Welcome to October 2020

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In October News we share the following…

October Thought from Yours Truly
World Mental Health Day with Be More You
ISMA Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit
September Impromptu Conversations – final ones for now
Introduction to Laughter Therapy
The Laughter Club International UK) in St Albans on Zoom
Remember For You on YouTube
Laughter Yoga Training Online and dates
Secure your Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapist training

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Please also feel free to follow the scribbles about laugh life and life in general as well as a few moments of change on The Laughter Blog.

A few videos and places to listen and look…

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October Thought from Yours Truly

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Our planet and all of us are going through some dramatic changes.

Sometimes it is reflected in the way we communicate and interact, yet other times there is an underlying mismatch of energies that we can’t quite put our finger to what exactly it is.

However, we have in recent months found ways to move beyond obstacles and walk together to create a future om harmony, removing the hurdles and going the extra mile jointly.

Through my work I always hope to inspire and motivate people in whichever way is useful without mixing outside factors into the equation.

Walking my talk with pride and great love is what I do and who I am, and sometimes I feel uncertain and insecure about the steps – and that is where the great ‘we’ brings light to the confusion.

This is our time to explore.

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But always remember I am pure in my Laughter Yoga essence and that is the teaching I share!

Laughter Yoga is a fully expressive, balancing method for all levels of our health – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

For many years I have kept the spiritual side or life and living out of my work with laughter, and it is still very separate from laughter therapy and Laughter Yoga, even though both practices are very spiritual at their core when we embrace the methods fully.

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With all the 2020 upheaval it is even more important to raise the energy and vibration jointly and it is my hope that together we will embrace our energetical connectedness and the laughter we have within us.

There are new programmes in the making and I am looking forward into the coming months and rather soon into 2021.

I am excited to also as always share the purest form of Laughter Yoga Leader Training, workshops, corporate events, and taking steps towards the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training.

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Reminding you that there are many routes to laughter and many online events with lots of room for your special requirements.

Just remember back to the amazing events in September, such as The International Online Laughter Yoga Congress

We had MOMM, Moments of Mass Mindfulness, and the Caravan of Unity where we laughed on 13 September and celebrated International Day of Peace on 21 September with a beatiful global meditation.

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There is so much more laughter to come and plenty to share!

As always, I am Your Everyday Laughter Queen – and nothing is quite as serious as it may seem, only a wholehearted pursuit of fully grounded joy and extraordinary living.

Wishing you warmth within your heart and wool covering your body!

Love, Laughter and Peace

Laughter Yoga Master Trainer Lotte Mikkelsen
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World Mental Health Day with Be More You and lululemon

Sha Hussain, Founder of The Wellness Movement and Be More You, has organised this supercharged event for raising awareness regarding mental health and wellbeing, in partnership with lululemon.

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To read about Running Enthusiast, Sha Hussain, The Wellness Movement and Be more You please visit www.thewellnessmovement.co.uk/new-page-2.

And to find out more about lululemon who is partnering with Be More You on this event please visit them on www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/home.

For information about our workshops, programmes and training, and to work with us please get in touch via email info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 12 14 714 or 07736 341 717.

ISMA Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit

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Everyone knows about stress, but does everyone know how to tackle it? At home and at work?

It is a great honour to be invited to run a short Laughter yoga session at the ISMA conference in November.

To find out more about ISMA and the Online Global Stress and Wellbeing Summit please visit them on isma.org.uk/isma-online-global-stress-and-wellbeing-summit.

For information about our workshops, programmes and training, and to work with us please get in touch via email info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 12 14 714 or 07736 341 717.

October Impromptu Conversations – the final giants for now

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The Impromptu Conversations in July, August and September have received wonderful comments and feedback.

The idea behind the Impromptu Conversations was to bring Laughter Yoga giants forward and have discussions that would encourage expansion of the mind, heart and practice itself.

I believe we have accomplished this so far.

You can watch the series on YouTube Impromptu Conversation, this is the whole collection of 1-hour conversations with Laughter Yoga Experts from around the world.

In October I will be having some awesome conversations with Anu, Egbert and Barbara. Please read about them below.

