Welcome to December 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 December News we share the following…
- The 25 Days of Laughter from Yours Truly
- Give the Gift of Laughter
- Mental Health Series
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – please join us
- Laughter Club (St Albans) 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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The 25 Days of Laughter from Yours Truly
It is the season to be jolly and leave all worries behind or in the waiting, although the reindeer seemed slightly bamboozled, confused or even worried.
December has arrived or is arriving shortly with all its festive and indulgent activities which for some people cause anxiety and worry.
We used to be happy and content with what was under the tree without expecting excessive investments to afford presents for everyone, but nowadays expectations often exceed the paycheck and incoming funds, and overdrafts and credit cards suffer the wrath of expenditure.
It is the season to be jolly.
Find joy and closeness, togetherness and connection in little activities and bring your face so it can light up, twinkle, sparkle and rejuvenate with laughter.
For a bit of inspiration (maybe) I have planned 25 days of laughter to the tune of ’12 Days of Christmas’ and will be posting on social media every morning until Christmas, with a little laugh and an even smaller idea.
It will take 30-50 seconds of your morning, so please do follow, like, and engage on any one or all of the channels below,
- www.instagram.com/unitedmindlaughteryoga
- www.facebook.com/unitedmind.through.laughter
- www.linkedin.com/in/lottemikkelsen
- www.tiktok.com/@laughteryoga
Why is this important? Maybe it is not important at all but merely a way of starting your day slightly different than first anticipated when you went to bed the night before.
How often do we go to bed ruminating over the day gone and the day to come, giving our subconscious mind work to do at a time when we should fully rest, recover, regenerate, rebalance, and refresh.
There are many opportunities to laugh every day with my colleagues in their live sessions but if you find yourself strapped for time, then perhaps less than a minute will wake your laughter senses.
Start every day with hope, love, joy and the best outlook for December and beyond.
To give you a hint – SPOILER ALERT so please don’t read on if you don’t want to know – I will be running up and down the stairs, eating 24 chocolates, serving many cups of coffee, whistling out of tune or not at all, and 21 other things over the days leading up to Christmas Day.
Catch it if you can or want or wish to.
Wishes are for December, laughter and friends are for all year.
Wishing you all the things that money cannot buy but we can all share at no price for now and for every day of your life.
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
Give the Gift of Laughter
Sharing laughter is a gift that keeps on giving.
A wonderful energy that disperses disagreements and bad feelings when we share from an open heart and allow ourselves to be submerged in deep hearty belly laughter.
Many people come to laughter training to rediscover their laughter.
It is easy to grow up and grow into an adult who comply with the standards of other people instead of maintaining a healthy approach based on own ideas of what makes life full.
Laughter Yoga provides a platform for reconnecting with your laughter, exploring its depth, and finding ways of sharing laughter for the benefits of everyone.
A special place where friendships flourish and laughter flows. Thank you for my painting Jennifer, Laughter Yoga Teacher of 2012!
My own laughter has evolved dramatically over the 25 years that have passed since my first experience, and I find myself being self-expressed, loving life, and being more caring.
Mainaining great health is another core benefit that can help us all, regardless our ailments and illnesses here is a remedy to combat the slightest of bugs.
A method that supports recovery and assists us in strengthening our ability to fight both physical and mental health conditions.
Is there anyone in your life, including yourself, who would love more of the laughter tonic?
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. (Ask me about the Black Friday offer).
Mental Health Series
Over the coming weeks of December and into January, leading up to Blue Monday I will be posting a series of writings, musings and thoughts on Mental Health.
There is no one way of recovering, managing, or succombing to poor mental health.
This means that you will be receiving a few more emails than my usual monthly news (this one).
However, unless we keep opening the conversation more and more it will be a topic that continues to be surrounded by stigma, misunderstanding, lack of knowlegde, judgment and little consideration for anyone how who been or will be experiencing poor mental health at any time in their life, how is it possible to create a world were we all co-exist in a kind and caring way?
There is no health without mental health!
For more information about workshops and training relating to mental healht and overall wellbeing please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
MS Society Online Laughter Club – EVERY FRIDAY
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 December 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
The joy and great health that keeps on returning joy and great health to you is being a Laughter Yoga Facilitator, whether it is as leader, teacher or coach.
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 onto 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)
A reminder to please note that from 1 January 2025 training fees will increase, e.g. Laughter Yoga Leader Training will be from £295 per person and Laughter Yoga Teacher Training from £795 per person. 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 £225 early bird / £275 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:
- 10-11 January 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £225
- 15-16 February 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £225
- 01-02 March 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 01-02 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 17-18 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £225
- 14-15 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:
- Fridays 06, 13, 20, 27 December 2024 at 12:00-14:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 07, 14, 21, 28 January 2025 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 February 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £225
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 March 2025 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 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £595
- 22-25 August 2025 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £595
- 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/)
- 12-13 April 2025 London from £550 early bird
- 25-26 October 2025 Hemel Hempstead 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.
