Welcome to March 2023
…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 March News we share the following…
- A Thought on Listening from Yours Truly
- The Playing Human Conference 2-4 June 2023 in London – book now!
- The Laughter Yoga Wisdom Programme
- The big Laughter Yoga dilemma
- Please follow us on Social Media
- Laughter Club in St. Albans on Zoom
- Important training and laughter club dates and info are listed at the end!
Please note, only chances in Durham, Preston and St. Albans in 2023
You can continue to enjoy reading our news on our secure site on UnitedMind.co.uk!
A Thought on Listening from Yours Truly
Being a facilitator or teacher of any method, thought, therapy, modality and product or programme is not only about learning the material and delivering the manual in group or individual sessions.
The wisdom that is shared from a passionate teacher, tutor, mentor to an engaged audience is captivating and inspires motivation and action in those who listen.
Not only do the learners listen but the main listening is the faciliator who delivers to a variety of individuals in a group. It takes an enourmous amount of skills to deliver training, workshops, key-notes and lectures. However, the two main ones are living the programmen and listening for the heart.
If you do not hear the unsaid and speak to the quiet you may lose out on touching someone deeply and profoundly.
There is something extremely moving and touching in working with groups where the eyes sparkle and the smile slowly widens, even if you are the only person to notice. This is the heartfelt reward and blessing that arises from the work I do.
I don’t always get it right, no one does.
Even if it is for that one person in 100 people it is macial then it is magical for me, too.
We move each other with our laughter and joy, with our willingness to be vulnerable when the laughter flows and the eyes meet in joy and play.
Nothing in a laughter session can be misconstrued as something it is not.
Laughter is joyfully shared without expectations and without disruptive thinking.
As faciliator there is more to laughter than what meets the eye and the ear – and the tummy musles.
When you listen you become present and kindheartedness flows naturally. Connection and compassion opens your heart.
I wish you love and kindness in your listening efforts.
With Love, Friendship, Honesty, Kindness, Health, Hope, Goodness, Grace, Gratitude, Understanding, Faith, Peace, Forgiveness, Patience, Diligence, Love, Blessings and Joy
Lotte Mikkelsen
Laughter Yoga Expert and Master Trainer
#youreverydaylaughterqueen
The Playing Human Conference
Please remember to book your place and share the event with people who can benefit from enjoying a weekend in play and good mirth.
The fee for the 3 days is £250 and the programme will be updated soon.
Full details will be updated on www.laughteryogaconference.co.uk where you can also find information about your stay and how to get to the venue.
Programme will be updated shortly so please watch this space.
I cannot wait to see you all this summer! It has been long underway.
For more information about working together, please contact Lotte on on mobile/WhatsApp +44 (0) 7736341717 or email lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
The Laughter Yoga Wisdom Programme
It took a pandemic and a bit longer to put together a programme for everyone and for organisations who want to conquer stress.
This programme has the potential to change your perspective on the stress that may seem to run your life at times.
Stress not only relates to work, it can connect every part of our lives in a vicious cycle of worry and anxiety.
The programme consists of 2 x 5 lessons with a wealth of information, knowledge, wisdom and tims for how you can change your stress with simple, daily steps.
If you do not try you will never know…
- Introduction session, standard intro with background, why it is a good idea to practice and brief on benefits, and laughter exercises
- Neurobiology of stress and Laughter Yoga for stress reduction
- Activating the parasympathetic nervous system with laughter
- The Laughter Yoga philosophy of motion creates emotion
- Laughing when you are not in the mood, trigger the joy cocktail
- Depression: causes, symptoms, neurobiology
- Anxiety and Laughter
- Cancer and Laughter
- Detoxing with Laughter Yoga
- Laughter and neurological disorders
Conquer Stress with Laughter Yoga is available via www.pensight.com/x/unitedmind, where you can register for season 1 or 2 or both.
A season 3 is underway which will go in depth with the psychology of laughter, polyvagal theory, neuroplasticity, lymphatic drainage and more. Stay tuned.
If you would like to speak about Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy on your Podcast, news channel, entertainment programme, or for an article or other media ideas, please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
The Laughter Yoga dilemma
When someone wants to try Laughter Yoga and look at what is available, there are many events taking place online.
However, it can seem very daunting to enter an online laughter club as people all know each other and may be laughing so much, loud and long that it puts ‘outsiders’ off the initial trial.
Please don’t leave!
There are many ways of running a laughter club and laughter training, and none of those ways need to be intimidating. On the contratry. We aim to make the laughter event a space safe and enjoyable for everyone regardless your past experience, background and vision.
If you find yourself unsure if Laughter Yoga is for you after having experienced sessions online which may on occasion have seems full of crazy laughs, gimmicks, props, non-stop laughing, and more, please let us have a conversation about what Laughter Yoga is also and even more so about.
