Welcome to October 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 October News we share the following…
- Flip Your Mindset from Yours Truly
- Laughter Yoga Training – AGAIN
- Laugh it Off! Workshop January 2026
- Laughter Therapist Training April 2026
- Laughter Yoga Wales – one laugh at a time
- Laughter Club (St Albans) and Telephone Laughter Dates and News
- Training Dates and News – just do it!
Important training and laughter club dates are listed at the end
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Flip Your Mindset from Yours Truly
Why do we stop ourselves? And how can we move beyond?
You are the only one who can answer those questions for you, I can only share my own perspective…
About 28 years ago I was shown an opportunity for stepping into something quite extraordinary, and my worry was the cost of the programme.
I had a chat about this with a coach who said to me that the stops we often pull up when we are faced with possibilities that can potentially transform our lives are not real but it’s frightening to have the chance of transforming parts of our lives that may not agree with us.
When we make the excuses they become real and start growing until we are overcome with fear and worry which prevents us from moving forward, sometimes moving forward with our own dreams.
It feels real and yet it is just an excuse to avoid taking charge and taking full responsibility, no one likes being held accountable in case we feel we ‘fail’.
What if you are the most important person? What if you made yourself the star of your life? What if your life depended on your decision?
I overcame worry and circumstances – and it changed my life completely.
Something wonderful and amazing happens when you make the decision to move beyond the stops that may even be stopping you in other areas of your life.
If you continue to do average things you will get average results, but if you truly want to change you have to commit to be disciplined and adopt a growth mindset.
The saying “if you do why you’ve always done you are gonna get what you always got” rings true.
The choice is yours.
If you want to be above average you have to do above average things, not what the ‘average person’ does.
We all do it, make circumstance at fault for not stepping out and taking risks at times, something gets in the way.
Sometimes life gets in the way, yet, what if you allowed yourself to be the number one priority for your health and happiness instead of letting reasons prevent you from stepping into your own power.
Yes, it is daunting when you make decisions that challenge you but if you don’t do it, no one will do it for you…
Learning Laughter Yoga is not a ‘magic pill’ yet in many ways it is – when you practice every day your life will change and opportunity will show up for you, sometimes when you least expect it.
However, the decisions and choices you make can slow down progressing into joyful, stressless living, and I invite you to step into the space of the possibility you saw when you first asked me about Laughter Yoga or when you asked me about next step, or when you enquired about a workshop for yourself of your team.
In just a few days we are entering into the final quarter of 2025 and you have the choice, not anyone else, you.
Imagine moving into 2026 in just three months’ time with joy and vision for helping others reduce stress, worry, improve mental, physical, emotional health, make connections that matter, and see transformation in their lives.
All of that is yours, too.
This is an invitation to flip your mindset and listen to yourself instead of others and instead of choosing ‘circumstances’ as a reason not to go ahead.
Laughter Yoga is for everyone and there is nothing religious, dubious, political, racial or suspicious about the practice, it is all-inclusive and it is right there waiting to burst out as a real and soothing expression of joy, love and bonding.
And if you’ve already trained with me I salute you and you have been welcomed into a wide open world of laughter and opportunity to laugh.
I am with you on this fantastic journey to unending joy, health and happiness through living an empowered life with Laughter Yoga.
Let’s change the world together one laugh at a time!
With 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
Laughter Yoga Training AGAIN
I mention this again because it is super-important!
When you laugh you become the best version of yourself.
There is no judgment, no negative feelings, no worries present when laughing because your mind simply cannot hold the space for all those thoughts.
You become limitless and fearless in that moment.
The benefits are real and Laughter Yoga is easy as it can be accessed and practiced without any tools, remedies, equitment, it only requires you and your willingness.
- Improves physical health and mental wellbeing
- Reduces rate of absenteeism and burnout
- Improves collaboration and communication
- Creates a more productive mindset
- A fun and engaging method to reduce stress
- Increases motivation and focus
- Boosts employee engagement and creativity
- Improves quality of life and keeps the mind positive
Those are just some of the benefits you may feel for yourself as well as experience within your team at work
In training you learn facilitation, and you have the chance of boosting your confidence as you deliver your first presentation.
You are welcome to return and refresh your skills at half the cost…
For more information about the Laughter Workshop and Laughter Training programmes please contact me on email, lotte@unitedmind.co.uk. I am also happy to discuss your special group-workshop and training, special deals, payment plans and more options – and if you are ready now, you can book in the shop on the links below.
The different training courses you may be interested in exploring are listed below…
Laughter Yoga Leader
Entry level training to teach you the ins and outs of Laughter Yoga, and prepare you as a Facilitator or simply to bring laughter to your own life.
- 23-24 October 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 06-07 December 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 14-15 February 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £225
- 17-18 January 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £225
- 07-08 March 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 07-08 May 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 16-17 May 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £225
- 13-14 June 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- More dates are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-leader/
- Or we can organise training at your venue with your group
Your next step could be to learn additional skills in relation to breathing and relaxing, perhaps even start building your own network of Laughter Yoga Leaders through being the teacher you become.
Laughter Yoga Teacher
- Sundays 19, 26 October-2, 9, 16, 23 November 2025 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- Fridays 23, 30 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 2026 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- 01-04 May 2026 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- 28-31 August 2026 in Stanmore / North London non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- More dates on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-teacher/
Another reason to complete your Laughter Yoga Teacher Training could be that you wish to facilitate couple or one-on-one Laughter Coaching, and this is available as a 1-day add-one training online. You are required to be a Laughter Yoga Teacher to add the coach training.
