Welcome to March 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 March News we share the following…
- Bricks and Laughs from Yours Truly
- Online, Hybrid, in Person Laughter Yoga Training
- A Neurodiverse Future
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – thank you for the laughs
- Laughter Club (St Albans) and Telephone Laughter Dates and News
- Training Dates and News – are you delaying your laughter booking?
Important training and laughter club dates are listed at the end
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Bricks and Laughs from Yours Truly
No. I have not replaced Laughter Yoga with brick laying.
However, I have started a LEGO-based therapy training journey to develop my own skills and help others find more acceptance of the playful learning aspect of work, life and living.
Finding creativity, joy, and building communities through building ideas with bricks of plastic is an awesome way of discovery.
Playful learning not only exists amongst children, it is a necessity in adult life when we are searching for purpose, identity, continuous motivation, inspiration and the sense of self and belonging.
As I embarked on becoming a LEGO Brick Layer I found a new layer of enjoyment in the process of assembling the little brick, I also found that my fingers are larger than they must have been when I first encountered LEGO…
If we can find peace and calm in play instead of stress and tension when plans go adrift, when things do not go our way, then we can more easily spot triggers.
In play there should not be stress as we let go of competing within the team and work together to find the solution required.
This is how workplaces function the best.
When people enjoy what they do productivity increases and fewer people will look for work elsewhere.
There will be a higher degree of good communication and team bonding where there is engagement and enjoyment.
These are not new thoughts, but they keep resurfacing in my mind whenever I laugh, whenever I play, whenever I meet dogs, whenever I spend time with people I enjoy being around, and now when I lay those colourful bricks in specific or non-specific patterns.
Laughter is at the tip of our tongue, and LEGO bricks are at the tip of our fingers.
Best thing is, you do not have to be an expert for laughter or LEGO, but when you want an expert to kick-start your plan, then I am ready to share the joy of working it out together with a smile on our faces.
I have found in the practice of Laughter Yoga and ‘brick laying’ that it really does not matter how well we can do anything, however, our cognitive functioning, our emotional connection, our ability to share, and many more benefits arrive from play and laughter.
It really is n easy choice and there is no ‘I told you so’ waiting to be said, it simply is authentically bonding us without right or wrong.
Wishing you lots of joy and Spring vibes as we move into March 2025!
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
Online, Hybrid, In Person Laughter Yoga Training
The Laughter Yoga Training is popular both online and in person.
Since 2010 I have been running the entry level Laughter Yoga Leader course online and it has evolved into a great way of learning the basic skills to set you up as a facilitator of Laughter Clubs and other laughter sessions.
The next leader training runs in March on 7, 14, 21, 28 March from 12:00-14:30 and at the end you will receive your certificate and lots of supportive information.
Online Laughter Yoga Leader Training can be booked via www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughter-leader-training-online/ or in person the course is available via www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogaleader/. There are many dates listed both online and in person.
Many people start with online training because the urgency to start sharing laughter is there and waiting for in-person training may take several months before dates and places become available to suit the requirement.
Included with your online training with me you have the option, as and when suitable for you, to join a course in person so you also get the personal experience which is different to your online experience.
And coming in person is not a requirement, the online training teaches you the full course.
If you are already a Laughter Yoga Leader, you may now be ready for the next level of becoming a Laughter Yoga Teacher.
Where there is urgency for change and transformation there is a will to make it happen…
Not everyone can take 5 days out of their diary to venture onto a 5-day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training course so we try to make it possible and we often find solutions that are suitable for everyone involved.
This means there is a Laughter Yoga Teacher Training course running on Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 March + 6 April from 9:30-12:00, and then finish on 12-13 April from 8:00-18:00.
The Laughter Yoga Teacher Training course can be booked via www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogateacher/. Or other dates.
The Laughter Yoga Teacher Training is an awesome course, teaching you many additional skills to combine with your Laughter Yoga Leader skills including becoming a teacher or Laughter Yoga so you can start building your own network of laughter professionals.