The dilemma is real and online is not always helping put your mind at ease but a voice to voice or face to face chat can calm the turmoil and provide the basis for your decision in an honest heart-based way.
No doubt everyone experiences pros and cons for why Laughter Yoga is a good thing but in my mind and heart there is no dilemma, there is only the good reasons why daily Laughter Yoga makes sense.
Laughter Yoga is for everyone no matter what!
Laughter Yoga is super-popular and there is real opportunity for sharing it both personally and professionally. Don’t let the chance escape you.
For more information about our workshop and training programmes please get in touch on info@unitedmind.co.uk or call to have a conversation on 07736341717.
Please follow us on Social Media
I hope you will follow and like us on these platforms and help us grow awareness of Laughter Yoga, joy and kindful living.
- www.youtube.com/lottemikkel
- www.instagram.com/unitedmindlaughteryoga
- www.facebook.com/unitedmind.through.laughter
- www.linkedin.com/company/unitedmind-limited or connect with me on www.linkedin.com/in/lottemikkelsen
- www.tiktok.com/@laughteryoga
- www.twitter.com/unitedmind
Please also feel free to register for our newsletter on www.unitedmind.co.uk if you are not yet receiving it to your inbox – and share with your network. Thank you.
The Laughter Club International (UK) in St Albans on Zoom
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.
We are up to something with laughter and sharing the benefits, and we hope that you enjoy these monthly Laughter Yoga workouts.
- Sunday 5 March 2023 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
Please join on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/132683686 pw 305815
A Laughter Club is just like a fitness session and we encourage you to pay as you can to www.paypal.me/unitedmind.
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/WhatsApp 07736 341 717.
Please also contact me about The Telephone Laughter Club where we laugh weekday mornings from 7am to 7:10am, lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Training – best courses ever!
The 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training runs in London 5 times a year with Lotte and Mel. We bring you an exceptional journey into the depth of laughter and fun, as well as exploring aspects of yourself and your plans for bringing laughter to others.
Teaching Laughter Yoga Leader Training started for me in 2007 in St. Albans, and since then I brought the training to Durham and online in 2009, to London in 2010, to Blackpool/Preston in 2015 and wherever your team takes me.
However, with Leader Training in London and Teacher Training in Hemel Hempstread, as well as the new model for self-study, being really popular courses, I have decided to place my focus on those locations and hope to bring you here.
This means that your chance to train with me in St. Albans, Durham and Preston is only once in 2023 on the dates listed below.
The great news is that there is plenty of opportunity to train with me in London and Hemel Hempstead.
Now is the best time to book your spot on one of the 2023 courses!
Once you are a Laughter Yoga Leader your exploration has only just started and it opens the world of Laughter Yoga to you, and also becoming a Laughter Yoga Teacher.
To hear more about our training programmes, options and requirements, please contact via email info@unitedmind.co.uk.
The Accredited Laughter Yoga Training
More information about the different programmes is available on
- Laughter Yoga Leader – from £225 per person
- Laughter Yoga Teacher – from £900 per person including accommodation
- Laughter Yoga Coach – from £995 per person including accommodation
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
- 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training
- 1-day Laughter Yoga Coach Training
- Laughter Therapist Training
With accreditation we are taking Laughter Yoga seriously and we are bringing the standards to another level of nationwide approval within the education system.
This is 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, St. Albans, Online, Preston, Durham
- 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
- Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
- Accredited Laughter Therapist Training
- Stanmore
- Accredited Laughter Coach and Certified Gibberish Coach Training
- Online
- Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
NEW Self Study
Brand new and available to book. 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 £195.
It is exciting to launch a new way of learning 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:
- 04-05 March 2023 Laughter Yoga Leader London £225
- 04-05 May 2023 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston £225 – ONLY 2023 OPPORTUNITY
- 17-18 June 2023 Laughter Yoga Leader London £225
- 16-17 September 2023 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans £225 – ONLY 2023 OPPORTUNITY
- More dates in 2023 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:
- Wednesdays 08, 15, 22, 29 March 2023 at 7pm-9:30pm £195
- More dates in 2022 are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/training/4-week-online-laughter-leader-training/
Accredited Laughter Yoga Teacher
The 5-day 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:
- 10-14 July 2023 in Hemel Hempstead residential £900 – FEW PLACES LEFT
- 23-27 October 2023 in Hemel Hempstead residential £900
- More dates on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-teacher/
Fees for residential training are including accommodation from Monday to Friday.
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/):
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/)
- 15-16 April 2023 Hemel Hempstead £550 early bird – ONE PLACE LEFT
- 13-14 April 2024 Hemel Hempstead £550 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.