Sunday 4 October at 3pm Anu Saari-Gomez, Finland
Wednesday 14 October at 10am Egbert Griebeling, Germany TBC
Sunday 18 October at 3pm Barbara Grapstein, USA
TBC October Philip Permutt

Please join us on the dates and UK times above on www.facebook.com/unitedmind.through.laughter where the Impromptu Conversations will be live streamed. They will also be posted on YouTube.

Anu Saari-Gomez, Finland

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Anu brings laughter to all of Finland with her bubbly personality.

Without making myself and expert in the Finnish language I beliver taht Anu has shared laughter since 2005.

I am truly excited to speak with one of the Scandinavian Greats in this Impromptu Conversation where I will meet Anu and get to know more about her than what I know from our connection on Facebook.

For more information about Anu please visit her on nauravainen.fi.

Egbert Griebeling, Germany

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A top photographer in the Laughter Yoga community Egbert has immortalised some memorable events and moments over the years with his art.

The first time I met Egbert was at The 1st Global Laughter Yoga Conference in Frankfurt.

He is fun and serious and has the biggest heart beating for Laughter Yoga and joy.

In our Impromptu Conversation we will let the talk flow in whichever direction it may wish to go as that is the wonderful side of Laughter Yoga and Egbert when everything stays in the flow.

For more information about Egbert please visit him on www.lachyoga-sonne.de.

Barbara Grapstein, USA

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Barbara and I met in Heathrow Airport. A brief encounter but her work made a lasting impression on me.

I cannot wait to have an Impromptu Conversation with Barbara about her life and love of laughter, her vision with Healing Headbands and where she sees the world going.

Of other topics that comes into the equation when we Zoom to Facebook.

Join Lotte and Barbara in our Impromptu Conversation as we talk about her work, laughter and everything that moves.

For more information about Barbara please visit her on www.healingheadbands.com.

Philip Permutt, UK

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Philip is The Crystal Healer!

When I first moved to St Albans in 2001 the iSIS Crystals show quickly became my favourite go-to place for exploration. I trained in iSIS Crystals as Crystal Healer and Reiki Healer as well as explored other aspects of spiritualism.

This Impromptu Converesation is not about me, it is about Philip and his awesome work over many decades as well as his books, recording, and a great conversation about topics that still raises brows here and there, and makes some folk wonder if there is more to life, the universe and everything than simply the number 42.

Philip and I will round up and tie together the Impromptu Conversations with a conversation that connects our souls with laughter and crystals.

For more information about Philip please visit him on www.thecrystalhealer.co.uk.

Introduction to Laughter Therapy…

…with leading laughter experts, Lotte Mikkelsen and Melanie Bloch.

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The Laughter Therapist Training is an extensive Level 7 programme, and Melanie and Lotte are excited to introduce an workshop designed to give you an experiential flavour of the full course.

In this 3.5 hour workshop you will be taken through

a process of Laughter Therapy first introduced by Dr Annette Goodheart in the 1970s
a completion process to gain momentum in your life through release of stuck energy through laughter
an experience of the Mystic Rose Meditation by Osho

The workshops runs on Saturday 7 November from 1pm to 4:30pm UK time and costs £45 per person. There will be 2 x 15 minute breaks.

Book early if you are up for a transformational experience and want to make sure there is space available!

To book your place please visit the UnitedMind Online Shop.

The Laughter Club International (UK) on Zoom

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The Laughter Club in St Albans is sharing laughter on Zoom on 1st Sunday every month at 1pm-1:30pm!

Please register online on https://form.jotform.com/200864136631350.

We are serious about laughter and sharing the benefits, and we hope that you enjoy these weekly Laughter Yoga workouts.

Sunday 4 October 2020 at 1pm-1:30pm
Sunday 1 November 2020 at 1pm-1:30pm
Sunda 6 December 2020 at 1pm-1:30pm

A Laughter Club is just like a fitness session and we encourage you to pay as you can to www.paypal.me/unitedmind.

Laughter Club fees are typically £5-£10 or a donation that works for you.

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 07736 341 717.

The For You Channel on YouTube

The For You YouTube Channel offers lots of good ideas, tips, tricks and lessons, why not subscribe?

