Welcome to January 2025
…and news, stories, upcoming events and event reviews from UnitedMind Ltd. Laughter Yoga, Laughter Yoga in London, all over the UK and world, The Laughter Club International (UK) and The Telephone Laughter Club.
UnitedMind is on the forefront with laughter, happiness and joy!
In January News we share the following…
- Time for Reflection from Yours Truly
- Say Yes! to Laughter Yoga Training
- Mental Health Series got delayed but coming soon
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – please join us
- Laughter Club (St Albans) and Telephone Laughter Dates and News
- Training Dates and News – the importance of booking
Important training and laughter club dates are listed at the end
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Time for Reflection from Yours Truly
You can watch the Rollercoaster video on YouTube…
After a lovely time spent with my mum over Christmas along with days meeting family and friends I relax back in my chair counting my blessings.
Although 2024 has been great on many levels there have also been challenges that I could not have predicted, and somehow everything and everyone pulled through, coming out on the other side of things seemingly intact.
I take that as intact – mostly…
Ego shows up in many ways from many angles and after years of letting go of pride, ego, self righteousness and other character traits I dislike admitting to having experienced, I feel convinced I have become a better person over those many years of unravelling through practicing kindness and Laughter Yoga, ego-busting activites and soul searching.
We all have ego whether we like it or not, how we hold the reins of ego is another matter…
However, 2025 is for transformation of all unserving ways into a state of joy, peace and love.
Exiting 2024 provided a great opportunity for me to reflect, release, let go of things of the past that has held me back from being the best of myself that I can possible be which included the aforementioned and at times unwelcome ego-state-of-mind.
It is a blessing to be willing to take responsibility and make the adjustments, say the apologies, accept the wrongs and the rights, whatever they may look like, leave stuff behind and move forward with a new vision, new attitude, new kindness, new compassion, new love for everyone and every challenge that may still show up in the face of change.
As I was thinking back over 2024 I started out with a big smile, then a greater smile, then a frown, and at the finishing line my frowns and smiles evolved into recognition of the peace and joy, upsets and near-traumatic experiences, transforming into growth where a smile of joy and quiet celebration finally planted itself on my face.
I am lucky to learn and grow every year, being willing to look at ups and downs without blame.
I am that I am.
Now having entered 2025, the year of the snake, with curiosity, empathy, and an expansive view to create growth, transformation, introspection and prosperity, plus not to diminish great health and joy as added extras.
As always I will be sharing laughter for the benefit of all in workshops and training, and I cannot wait to watch how we all come together to change the course of all things to be in of wonder and joy instead of the negatives that many times haunted 2024.
We need laughter now more than ever and joy is our birthright!
Love, Friendship, Honesty, Kindness, Health, Hope, Goodness, Grace, Gratitude, Understanding, Faith, Peace, Forgiveness, Patience, Diligence, Love, Blessings and Joy from me to you!
Lotte Mikkelsen
Laughter Yoga Specialist and Master Trainer
#youreverydaylaughterqueen
Say Yes! to Laughter Yoga
Saying Yes! to Laughter Yoga is not the same as walking around laughing loudly non-stop and getting ‘funny looks’ from people in the passing.
No, say Yes! to Laughter Yoga is a deep journey to acceptance and joy, to that sense of feeling happy even when things are roughing you up.
The choice to turn your ‘huh’ into ‘ha’ is within reach whether it is through workshops or training, self-guided learning or something else.
The multitude of routes to improving life for yourself and with others is in many ways confusing with all the offers to recreate, regenerate, revitalise, rejuvenate, recover yourself from doom and gloom.
However, the simplest way forward is to start laughing as a practice, laughing daily as a choice – simply because it is good for you.
How good IS it then?
Knowing the benefits, not just from an academic thought basis, but from lived experience, always makes me wonder why there so many people still choose seriousness over laughter because it is THAT GOOD.
Laughter creates a sustainable outlook that helps us manage ourselves when life breaks down into challenges and unforeseen happenstances, good and less good events, and those things we could never have predicted in a million lifetimes.
Our bodies manufacture a wealth of ‘products’ we can actively tap into when we make the choice of laughing.
