Welcome to September 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 September News we share the following…
- I killed my friend from Yours Truly
- The Best Medicine, Social Glue, and Instant Facelift
- Have you laughed with Dave?
- Laughter Yoga – laughter for life
- DEI – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
- Laughter Therapy and case studies
- Reunion Recap and Rebook
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – please join us
- Laughter Club 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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I killed my friend from Yours Truly
Sadly, my frindly houseplant over the past 6 years died. I killed it.
This is not said with a sense of achivement like ‘yes! it finally succumbed to lack of light/water/attention’.
No, on the contrary, I brought it home from a visit in the south at my friend Julie’s home, she had grown her own one so big it had created many off-springs, and I received one with gratitude, my first plant in my new home (back then).
For the next six years it proudly stood on a small plate while I contemplated getting a pot for it.
Finally last month I went and got one, a really nice one, but it did not take long before my beautiful plant withered and died, it was no longer thriving with the roots being able to receive air and nurture through the openness without the pottery that was now holding it captive.
I killed my friend, I say, and you may think a plant is not a friend, and you may be right.
However, friends are the ones you speak with and they listen, much life a houseplant. They can be full of life or they can be less vibrant, just like people.
Plants are like people, they like to be free and untamed – even if they are in a confinements there is a limit to the excess of entrapment they can accept and survive.
‘Eat your dinner and clear your plate’ teaches us lack and to conform which we carry as a child into becoming an adult.
We wither a wee bit everytime we are told off and shamed until the moment when we feel hope and joy has run out.
Laughter sets us all free, friendship sets us all free, love sets us free and guides us through challenges.
Kindness makes our light brighter.
My plant had many good years, and I thought it would be great to treat it to a nice surrounding, but I did not notice it was not feeling it.
People may not tell they are not thriving, it is up to us to check in because otherwise they may end up checking out.
We all have mental health and it goes up and down, we are there for each other to make sure it does not stay down and worsen.
Laughter Yoga helps our human interaction and challenges us to rise up and above what punches us down on a daily basis.
And THEN we speak with each other and get it out of our system in order to move forward with a healthy outlook.
Poor little plant, not a human being but a beautiful home-companion who is no longer.
Treasure those you love in your life, those you love having in your life, and those you care enough about to notice – and then check in.
No micronamaging just caring, no suffocating just wild and untamed life.
Peace.
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
The best medicine, social glue, and instant facelift
The Laughter Yoga Teacher Training went way beyond the scope of the training when 5 people met to share laughter – and toxic-looking strawberry aloe vera juice.
Nothing can prepare you for meeting like-minded souls and laughing it out as if you have been friends since kindergarden.
But what you can prepare for is a future that is full of excitement, friendship, shared laughter, creativitiy and business booms.
Our lives change because our mental and physical health is impacted by the transformation of your wholeness and state of wellbeing, the wholesome friendships we shape in the moments of laughter, and the lifted jawlines and eye wrinkles.
Make sure you book a course so you, too, can enjoy the awesome benefits of sharing laughter – finding laughter for yourself and involving others in your laughter life.
There are comments from people (individuals and teams, corporations and charities) who have had an experience of Laughter Yoga on TrustPilot and Google Reviews.
For more information about training and workshops please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Have you laughed with Dave?
Out of the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training grew a character we now know as Dave.
Dave had lived the past many years in Dorset sharing laughter with Pat & Friends.
When he arrived in Hemel Hempstead he was immediately up to no good and certainly up to something with laughter…
Now he has become a full realised floofball with his own Instagram account and we all hope you will follow his adventures and share to his journey can be enjoyed around the world.
Have you laughed with Dave? on Instagram,
https://www.instagram.com/haveyoulaughedwithdave.
Laughter Yoga – laughter for life
Training as a Laughter Yoga Leader is more than just deciding to facilitate in laughter clubs and workshops.
Learning Laughter Yoga sets you up for life with skills that help you build resilience and resourcefulness in a world that is ever-changing and delivering stress on your doorstep.
There is magic connected with joint laughter that we sometimes struggle to find by ourselves and this is where Laughter Yoga has a very special potential for helping you laugh alone withont the need to find funny in your day.
For me and many others the Laughter Yoga Leader Training started in St Albans when I ran my first 2-day course and continued to expand the reach of this life-changing skills-for-life training.
Over the years I have seen people take laughter to their communities, workplaces, families, friends, and abroad, sharing laughter beautifully while letting go of all self-doubt, inhibitions and other people’s opinions.
Laughter Yoga truly has the portential of setting you free in a world where everyone judges self and others.
This is not the same as disrespecting others, it is simply a way to respect ourselves while respecting everyone and everything in the world as you develop your understanding of own barriers, their impact, and your choice to let the past be the past, the present be here, and the future be an adventure still to unfold at your feet and heart.
I teach in St Albans in September, Durham in February, and Preston in May. Throughout the rest of the year I teach in London/Stanmore together with Mel.
You may think you laugh lots and enough – but do you?
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 please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
DEI – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Sharing Laughter Yoga at the UnderOne Festival in Northampton was a real privilege.
Just a few images from the event.
Laughter Therapy and Case Studies
You cannot commplete your Laughter Therapist Training over the 2-day weekend course.
There is a whole range of activities you undertake when you decide to complete the training, it is not only the days in the training room, you must also complete all activities for yourself in order to understand and experience the programme your clients will be on.
Following your own completion you have 2 case studies ahead of you, 1 x one-on-one, 1 x group-on-one (2-4 people), and completing your dissertation of minimum 10,000 words which can be a combination of writing and video taking your learning requirements into accounts.
The completion of the programme can take 6-12 months.
The Laughter Therapist Training is super-experiential and requires you to have a background as a practicing therapist, consellor, or holistic therapist.
NB The Laughter Therapist Students are always looking for case studies so if you are interested please get in touch for more information on info@unitedmind.co.uk.
For more information about becoming a Laughter Therapist please visit www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-therapist where you can also book your place.
Reunion Refresh Rebook
The Laughter Yoga Teacher Reunions are events that will always be remembered with smiles and love.
I cannot wait to reunite in 2026 when we hope to return to Chesham with more joy and ideas.
Remember, we only meet every 2 years and it is a real treat for us all to relax and refresh, reconnect and rejoice.
Please make sure you book your place for 10-12 July 2026 on https://www.unitedmind.co.uk/product/laughter-yoga-teacher-reunion/ so we can get the rooms we need at the DeVere Latimer Estate in Buckinghamshire when we return on 10-12 July 2026.
MS Society Online Laughter Club
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 1 September 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 6 October 2024 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
Honestly.
When I think about the people who have come to train over the years it makes my heart melts.
Recently Pat who trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader 14 years ago came back to develop her skills and gain more confidence on the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training.
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 to 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 £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 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 £225.
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:
- 14-15 September 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £225 – ONLY OPPORTUNITY
- 12-13 October 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader Stanmore/London from £225
- 07-08 December 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader Stanmore/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
- 01-02 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225 – ONLY OPPORTUNITY
- 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:
- Mondays 02, 09, 16, 23 September 2024 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Fridays 04, 11, 18, 25 October 2024 at 12:00-14:30 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 2024 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £595
- HYBRID Sundays in May-June + 07-08 June 2025 in Hemel Hempstead from £595
- 07-11 July 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential from £595 + 3 x Online Sessions
- 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/)
- 26-27 October 2024 Hemel Hempstead from £550 early bird
- 12-13 April 2025 Dorchester, Dorset 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.