Laughter Yoga Coach
Laughter Yoga is a life-long commitment to yourself, your health, and living your life expontially more enthusiastically and with true zest.
If you are still in doubt please get in touch on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Since 2007 I have been running Laughter Yoga Leader course in person around the country, and since 2010 I have run the course online. In 2010 I also discovered the Laughter Yoga One-On-One Coach programme and I loved it so much so I started teaching it to Laughter Yoga professionals. It was in 2012 I started teaching Laughter Yoga Teachers and expanding the width and breadth of what is possible with Laughter Yoga near and far. Over 2,000 individuals have trained with me since the first start of my teaching journey and I share my experince as facilitator from the beginning of my Laughter Yoga journey in 2002.
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
Laugh it Off! Workshop January 2026
On Sunday 4th January 2026 the Laugh it Off! Workshop is relaunching.
What better way to start a new year than with re-inventing routine.
The workshop is an opportunity to move into the new year with great habits, and tools to help you be persistent when New Year Resolutions often fail.
I first designed this workshop in 2005 and it has been resting ever since.
Now it is ready with a new look at feel where we will explore laughter, easy exercise, and food.
You are invited to bring your favourite ingredients so we can cook up something that refreshes our body, mind, and spririt at lunch time.
Just as your mind and emotions are unique so are your body’s likes and dislikes.
We will laugh lots, discover the exercises that kick in our commitment, mix our favourite foods, and share what could keep us on track.
To follow through we will stay connected on WhatsApp, email or whatever method takes our fancy to keep us motivated, strong, and transformation-oriented.
Are you up for it?
PS this is not a strenuous fitness programme at all, it is for everyone regardless of fitness level, just keep in mind there are 35 steps up to the workplace space.
To book the workshop which runs on please go to https://www.unitedmind.co.uk/product/laugh-it-off/, £50 per person.
If you want to know more about the Inner Spirit of Laughter, other Laughter Yoga workshops, and training please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Therapist Training April 2026
The Laughter Therapist Training runs once a year in Stanmore / North London with limited spaces, and next time is on 11th-12th April 2026.
Becoming a Laughter Therapist requires in-person training where you experience the activities you will be taking your clients through.
Other requirements are that you have a background as a practicing therapist, whether it is psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, holistic therapist or counsellor, and most importantlly you have a willingness to go through the programme yourself.
To qualify you will complete two case studies over a period of 6-12 months, and your work will be completed in a dissertation of minimum 10,00 words.
This is an accredited programme for professionals.
Mel and I have been running the programme together since shortly after I launched it in 2016, and it is an outstanding opportunity to work differently with laughter, tears, trauma release, and reconnection with joy.
To book the training please go to https://www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughtertherapist/ at £595 per person early bird.
If you want to know more about the Laughter Therapist Training, other Laughter Yoga programmes and training please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Laughter Yoga Wales – on laugh at a time
Thriving Communities CIC are thrilled and excited that their founding director, Mel Jones, is now a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher, officially recognised by Laughter Yoga International!
Mel says:
“After months of half-day online sessions and two in-person days in London this weekend, I am finally a Laughter Yoga Teacher! I have BIG plans to spread the ripples of Laughter Yoga near and far and am starting a monthly Laughter Yoga Club – so if you want to see what it’s about, watch this space! Do YOU have a passion you can develop and learn more about? Accomplishment is part of the PERMAH model and great for your wellbeing, so why not give it some thought?”
— Mel Jones
Mel’s achievement adds even more energy and credibility to the wellness programmes, community workshops, and outdoor retreats from Thriving Communities CIC, and Laughter Yoga has become a signature element because it works!
Thriving Communities and Laughter Yoga Wales have created a new initiative and laid the foundation for celebrating 15th May as The National Day of Joy, we are all looking forward to welcoming the support of the Welsh Government for this auspicious day.
For more information please get in touch with Mel on email melaney@sky.com or contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk to discuss how you can bring laughter to your life, community and workplace.
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 4 October 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 1 November 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 14 December 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 2024/2025 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
Laughter Yoga Training is for everyone, whether you work in a large corporation or you are your own master running your business, the practice can assist you in your motivation and enjoyment within your workplace and at home.
You inspire others to be their best self and create deeper, more meaningful connections when you live your life from peace and gratitude, which is what a practice of Laughter Yoga can bring to you.
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 £225 per person
- Laughter Yoga Teacher – from £625 per person in person, from £475 per person online
- 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 recognised 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 £225 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:
- 23-24 October 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 06-07 December 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 14-15 February 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £225
- 17-18 January 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £225
- 07-08 March 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 07-08 May 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 16-17 May 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £225
- 13-14 June 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:
- Tuesdays 07, 14, 21, 28 October 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 04, 11, 18, 25 November 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 02, 09, 16, 23 December 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
More online training dates in 2025 and 2026 are listed on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughter-leader-training-online/
Accredited Laughter Yoga Teacher
The 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 19, 26 October-2, 9, 16, 23 November 2025 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- Fridays 23, 30 January 6, 13, 20, 27 February 2026 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- 01-04 May 2026 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- 28-31 August 2026 in Stanmore / North London non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- 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, workplace workshops, and keynote talks, please contact us via info@unitedmind.co.uk, phone 0800 1214 714, or mobile/WhatsApp +447736341717.