Welcome to February 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 February News we share the following…
- New Beginnings from Yours Truly
- The importance of Laughter Yoga and training
- Mental Health and those corporate moments
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – please join us
- 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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New Beginnings from Yours Truly
There is something in the air and it feels like change, like something new, like new beginnings…
New beginnings that start with releasing old stuff and letting of of what does not serve a purpose anymore, as well as learning from the past to move into an empowered, courageous place of being fully present.
The other day I was watching a rather disturbing film.
“Forgetting is a gift”, the actor said.
Although it was fiction, someone thought it up…
No, forgetting is not a gift.
Memories resurface for a reason, and the attempt of suppressing memories can cause the body to develop pain and ultimately physical illness.
Pain shows us where to pay attention and when we pay attention we can figure out how to cope with the cause.
And there are many methods that are helpful just as there are methods that are perhaps less helpful.
We have choice.
We need to be willing for change to happen, for the process of redirecting the course of our lives for better or for something else more powerful than the current existence.
Change is here, and it is the only constant in life.
When we laugh and really laugh things get messy – it is a life-altering experience.
When you give yourself permission to fully experience laughter new threads start weaving into new beginnings of you.
We dig out stuff that must be dealt with, and it is not the same as to say you need to re-live everything you’ve gone through in life, no, things may resurface and release through the catharsis of laughter, sobbing or raging.
Well, in Laughter Yoga we mostly laugh cathartically but other emotional releases are welcome, too, as Laughter Yoga helps you be accepting of all of which you are.
Suppressing our emotions is never helpful so we embrace it all.
Laughing to rid the body of stored up traumatic cell memories avoids somatisation (where the body instead of handling the experience it starts developing physical sign, symptoms and eventually illness) is a superb method for developing good physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being.
Let’s deal with the pain and painful memories so we can move on with greater health and a wholesome mind.
Release does not correct a wrong or remove it from existence, it simply changes the way forward thus allowing the body to heal and recover.
So here is what I do.
Laughter Yoga is the most simple of answers.
And guess what – it is not always about laughing loudly, it is about being willing to explore your own self-expression leading to catharsis.
At times it is giving the self permission to sob or rage and remove ungrieved grief in the ways that serve best in the moment.
Change is neither good or bad.
Change simply is there for everyone whether we like the upheaval sometimes connected with change or prefer to stay put.
The world has already seen changes and many new beginnings in the new year of 2025 – are you ready for your own new beginnings?
To feel the totality and greatness in your own soul sets you free.
This is the effect of Laughter Yoga.
Wishing you a heartfelt welcome into February and happy Imbolc – cheers to new beginnings!
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 importance of Laughter Yoga and training
My thoughts lead nicely into the action of choosing laughter on a daily basis.
According to Sophie Scott “Everybody laughs more than they think they do”. You can view the BBC podcast on https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002693p.
However, experience shows that the socialised laughter we share is often very short bursts of superficial laughter that does not often reach well enough into the important parts of our body, like for example our brain and our gut.
Laughter gives us a new lease on life.
In the presence of laughter there is no alternative than laugh along.
We see it again and again, viral videos where one person starts chuckling and soon a whole bus stop, train carriage, or people elsewhere join without even knowing why.
With Laughter Yoga we have a serious means to shaping our society with joy and connected communities, creating workplaces with engagement and thriving, bonds with other people without judgment and hurt.
If you never had the thought of learning Laughter Yoga, or if you ever had the thought of learning Laughter Yoga now is the best time for making the decision, remove any procrastinating reasons, and add urgency to your thought.
February signifies new beginnings, it is an auspicious time to choose to make a difference in your own life and potentially in other people’s lives, too.
Laughter creates change, change creates new perspective, new perspective creates new dreams, new dreams create new realities, and I could go on.
The Laughter Yoga Training adds goodies to your life that can only be experienced. The benefits range from better mood daily and reduced stress to building resilience and feeling another level of drive in life and at work.
Many people say super-nice things about Laughter Yoga, you can see some of our Laughter Friends’ comments on TrustPilot.
You can choose the 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training At Alington House in Durham on 15-16 February, in Belsize Park, London on 1-2 March, at Cotton Court in Preston on 1-2 May or online or your own venue.
The opportunities are there and I am here to share laughter to all of our hearts’ content.
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
Mental Health and those corporate moments…
…of laughter, joy and connection.
Whilst the series on Mental Health and Laughter Yoga has become somewhat delayed every matter involving laughter also involves our mental health.
The laughter we share in workplaces and events is second to none, it is a true blessing and almost an artform.
Where people know each other from daily activities and interaction, there is a deeper connecting being created when we show up with our deep, hearty laughter.
The laughter kept on coming in January!
Reminding us all that it can also be a fragile state to be in if we let it go after just one experience.
With such a powerful tool that Laughter Yoga truly is there is a real urgency to embrace and incorporate it into every day, so the benefits can be reaped on an ongoing basis.
The knock-on effect on our physical, mental, emotional and social health makes me want to sing and dance in some form of praise but I am also conscious that I don’t want to infringe and ideas that Laughter Yoga is religious because it certainly is not.
Laughter Yoga is free from religion, politics, racism, homophobia, stigmatisation and supports all the 9 protected characteristics listed in the Equality Act 2010.
It really is for everyone regardless our abilities, background, presence, past and future.
There is a real nurturing kindness and care taking place when we laugh together, which removes the need to have reasons for the laughter, we simply laugh to build resilience, connection, understanding, kindness, motivation, and overall great health.
Reminding ourselves that there is no health without mental health, we all have it!
Workplace workshops are exceptional ways to gel teams, to resolve disagreements, to reduce stress, to build an joint and awesome future together in the organisation.
For more information about workshops and training relating to tackling mental health and overall wellbeing in your team and wider organisation, 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 2 February 2025 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 2 March 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, and 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:
- 15-16 February 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £275
- 01-02 March 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £275
- 01-02 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £275
- 17-18 May 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans from £275
- 14-15 June 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader London 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 February 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £275
- Fridays 07, 14, 21, 28 March 2025 at 12:00-14:30 from £275
- Sundays 09, 16, 23, 30 March 2025 at 09:00-11:30 from £275
- Tuesdays 01, 08, 15, 22 April 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:
- 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.