The beauty of the hybrid model is that the theory can be completed online and when we meet in person we can focus on what we do with groups in person.
Online we will cover
- Recap of Laughter Yoga Leader Training
- Laughter yoga for seniors
- Laughter Yoga for School children
- Laughter Yoga in Business
- Laughter Yoga in Hospitals and Health care
- Laughter Yoga for special need
- What are the different training programmes you can offer
- Teaching Laughter Yoga Leaders
- Promotion Marketing PR and presentation skills
- Inner Spirit of Laughter
In person we will cover
- Games
- Creating new exercises
- Talent Show
- Gibberish workshop
- Vision board
- Learning to facilitate Yoga Nidra
- Laughter Yoga Bollywood Dance
The hybrid training allows you to indulge in the material over the weeks prior to the in-person course. When we then meet we can focus on the deep dive into what makes you a great facilitator and trainer of Laughter Yoga and playfulness.
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
A Neurodiverse Future
As I was walking up to the school with my mum on my first day of school a boy came bouncing in front of us saying his mum was not there.
He was really super-active and I thought a bit strange which scared me a bit.
Søren only stayed in our class for a few days as I recall, mind you it is a long time ago.
Looking back he have have been different in many ways, but as I do not know what happened after those few days I have no way of saying.
However, back then no one really knew anything about neurodiversity and neurodivergence as we were all just kids playing and trying to stay focused in class, and perhaps he was just excited to be there with us all, who am I to judge now and then, I was 6 and now I am old and reflecting, only.
Neurodiverisity, though.
As I was comtemplating the task of brick building something without shape but simply using random bricks, I remember I always thought it was nice with a certain level of order to my LEGO when I was a child building houses and stuff.
Now I found myself thinking how amazing it is to be able to shape something from all sorts of colours and shapes, all ending up in a fully funtioning pattern.
We place our blue prints in front, knowing our goal, but the finished design is affected by the wealth of knowledge, wisdom, diverity, neurodiverse minds, bodies, and ideas we put together in the process of reaching that end-product.
Without neurodivergent individuals in life and at work, everything would lack its charm of the different minds working in mysterious ways to come together as a whole and complete set.
We all have a place in this world and our roles in society, in our communities, are of importance to the holistic health and wellbeing of us all.
We are all glued up and without the one of us sticky gooey persons the wholesome unity will be defunct.
Embracing our differences at a time where groups are being cast out in some societies is our goal as we must stand together to ensure fulfilling our life purpose of unity, compassion, empathy, connection, kindness and survival.
For more information about all-inclusive workshops and training relating to tackling mental health and overall wellbeing in your team and wider organisation as well as personal wellness, please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
MS Society Online Laughter Club – thank you for the laughs!
The MS Society Laughter Club finished laughing on 28 February 2025 and we are grateful for the people who came one, twice or regularly.
Laughter Yoga has the potential of immense change both physically, mentally and emotionally when stress levels reduce through having a daily practice.
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.
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 2 March 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 6 April 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
Every time I think of the Laughter Yoga Training programmes I am filled with joy, hope, and love – and a few giggles as I remember those awesome moments of shared laughter.
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, or on your location request with minimum 4 people.
Once you are a Laughter Yoga Leader your (ad)venture with laughter has only just begun and possibilities 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.
Some of us become best friends for life whereas others pass through in a gentle, kind, and laughing way.
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:
- 01-02 March 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £275
- 17-18 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £275
- 14-15 June 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £275
- 13-14 September 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £275
- 23-24 October 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £275
- 14-15 February 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham 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:
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 March 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £275
- Tuesdays 01, 08, 15, 22 April 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £275
- Wednesdays 07, 14, 21, 28 May 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £275
- Mondays 02, 09, 16, 23 June 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £275
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:
- Sundays March+April and 12-13 April 2025 HYBRID online and in Hemel Hempstead from £675
- Sundays July+August and 24-25 August 2025 HYBRID online and in Hemel Hempstead from £675
- 22-25 August 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £675
- 15-18 January 2026 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/)
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.
