are scheduled in London, St. Albans, Bristol, Durham and Preston. However, we can run our training courses and workshops at your venue if you cannot join us on scheduled dates around the country.

A Laughter Yoga workshop is an ideal method for buidling great mental health and resilience, promoting teamwork, stressless environments and workplace wellbeing as well as for real personal life changes.

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UnitedMind has the largest network of Laughter Yoga Partners in the UK and we always do our best to find a good day, time, and the most suitable Laughter Facilitator for you so please look beyond our diary when you are looking to organise a Laughter Workshop for your group.

We branch out and we create a beatiful interconnected network!

Give the gift of laughter to someone you care about.

All Laughter Yoga training provided by UnitedMind Laughter Yoga Teachers is certified by Laughter Yoga International. In additon all Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy training is now also accredited and approved for CPD in the UK by FHT. Ask for a list of UnitedMind Approved Teachers and always check your teacher’s credentials.

Please contact us on email, info@unitedmind.co.uk, phone 0800 1214 714 or mobile 07736 341 717.

A few Thoughts from Yours Truly

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When I am looking in my diary I am really excited about what is being built through persistence, passion, compassion and making a difference.

I opened my birthday present, my Happiness Journal, and created a do-be-diary for intentions and flow of gratitude and joy.

This is at the heart of Laughter Yoga!

Laughter Yoga is not about me but it is about you! It is about the true benefits that you can potentially get from sharing laughter with friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers.

When you let go of controlling your laughter, because of decisions made as a child when someone may have told you something about your laughter, then health, friendship and resourcefulness thrive.

I am merely a vessel for the process of creating change.

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The privilege to be invited into companies, teams, organisations, groups of people, individual’s spaces to share the idea of self-expression through laughter exceeds my imagination of what I thought was possible for the world.

There is a real shift in people’s perceptions and in what is truly possible when we embrace the practice of Laughter Yoga, and I am so excited to be working with people who have skills and knowledge to go beyond what I have thought up, and there is lots I haven’t thought up…

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I am a geek and a nerd with a background in technology – I say it with love in my heart for everyone like me, and my love and passion for paving the way for people to connect and reconnect with their passion for living life to the fullest is what drives me in my work and life.

Creating opportunity is at the heart of what I do, opportunity for people who try Laughter Yoga, who learn Laughter, who teach Laughter Yoga.

In this business I have built a really awesome presence for Laughter Yoga in the UK and around the world, together with my clients, my students, and my colleagues.

And I am now a Finalist for the National Business Women’s Awards 2019 which is a tribute to the sharing of Laughter Yoga across the country. Check the Finalists.

There is enough laughter to go around and sometimes it is up to us individually to create the possiblity of it happening without greed and neediness.

I am terrible at setting boundaries, and I am always greateful for the chance I get to share from my heart even when boundaries sometimes feel overlooked and overstepped. It is never about taking stock of who did what, however, it also has to feel okay and fair for everyone.

We are in this world to share and build based on ideas, mind share, innovation, change, and where laughter flows, kindness grows.

Love, Laughter and Peace

Lotte

Your Everyday Laughter Queen #youreverydaylaughterqueen

The Fred Company – a new partnership

The Grenfell tragedy on 14th June 2017 is a truly sad event and it is so wonderful to have been introduced to a world of recovery from the mental health and traumas following the disaster.

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The Fred Company develop solutions using Virtual Reality in mental health recovery for people who were affected by the Grenfell tragedy.

We have so far tested the idea of bringing Laughter Yoga to VR with young people, ages 5-11, and with NHS staff.

Rosie and Charlotte are creative geniuses who fit beautifully into my world of technology and laughter.

Rosie is the founder of The Fred Company and Charlotte is the Neuroscientist. Together they create real solutions for change in mental, emotional and physical health through Virtual Reality at work and for personal use.

Who is Fred?

Fred is the essence of the company. He is Rosie’s pooch and company director.

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To learn more about The Fred Company please visit thefred.company.

And to find out how to work with us please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk. or call 07736341717

The production team at ITV is friendly, professional and just ready to help!

The Playing Human Conference – June 2020!

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Only 67 tickets left!

A superb line up is currently being introduced. We started in February when we introduced The Miracle Man, Ant Bennett, in March you met the YES Man, Dave Cornthwaite, in April you were acquainted with Play Expert, Yesim Kunter, in May Kate Hull Rodgers was on display, June you got acquainted with Sue Haswell, in August you met Robert Rivest, September shared Maggie Irving with you, and in October we introduced Corinne Cosseron and Julien Pechot.