Laughter enables us to cope physically, mentally, emotionally and socially with what we face.
Without laughing AT things and people we laugh to connect with the pain and discomfort so everyone can feel safe and part of the expression we share.
Laughter Yoga is a simple practice and many individuals and corporations, charities and educational places have chosen to learn the method through training and workshops.
You have the potential to learn to manifest a simpler life when you laugh, to find solutions where there were none before, to become a healthier human being, to connect in joy with yourself and others, to manage stress and upsets in an empowered way.
We are at the start of 2025 and now is the time to ‘turn your frown upside down’, miracles are known to happen when you wear a smile and share a smile.
And I have many more quotes and phrases I could share but if you feel only words can help you make a decision to say Yes to Laughter Yoga, then I seriously invite you to say the words (or rather syllable) ‘ha ha ha ha’ in front of your mirror and watch the transformation.
Read about Laughter Yoga Training on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training or simply book via the UnitedMind Shop.
To hear more about the Laughter Yoga courses, workshops, workplace wellbeing, and other events please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk
Mental Health Series
The series on Mental Health got slightly delayed and I look forward to laughing the writings in January.
Leading up to Blue Monday and even beyond that day I will be posting a series of writings, musings and thoughts on Mental Health.
There is no one way of recovering, managing, or succombing to poor mental health.
This means that you will be receiving a few more emails than my usual monthly news (this one).
However, unless we keep opening the conversation more and more it will be a topic that continues to be surrounded by stigma, misunderstanding, lack of knowlegde, judgment and little consideration for anyone how who been or will be experiencing poor mental health at any time in their life, how is it possible to create a world were we all co-exist in a kind and caring way?
There is no health without mental health!
For more information about workshops and training relating to mental healht and overall wellbeing please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
MS Society Online Laughter Club – EVERY FRIDAY
The MS Society West London Online Laughter Club is live every Friday until end of December 2025!
The Zoom details so you can join us every Friday from 11:00-11:45, except Bank Holidays, are
- Fridays at 11-11:45
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89693876164
- Meeting ID: 896 9387 6164
- Passcode: 518077
People living with MS and other conditions benefit hugely from a daily practice of Laughter Yoga as the stress that often can cause deterioration of health through the impact of relapses can be reduced and the effect potentially diminished.
I am grateful to be able to share Laughter Yoga with MS Society members until end of 2025 and if we get it right we may even continue.
To read my story with MS please visit Laughter and MS on www.lottemikkelsen.com/laughter-ms.
For more information about laughter clubs, training and workshops please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Club and Telephone Laughter
Anyone and everyone is welcome to share laughter with us in the Laughter Club International (UK) St Albans on Zoom – and bring a friend or your whole tribe.
The Laughter Club in St Albans is sharing laughter on Zoom on 1st Sunday every month (except August) at 1pm-1:30pm!
Please register online on https://form.jotform.com/200864136631350.
- Sunday 5 January 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 2 February 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Please join on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/132683686 pw 305815
Please get in touch about the laughter clubs and other options via email, info@unitedmind.co.uk, mobile/WhatsApp +447736341717.
The Google Map of Laughter Clubs in the UK is on track with up-to-date information about Laughter Clubs.
Note, updated laughter clubs are listed with 2024 at their name, in-person laughter clubs have a blue star place marker, and online laughter clubs have an orange star place marker. Check it out on https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1Q-HDOwxlZX1kk7bW4U5haXxrRjM&usp=sharing.
If you know of any laughter clubs that are not listed or need updating please email lotte@unitedmind.co.uk with your information.
In addition The Telephone Laughter Club runs Monday to Friday at 7:00 to 7:10 on
- Dial: 0333 011 2319
- Room number: 33928453 #
- PIN: 8494 #
Please also contact me about The Telephone Laughter Club where we laugh weekday mornings from 7:00 to 7:10 if you have any questions about this service, lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Training Dates and News
The joy and great health that keeps on returning joy and great health to you is being a Laughter Yoga Facilitator, whether it is as leader, teacher or coach.
Becoming a Laughter Yoga Leader is the first step on the journey of bringing intentional laughter to your own life and the lives of others.
