Welcome to November 2020
…and news, stories, upcoming events and event reviews from UnitedMind Ltd. Laughter Yoga, Laughter Yoga in London, all over the UK and elsewhere, The Laughter Club International (UK) and The Telephone Laughter Club.
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In November News we share the following…
- November Reflection from Yours Truly
- ISMA Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit
- Two life-changing workshops with Laughter Experts Lotte and Melanie
- 30-Day Challenge with Lidia Salvaggio
- TWIN – The-Women’s-Insurance-Net-Work
- Laughter Yoga Teacher Training including Online Prep
- The Laughter Club International UK) in St Albans on Zoom
- Laughter Yoga Training Online and dates
- Secure your Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapist training
You can enjoy reading our news on our secure site on UnitedMind.co.uk!
A few videos and places to listen and look…
- YouTube Impromptu Conversation
- Laughter Yoga with Sally on ITV News May 2020
- Oxford University Press, Digeo Productions and Laughter Yoga
- Laughter Yoga with Andi Peters on ITV Lorraine August 2019
- Laughter Yoga with Lotte on Channel 4 4Music Trending Live 11 Sep 2018
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November Reflection from Yours Truly
“The darkest hour is just before the dawn”.
This was the title of a post I read on LinkedIn on this very last day of October, and it was a long post that covered a lot of material including election, mental health and global warming.
I am not one for in-depth political debates as my knowledge of the area is insufficient for an intellectual conversation, and besides, I like to enjoy conversing deeply about topics that bring about and high, bright energy instead of anger, frustration and irritation.
In the heart of us all, I believe, is a peaceful lobbyist for our own passionate “endurements”, a lightworking warrior on the path of sharing change that has a good and nurturing effect on everyone and on our Earth.
In October I had the immence pleasure and privilege to share laughter with some truly inspirational groups, one of which was Sha Hussain’s “Be More You” who co-organised a fantastic day for World Mental Health Day.
In addition to organising the day he collected all the words everyone shared, and he came up with a globe of honesty and faith, thoughts and reflections, and heartfelt connection.
Read the words and taste them as you whisper, say or shout them into the open air, inside your mind or in your heart.
Which brings me back to the first line in this reflection, regardless how things may look right now for anyone, there is light ahead because we are one world.
Together we are co-creating a time where we are the same no matter all the outside circumstances we live with and bring to life.
Jointly we raise our vibration and every event we share where focus is on life and on health will bring the frequency even higher.
This is where we win – together where no one loses!
As always I am your totally non-political, non-religious, all-inclusive Everyday Laughter Queen out to change the world with goodness.
Wishing you warmth within your heart and daily hugs surrounding you!
Love, Laughter and Peace
Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Lotte Mikkelsen
#youreverydaylaughterqueen
ISMA Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit
Here are some links for the open sessions if you wish to join them:
- Mon 09:00: Welcome with Alastair & Carole https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88955823635
- Mon 13:00: Lunchtime Energiser with George Bell https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84709608342
- Mon 17:00: Live Tea n’ Chat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89377844593
- Tues 13:00: Lunchtime Energiser with Lotte Mikkelsen https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81317327037
- Tues 15:00: Getting to know ISMA https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85886011101
- Tues 17:00: Live Tea n’ Chat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89377844593
- Wed 13:00: Lunchtime Energiser with Prash Kotecha https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87366008496
- Wed 17:00: Live Tea n’ Chat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89377844593
- Thurs 13:00: Lunchtime Energiser with Francis Taylor https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81451592926
- Thurs 17:00: Live Tea n’ Chat https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89377844593
- Fri 11:00: Live Coffee n’ Chat https://zoom.us/j/98026271516
- Fri 13:00: Lunchtime Energiser with Refiloe Nyoni https://zoom.us/j/98026271516
- Fri 20:00: Grand Finale with Carole Spiers https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87392239929
To find out more about ISMA and the Online Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit please visit them on isma.org.uk/isma-online-global-stress-and-wellbeing-summit. #stresssummit2020 #stressawarenessday
For information about our workshops, programmes and training, and to work with us please get in touch via email info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 12 14 714 or 07736 341 717.
Two life-changing workshops
…with leading laughter experts, Lotte Mikkelsen and Melanie Bloch.
Introduction to Laughter Therapy
Melanie and Lotte are excited to introduce an workshop designed to give you an experiential flavour of the full course.
In this 3.5 hour workshop you will be taken through
- a process of Laughter Therapy first introduced by Dr Annette Goodheart in the 1970s
- a completion process to gain momentum in your life through release of stuck energy through laughter
- an experience of the Mystic Rose Meditation by Osho
The workshops runs on Saturday 7 November from 1pm to 4:30pm UK time and costs £45 per person. There will be 2 x 15 minute breaks.
To book your place on Introduction to Laughter Therapy please visit the UnitedMind Online Shop.
Inner Spirit of Laughter
Another truly transformational workshop with Lotte and Melanie.