It is time to meet the one and only Albert Nerenberg!

Meet Albert Nerenberg, Laughologist and Film Maker

Where to start…

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Albert Nerenberg is the Founder of the American Laughing Championships, Director of Laughologist, and he is considered to be one of the top-100 most influential people in health and happiness.

Not only is Albert a Laughologist and invented the practice, he is also a remowned Film Maker who has coined the concept ‘you are what you act’ in his film of the same name.

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I am so excited that he is coming to London to share his ideas, wisdom and playfulness with us.

There is no doubt that we can all benefit from learning from a true champion in the field of laughter and happiness.

3-day The Playing Human Conference and Laughter Yoga 25th Anniversary on 5-7 June 2020 at Conway Hall in London £125

Read more about Albert on albertnerenberg.com – and look out for the mid-month story…

Make sure you book soon – even if 2020 still seems a long way away, there are only 67 tickets left.

Did you notice who else is coming?

Ant Bennett, The Miracle Man
Dave Cornthwaite, The YES Man
Yesim Kunter, Play Expert and Creative Strategist
Kate Hull Rodges, HumourUs and Author
Sue Haswell, Big Results and Mindfulness Leader
Robert Rivest, Performer, Teacher & Comic Mime Artist
Maggie Irving, Class Clown and Performance Coach
Corinne Cosseron and Julien Pechot, L’École Internationale du Rire
Albert Nerenberg, Film Maker and Laughologist
Eser Mutlu, Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Turkey
Miriam Akhtar, Positive Psychologist and Happiness Expert
Leif Hansen, Playformation Expert at Spark Interaction
Shoot from the Hip, Comedy Improv

These truly motivational people are not only there to talk, they are coming to inspire and move us all with playfulness and attitude!

Please get in touch about The Playing Human Conference & Laughter Yoga 25th Anniversary, our courses, workshops, conferences, laughter clubs and other events via email, info@unitedmind.co.uk, phone 0800 1214 714 or mobile 07736 341 717.

Liberi Therapies VIP Interview

It is always a privilege to be invited on online interviews, or any interview for the matter, and speaking with Lindsay was fun and a real treat.

Lyndsay Macgregor Inglis embraces positivity throughout her life and I really recommend connecting with her.

For more information please visit her on liberitherapies.co.uk.

Living Laughter for Work and for Life

There are many ways to experience laughter.

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When I speak with corporations, staff, management and others about Laughter Yoga people often say, ‘we laugh a lot in our company’, ‘we have good banter and laughs in our team’ and many other comments about the laughter that happens in the workplace.

The laughter you share with people socially is different from the Laughter Yoga laughter we share for a prolonged period of time, feeling it in our bodies.

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Trying Laughter Yoga in a workshop creates instant changes in physiology and the body’s biochemistry as well as your connection with other people.

The sensation may last the day, the week, the month and then become a memory.

However, it is different from the long-term effect when you challenge yourself to practice every day for 10-15 minutes or longer.

Even if it is shorter, the commitment to the process of creating physical, emotional and mental health and wellbeing is what it is all about.

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Having said that, I am always grateful and full of excitement when I am booked for your corporate events, and where there is laughter, there is joy, connection and willingness to go the extra mile together.

October brought some truly exception corporate laughter workshops into being around the country and November is picking up where October left off.

Everyone can encourage someone to smile – and sometimes laughter follows naturally.

Thank you for discovering Laughter Yoga for you and your team!

Please get in touch about UnitedMind’s Workshops, training, and other events via email, info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 12 14 714.

Laughter Club International (UK)

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A Reminder that we meet and share laughter in the 1st St Albans Scouts Wadley Hut in The Laughter Club International (UK) in St Albans on First Sunday every month at 1pm-2:30pm – please do join us!

Next time is 3rd November 2019
then it is 22nd December 2019 – MOVED to 3rd SUNDAY
and final Laughter Club this year on 1st December 2019

There are over 125 Laughter Clubs in the UK with their own webpage where you can find details.

Please get in touch about the laughter clubs and other options via email, info@unitedmind.co.uk, phone 0800 1214 714 or mobile 07736 341 717.

The Accredited Training Formula

Accreditation means our courses are proper approved for CPD!
Always ask for your teachers training credentials.

You are always in good hands with FHT Approved Laughter Yoga Teachers!

PLEASE NOTE, The Laughter Yoga Training is still certified with a standard international certificate issued by Laughter Yoga International and co-signed by your teacher(s) which you receive at the end of the 2-day or 5-day training.