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnlaAIkTvjhIfX9Y4J05cJw

There are currently 4 x Laughter Yoga For You videos in the Health & Beauty section on as well as an interview with Our Tim Watson.

Interview with Our Tim and Lotte: https://youtu.be/SaBNSVxR8-4
A mood busting way to wellbeing: https://youtu.be/CubrhcR8osA
More mood busting ways: https://youtu.be/-Lc7T68MPbw
How to live life in a fun, exciting way: https://youtu.be/BmFEWQwlgIg

Please contact us on info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 0800 1214 714 for more information about special recordings and interviews.

Laughter Leader Training Online

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The Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training Online is as popular as ever and we have many dates scheduled throughout 2020.

Whether we learn and teach one on one or in a group the outcome is the same, a Laughter Yoga Leader qualification.

On the training you will learn face to face via webcam on Zoom over 4 sessions plus a follow up session which takes you through the full Laughter Yoga Leader programme covering the content of the 2-day in-person Laughter Yoga Leader Training.

Upon completion you will receive the UnitedMind training certificate. 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.

To receive the Laughter Yoga International certificate and be eligible for UK accreditation you will be required to complete Day-2 of the classroom training.

There are a few more requirements if you want the additional accreditation certificate.

FHT Accredited courses from UnitedMind Laughter Yoga 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 CPD!

Contact us on email info@unitedmind.co.uk or call 07736341717 for details of Laughter Yoga Training, other courses and other teachers.

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 07736 341 717.

Full details of all workshops and training programmes, and how to register, are listed on UnitedMind’s website.

Nimisha Radia

2022-08-30

What an awesome week we had at the Laughter Yoga Teacher training. One of the best weeks I've ever had with a bunch of incredible and like-minded people. Lotte, our trainer, was marvellous and knowledgeable and made our week epic.

Judith Walker

2022-07-19

Awesome training ??? loved it to bits ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Miss Bev

2022-07-13

Great training, brilliantly facilitated by the Lotte and Mel, they created a fun safe learning space, looking forward to the next one

Ellie Moore

2022-06-20

Lotte held a couple of session at MADE.com HQ for our lovely employees and it was super fun and got everyone laughing - really brilliant. Our team really relaxed into the sessions and helped release any built up tension or stresses from their day to day life. Everyone left feeling energised as well as with a deep calmness. Thank you for working with us and we look forward to working with you again in the future.

Jannie Stricker

2021-11-01

I completed the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training in October 2021. The week was very useful, and I learnt a lot. All the laughter we shared not only in the classroom but also outside was amazing. As a first-hand research, I actually noticed a change in my mind and body after a full week with several laughter sessions a day.

Michelle Ligon

2021-04-27

Great laughter yoga online leader course! I was nervous at first but Lotte was brilliant - she has a very easy going, warm and engaging style which really helped. The course was super informative, interesting and fun. Everyone in the group really gelled and it was a very rewarding and supportive experience. I can't wait to get involved in more laughter sessions and eventually start running my own!!

Lynne Carruthers

2020-10-28

Had a great time learning how to become an online laughter yoga leader with Lotte and her infectious enthusiasm and laughter.

Mary Thomson

2020-10-27

Lotte has been very flexible and compassionate throughout the Laughter Leader Training that I attended live online. The experience was wonderful. I felt supported and encouraged throughout. Lotte gives her full attention and provides a high quality level of information and administration. I found the timing to complete the course was just right, and helped me to attend and manage the course. I highly recommend Lotte who has years experience, deep wisdom and humility; willing to share the learning she has gained through Teaching Laughter yoga. I am very happy to recommend Lotte. I look forward to further training with Lotte.

Frances Burton

2020-07-25

Excellent course which was adapted for virtual learning. Small group so we had ample time to ask questions and practice skills. Learning was fun and practical. I would definitely recommend Laughter Yoga training and it has already been of interest to prospective employers for role in wellbeing and inclusion.

Sarah Alderson

2020-07-04

Amazing training. Lotte is truly an inspiration to work with and laughter was free flowing ?

Laughter News October 2020