If you wish to become a Laughter Yoga Teacher or Laughter Therapists these advanced training courses currently take place in Hemel Hempstead, and on your location request with minimum 4 people.
Once you are a Laughter Yoga Leader your adventure with laughter has only just begun and possibiliteis and opportunities open to the world of Laughter Yoga, and to becoming a Laughter Yoga Teacher as well as Laughter Yoga Coach.
Along the way you meet inspiring people who may touch your heart and move you onto extraordinary pathways.
We create pathways as we walk – and laugh along the way makes them easier to tread.
To learn more about our training programmes, options and requirements, please contact me via email lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
The Accredited Laughter Yoga Training
More information about the different programmes is available on
- Laughter Yoga Leader – from £275 per person
- Laughter Yoga Teacher – from £675 per person
- Laughter Yoga Coach – from £895 per person (including Leader and Teacher training)
Now is a good time to book your training!
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.
FHT Accredited courses uniquely from UnitedMind Laughter Yoga and our Accredited Laughter Yoga Teachers are
- 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training or 4-week online or self-study
- 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training or Hybrid 6 online sessions + weekend
- 1-day Laughter Yoga Coach Training
- Laughter Therapist Training
With accreditation we are taking Laughter Yoga seriously and we are bringing the standards to a level of nationwide approval within the education system. The UnitedMind accreditation is the only UK accreditation for Laughter Yoga Training.
Our courses are continued professional development and gives you points to add to your CPD list!
To learn more about how you can become a Laughter Yoga Leader or Teacher please contact Lotte on mobile/WhatsApp +44 (0) 7736341717 or email lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
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, Online, Preston, Durham, St Albans, or 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, or Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
- Accredited Laughter Therapist Training
- Hemel Hempstead
- Accredited Laughter Coach and Certified Gibberish Coach Training
- Online, or Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
Your Self Study
A way to learn at your own leisure, at times to suit. If you are able to come to the in-person training at a later time, the 2-day training is included in the fee of £275 early bird / £325 full fee.
Learn Laughter Yoga online as an almost-self-study, where you will be able to learn at your own pace and finish by presenting a Laughter Yoga session as you will have learned through the lessons, at a face-to-face Zoom session.
Book www.pensight.com/x/unitedmind.
Accredited Laughter Yoga Leader
The 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training runs on the following dates and venues (full details are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-leader/) provided by UnitedMind in the UK since 2007:
- 10-11 January 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £275
- 15-16 February 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £275
- 01-02 March 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £275
- 01-02 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £275
- 17-18 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £275
- 14-15 June 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £275
- More dates are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-leader/
- Your workplace or with your group at dates to suit you!
12-hour Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training Online – click to choose your dates:
- Tuesdays 07, 14, 21, 28 January 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 February 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £225
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 March 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 01, 08, 15, 22 April 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
More online training dates in 2024 are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughter-leader-training-online/
Accredited Laughter Yoga Teacher
The 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training and Hybrid Laughter Yoga Teacher Training runs on the following dates and venues (full details are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-teacher/) provided by UnitedMind in the UK since 2012:
- 15-19 January 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £675
- 22-25 August 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £675
- More dates on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-teacher/
Accommodation is not included.
Feel free to enquire about special offers at any time, info@unitedmind.co.uk.
Accredited Laughter Yoga Coach
The 1-day Laughter Yoga Coach Training for Laughter Yoga Teachers runs online on the following dates (full details are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-coach-cpd/):
Add-On to Laughter Yoga Teacher Certification
Or you can book your 8-week One On One Laughter Coaching Programme and get closer to your real laughter through the practice of Laughter Yoga exercises.
Accredited Laughter Therapist
The 2-day Laughter Therapist Training is only the beginning of the 6-12 months programme (full details on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-therapist/)
- 12-13 April 2025 London from £595 early bird
- 25-26 October 2025 Hemel Hempstead from £595 early bird
Accredited Gibberish Coach
The 1-day Gibberish Coach Training for Laughter Yoga Leaders and Teachers runs on the following dates (full details are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/gibberish-coach/):
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/WhatsApp +447736341717.