You can simply get your certificate and be ready but there are a few more requirements if you want the additional accreditation certificate. The training is accredited in the UK.

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Laughter Yoga Training Accreditation has been a big step in standardising the way we teach Laughter Yoga in the UK and how we bring the techniques to people as a tool approved for CPD purposes.

FHT Accredited courses from UnitedMind are

2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training
5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training
1-day Laughter Yoga Coach Training
Laughter Therapist Training

This is truly exciting at a time when mental and physical health is top of the priority list for many workplaces and public sector organisations.

With accreditation we are taking Laughter Yoga seriously and we are bringing the standards to another level of nationwide approval within the education system.

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If you would like to train with me I would love to teach you and share my 16 years experience with you in London (with Mel Bloch), St. Albans (with Charlotte Clark), Durham (with Jan Turner), Preston (currently by myself), Bristol (with Sue Haswell), and your venue if you want to organise your own dates with your group of minimum 4 people, as well as one-on-one in Hemel Hempstead.

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Our training is outstanding, deep and fun, and you get two Laughter Ambassadors for the price of one when you join us in London, Durham, St. Albans, and Bristol!

The teachers mentioned above are just a few of the awesome people who have invested in their training with UnitedMind and have gone on to deliver outstanding 2-day Accredited Laughter Yoga Leader Training with skills that have all be obtained through experiencing Laugher Yoga for themselves.

ALWAYS check your teacher’s credentials…

Or contact me on email lotte@unitedmind.co.uk or call 07736341717 for details of other courses and other teachers.

All fees listed in the newsletter are early bird fees available until one month before training dates and excluding travel and accommodation costs unless otherwise stated. Other deals may be available as well as special agreements with companies and organisations who wish to train teams and individuals in their workplace.

If you want to be sure to get a place on the course of your choice please book now in the UnitedMind Online Shop.

For more information about certified training courses please contact us via info@unitedmind.co.uk, phone 0800 1214 714, or mobile 07736 341 717.

Full details of all workshops and training programmes, and how to register, are listed on UnitedMind’s website.

Nimisha Radia

2022-08-30

What an awesome week we had at the Laughter Yoga Teacher training. One of the best weeks I've ever had with a bunch of incredible and like-minded people. Lotte, our trainer, was marvellous and knowledgeable and made our week epic.

Judith Walker

2022-07-19

Awesome training ??? loved it to bits ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Miss Bev

2022-07-13

Great training, brilliantly facilitated by the Lotte and Mel, they created a fun safe learning space, looking forward to the next one

Ellie Moore

2022-06-20

Lotte held a couple of session at MADE.com HQ for our lovely employees and it was super fun and got everyone laughing - really brilliant. Our team really relaxed into the sessions and helped release any built up tension or stresses from their day to day life. Everyone left feeling energised as well as with a deep calmness. Thank you for working with us and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Jannie Stricker

2021-11-01

I completed the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training in October 2021. The week was very useful, and I learnt a lot. All the laughter we shared not only in the classroom but also outside was amazing. As a first-hand research, I actually noticed a change in my mind and body after a full week with several laughter sessions a day.

Michelle Ligon

2021-04-27

Great laughter yoga online leader course! I was nervous at first but Lotte was brilliant - she has a very easy going, warm and engaging style which really helped. The course was super informative, interesting and fun. Everyone in the group really gelled and it was a very rewarding and supportive experience. I can't wait to get involved in more laughter sessions and eventually start running my own!!

Lynne Carruthers

2020-10-28

Had a great time learning how to become an online laughter yoga leader with Lotte and her infectious enthusiasm and laughter.

Mary Thomson

2020-10-27

Lotte has been very flexible and compassionate throughout the Laughter Leader Training that I attended live online. The experience was wonderful. I felt supported and encouraged throughout. Lotte gives her full attention and provides a high quality level of information and administration. I found the timing to complete the course was just right, and helped me to attend and manage the course. I highly recommend Lotte who has years experience, deep wisdom and humility; willing to share the learning she has gained through Teaching Laughter yoga. I am very happy to recommend Lotte. I look forward to further training with Lotte.

Frances Burton

2020-07-25

Excellent course which was adapted for virtual learning. Small group so we had ample time to ask questions and practice skills. Learning was fun and practical. I would definitely recommend Laughter Yoga training and it has already been of interest to prospective employers for role in wellbeing and inclusion.

Sarah Alderson

2020-07-04

Amazing training. Lotte is truly an inspiration to work with and laughter was free flowing ?

Laughter News November 2019