During the four hours Melanie and Lotte take you on a journey through truth, life, being, core values and much more with it’s foundation set firmly in what laughter brings to you in the moment.
The workshops runs on Saturday 21 November from 2pm to 6pm UK time and costs £40 per person. There will be 3 x 15 minute breaks.
To book your place on Inner Sprit of Laughter please visit the UnitedMind Online Shop.
Book early if you are up for a transformational experience and want to make sure there is space available! www.unitedmind.co.uk/shop
30-Day Challenge with Lidia Salvaggio
Lidia trained with me as Laughter Yoga Leader 9 years ago and I was really excited when she contacted me to join her 30-Day Challenge in November.
Here is what Lidia brings to us all:
Never before have we experienced times like these.
Right now many people are struggling to keep their mind and body healthy, whilst at the same time avoiding contracting a disease. If any of this resonates with you, then now is the time for a new approach.
I decided to share a new conversation based on our body’s ability to fight and protect us from disease and not based on avoiding disease.
Starting 28 October, from 1 to 1:30 pm UK time, you will have the opportunity to listen to holistic and non-holistic practitioners for 30 consecutive days who will give you valuable advice on how to take care of your body, your mind, the environment you live in.
The event will be in both Italian and English and I am looking forward to running a short laughter session together with Lidia on Saturday 21 November at 1-130pm UK time.
To follow the event live, go on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Lidia-Salvaggio-1171188619714446
TWIN
Formerly known as The-Women’s-Insurance-Net-Work, TWIN was established in 2007 as a membership based discussion forum and meeting place and is an ideal fit for female and male managers who are looking to develop teams or perhaps champion gender disparity in the industry.
I am full of excitement to be running a Laughter Yoga Taster Session for the members on 12 November – online, of course.
More informaiton about TWIN is available on their website.
For information about our workshops, programmes and training, and to work with us please get in touch via email info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 12 14 714 or 07736 341 717.
Laughter Teacher Training including Online Prep
The 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training last ran in February 2020 and I really look forward to next time which will be 5-9 July 2021.
In addition there is a small and new twist which allows you to start your training online to prepare you for the days we will be spending together.
The course will start with 10 online 1-hour sessions before we start the full training on Monday 5 July:
- 25th April Lesson 1 Laughter yoga for seniors
- 2nd May Lesson 2 Laughter Yoga for School children
- 9th May Lesson 3 Laughter Yoga in Business
- 16th May Lessons 4 Laughter Yoga in Hospitals and Health care
- 23rd May Lesson 5 Laughter Yoga for People living with Special Needs
- 30th May Lesson 6 Gibberish workshop
- 6th June Lesson 7 What are the different training programs you can offer
- 13th June Lesson 8 Promotion Marketing PR and presentation skills
- 20th June Lesson 9 Creating new exercises
- 27th June Lesson 10 Inner Spirit of Laughter
Booking on https://www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/training/laughteryogateacher/ and right now you can pay just half of the fee at booking and the final 50 percent in January 2021.
The Laughter yioga Teacher Training is deep and expansive for your mind and for your heart.
You will learn how to be a great teacher and facilitator of workshops and training.
Upon completion you will receive the Laughter Yoga International Laughter Yoga Teacher Certificate and be eligible for the UnitedMind accredited training certification.
UnitedMind is registered with our insurance company as a training provider which means that our certificates grant you insurance.
When you choose your training provider please make sure you check their credentials as online training methods and courses are not always covered by insurers.
There are a few more requirements if you want the additional accreditation certificate.
The Laughter Club International (UK) on Zoom
The Laughter Club in St Albans is sharing laughter on Zoom on 1st Sunday every month at 1pm-1:30pm!
Please register online on https://form.jotform.com/200864136631350.
We are serious about laughter and sharing the benefits, and we hope that you enjoy these weekly Laughter Yoga workouts.
- Sunday 1 November 2020 at 1pm-1:30pm
- Sunda 6 December 2020 at 1pm-1:30pm
A Laughter Club is just like a fitness session and we encourage you to pay as you can to www.paypal.me/unitedmind.
Laughter Club fees are typically £5-£10 or a donation that works for you.
Thank you for your kindness.
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.
Book your training on time
Laughter Yoga is for everyone!
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.
If you decide to achieve accreditation you will receive a second UnitedMind/FHT certificate on completion.
In addition, you get support from your teachers as you move on with your personal and professional laughter life, as and when you need it. It is your call!
UnitedMind teaches Laughter Yoga courses in the following locations:
- Accredited Laughter Yoga Leader Training
This training is a requirement for becoming a Laughter Yoga Teacher- London, St. Albans, Preston, Bristol, Durham, Online
- Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
- Accredited Laughter Yoga Teacher Training
This training is a requirement for becoming a Laughter Yoga Coach- Hemel Hempstead, Durham
- Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
- Accredited Laughter Therapist Training
- Hemel Hempstead, Stanmore
- Accredited Laughter Coach and Certified Gibberish Coach Training
- Bristol, St Albans, Online
- Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
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 accredited 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.