Welcome to March 2024
…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…
- Something in the Air from Yours Truly
- Mrs MacLaughter Mini Retreat in Cambuslang with a LOTTIE discount
- MS Society West Central London Online Laughter Club
- Laughter Yoga Conference in Antalya, Turkey
- Book your Laughter Yoga Teacher Reunion at the De Vere Latimer Estate
- Laughter Club and Telephone Laughter Dates and News
- Laughter Yoga Training Dates and News – BOOK POPULAR COURSES NOW
- Important training and laughter club dates and info are listed at the end
You can continue to enjoy reading our news on our secure site on UnitedMind.co.uk and follow us on Social Media!
Please also make sure you look out for March News where the following are just a few of the topics…
- Being a Laughter Coach, experiences from a few Accredited Laughter Coaches
- The Corporate Laughter Boom and our joint focus
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Something in the Air from Yours Truly
Spring is in the air and laughter is on the air…
The year seems to run as if chased by seriousness, already we are hitting the lighter days of spring and there has been many laughs shared so far.
A few losses have also shown up and created a rough balance of laughter and tears – a healthy way of releasing to avoid emotions getting stuck and turning into poor physical, mental, and emotional health.
But then there was birthday laughter, laughter club, even a forgotten laughter club (apologies!), there were teams who burst their buttons with laughter, released their stress and formed new bonds, there were laughter students in Durham, Online and in London, and there was more and is more laughter to come.
And in addition there was a BBC visit and some ‘still secret’ filming going on in the early days of 2024, still to be revealed.
I am truly excited and extatic to be invited to share laughter and joy, connectedness and catharsis on so many occasions and they keep flowing into my diary. Thank you.
On the other side of laughter is a more serious aspect of work – teaching Mental Health First Aid.
Although it may sound a different avenue, everthing connects beautifully in conversation.
I guess it keeps me grounded and well rooted in a more serious reality when in fact I believe in a lighter way although sometimes that lighter way is not easily accessible so there is a real need for being able to cope with our own and other people’s mental health.
The journey to teaching Mental Health First Aid has been a long one and I am happy to now be a fully-fledged assessor and trainer with the aim to save lives, whether through physical, mental or laughter first aid.
My passion for sharing health of the mind, body and spirit embraces the multitude of means to improve, to change, to transform our experience of reality, our truth.
Within this space where we change and then change again there is laughter and there is friendship, connection with self and others, and health-felt compassion.
Mel and I deliver some pretty awesome courses in London which go way beyond Laughter Yoga yet still within the remit of Laughter Yoga and our aim to spread a fantastic strategy for life.
The most recent weekend was spent in much laughter, a LOT of talking (that would be the students) and teaching, more laughter, and plenty of talking nonsense – that would be the students as well as Mel and myself.
Join the laughter-rave! Check dates at the far end…
When we share laughter we unravel the mysteries of life and living in extraordinary presence.
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
Mrs MacLaughter Mini Retreat in Scotland
It takes a brave heart to venture up the high road of Scotland but Mrs MacLaughter, or Katy-Anne as I know her, will take you there to never go down the low road again – and laughter is guaranteed.
Katy-Anne is a true laughter soul full of joy, fun and caring for you and your Scottish spirit.
You are in safe hands and you even get a nice little discount simply because Katy-Anne and I have laughed together – and continue the laughter…
Here is what she says about the event,
Ready to Experience Joyful Wellness? I’ve Got Something Special for You!
I’m thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for you to receive a £10 discount at the time of booking using the code LOTTIE.
Looking to share Laughter, come to my Mrs MacLaughter Mini Retreat.
The event explores your emotions for wellbeing freedom and includes Breathwork, Laughter Yoga class and meditation.
What to expect?
- Breathing Bliss: Rejuvenate your senses with guided breathing routines.
- Laughter Unleashed: Experience laughter yoga with a touch of Scottish charm.
- History Unveiled: Discover the roots of laughter yoga and its global recognition.
- Release Tensions & Combat Worries: Uncover and dissolve tension and worries, empowering you to embrace a state of emotional Freedom!
- Health Benefits: Explore the proven benefits, from stress reduction to improved cardiovascular health.
- Soulful Serenity: Immerse yourself in regenerative meditation for deep relaxation.
Please contact Katy-Anne, the Mrs MacLaughter, on email mrsmaclaughter@gmail.com for more information and to book.
MS Society West London Online Laughter Club
Last year I joined a confeence held by MS Society West London where I shared Laughter Yoga
Sharing laughter was received so well so the new MS Society West London Online Laughter Club is now scheduled for weekly laugh until end of 2025.
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 for the next almost two years and if we get it rigth we may even continue on after December 2025.
For more information about laughter clubs, training and workshops please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Yoga Conference in Antalya, Turkey
Eser Mutlu is Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in Turkey and we met in Switzerland in October 2011 and have stayed friends since then.
When she asked me if I would join her at the Laughter Yoga Conference in Antalya in Turkey I absolutely said yes, and now it is almost here.
The conference is held over the weekend of 26-28 April and it has numerous Laughter Yoga experts who will be sharing their wisdom.
You will meet Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Eser Mutlu, Sherry Laughter Yoga, Joe Hoare, Keyem Thomas, Carla Brown, Hkima Karima, Eli, and many more outstanding professionals who have spent years spreading laughter for the benefits.
I look forward to be sharing a short talk on the topic of Mental Health, MS and Laughter Yoga.
To join the conference or to hear more about it please contact Eser on email, kahkahaterapisti@gmail.com.
Laughter Yoga Teacher Reunion 2024
We are back together!
On 12-14 July 2024 we are reuniting again as we did in 2019 and 2022, Laughter Yoga Teachers from near and far!
This year our venue is the De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1UG.
It was fun and envigorating to spend 2 days with people who from the outside may seem like the have arrived from a different planet, but we all know our tribe when we come together, and Laughter Yoga Professors are a one of a kind group of people.
Whether you teach or simply relax and enjoy having trained as Laughter Yoga Teacher is irrelevant for your participation.
This is our get-together where we reignite our laughter and passion for sharing the goodness it creates.
There will be chats, serious talks, laughs, games, food, sleep, no-sleep-perhaps, more fun, and lasting connections made.
Please do book your place on https://www.unitedmind.co.uk/product/laughter-yoga-teacher-reunion/ to ensure there is a room for you, they run out way to soon as there is a limited number of them.
I would love to share the weekend in July with you!
For more information about training and workshops please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Club and Telephone Laughter Dates and News
We are always up to something with laughter and sharing the benefits, and we hope that you enjoy these monthly Laughter Yoga workouts, please keep coming along and bring your tribe.
The Laughter Club in St Albans is still 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 10 March 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time – PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
- Sunday 7 April 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 5 May 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time WORLD LAUGHTER DAY
- 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, mobile/WhatsApp 07736 341 717.
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
There are opportunities to become a Laughter Yoga Leader in London, Preston and St Albans in 2024, returning to Durham in February 2025.
The 2-day courses are super popular and this year a few dates have had to close for registration – we recommend booking soon!
If you wish to become a Laughter Yoga Teacher or Laughter Therapists these advanced training courses take place in London and on your location request with minimum 4 people.
Now is the best time to book your spot on one of the 2024 courses – soon 2025 dates will become available, too.
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.
And you make friends with kind and friendly people.
To learn 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 £595 per person
- Laughter Yoga Coach – from £895 per person (including Leader and Teacher 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
- 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training or Hybrid 7 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 another 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- London, or Your venue, your group – minimum 4 people
- Accredited Laughter Therapist Training
- London
- 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 £225.
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:
- 02-03 May 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225 – ONLY OPPORTUNITY
- 15-17 June 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 14-15 September 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £225 – ONLY OPPORTUNITY
- 12-13 October 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 07-08 December 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 15-16 February 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £225 – ONLY OPPORTUNITY
- 01-02 March 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 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:
- Saturdays 09, 16, 23, 30 March 2024 at 09:00-11:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 02, 09, 16, 23 April 2024 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:
- 08-12 July 2024 in London non-residential from £595
- HYBRID Online Sundays in Aug-Sep + 28-29 September 2024 in London from £595
- 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/):
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/)
- 13-14 April 2024 Covent Garden, London from £550 early bird – 1 place left
- 12-13 April 2025 Covent Garden, London from £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.
