Welcome to March 2026
…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 March News we share the following…
- Light and Bright from Yours Truly
- Laughter Yoga Teacher Training in Liverpool ONE TIME ONLY
- Laughter Yoga Leader Training in Stanmore/North London
- Greater Yoga Connection than You May Think cont’d.
- Spot the Car – just a bit of fun…
- Laughter Club (St Albans) and Telephone Laughter Updates
- Training Dates and News
Important training and laughter club dates are listed at the end for- Laughter Yoga Leader, Durham, London, Preston, Hemel Hempstead, Online
- Laughter Yoga Teacher, Hemel Hempstead, Stanmore, Online, LIVERPOOL
- Laughter Yoga Coach, Online
- Laughter Therapist, Stanmore
- Gibberish Coach, Online
- INVITING ALL LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHERS – BEST EVENT EVER
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Light and Bright… from Yours Truly
The Year of the Fire Horse is well and truly on the move, there is no stopping as we enter March already passing one sixth of the year.
I love this time of year.
Light is turning dark mornings into wonderful shining moments with songbirds chirping gleefully enen before the sun has touched their nesting areas with the first ray of dawn.
I love this time of year so much.
The colours of the sky at the start of the day and as the evening falls much slower letting the sun touch us for a short while longer than just a day ago.
This time of year is awesome and in full growth sprint, and I love it.
People wake up to laughter, music, light, and life.
Not just like waking up in the morning, but the mind and body, the soul awakens in a way where it seems like a new start and it is.
Every cycle of the year goew through starting, settling, storing, snoozing, and repeat.
It is fantastic that this time of year always has this impact on me but it really is no surprise.
Now is the time when everyone is ready!
Ready for laughter and for learning, moving into the year with bounce in the steps and a smile on the lips, so the world can see that there are other ways than disagreements, grudges, and ego-centric attitudes.
This is an invitation to take control of your life, and Laughter Yoga is simply a way to assist in the process.
I challenge you to try it!
Practice Laughter Yoga every day for 21 days, if you miss one day you return to day 1, and then you add an extra 44 days, it really is only 2 months and a few days.
Your world will seem different and most importantly you will be the self you enjoy being.
I would love to welcome you to book training, workshops and other events, but I am also happy do share a brief chat and a laugh with you before it starts costing money…
And by the way, I am still sharing shorts on YouTube, TikTok and instagram if you fancy a daily dose of laughter tips which can keep your internal joy bonus at an everyday high. One place to watch is on www.youtube.com/@LotteMikkelsenUnitedMind/shorts.
Check in with yourself every morning, stretch and smile, even if the smile is just an added face-stretch, it adds to your process of creating movement, circulation, and a real biochemical change.
Spring has sprung are you ready, too?
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 Teacher Training – Liverpool!
I am super-excited to be training Laughter Yoga Teachers in North West England, more specifically in Liverpool.
This is a once only opportunity for the 5-day training and I encourage you, if you are a Laughter Yoga Leader in North of England or Scotland or anywhere, to book this training and expand on your skillset as Laughter Yoga Facilitator and Ambassador for spreading joy.
Becoming a Laughter Yoga Teacher exceeds all expectations of what is possible when it comes to sharing laughter for the health of it.
The journey begins with a yes to the training and truly starts when we celebrate you and wave you off into the laughter future, remembering that together we are strongest and more able to go the extra laughter mils.
Many wonderful souls have passed through the teacher training and created nothing short of miracles in communities around the UK and the world.
As a Laughter Yoga Leader you create wonders in your world and as teachers we verture into the future with extra toys and tools to share.
Will you join us in Livepool on 22-26 August 2026?
Let it be
199 park road
Liverpool
L8 6SE
Is where we will meet and laugh, learn and live a little more.
You can book your place via the shop on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogateacher/?wpf_filter_cat_0s=laughteryogateacher and read more about the training on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-teacher.
Or you can ask me about the training courses via WhatsApp or call +447736341717 or mail lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, and I am happy to discuss the options with you.
Laughter Yoga Leader Training – North London!
On 7-8 March Mel and I will be teaching Laughter Yoga Leaders in Stanmore, North London.
The easistest place to get to as it is the final stop on the Jubilee Line and only 10 minutes’ walk.
We have refined the course and made it a special experience over the years we have worked together, allowing people to immerse yourself into the study and practice of Laughter Yoga and living with the joy of having foundation for empowered living and sharing of Laughter Yoga.
The training really is second to none when it comes to connecting you with yourself and others, learning the scope of Laughter Yoga and how to introduce the method in a consice and relevant way, deepening your understanding of how to build your own setup for success, and getting all the benefits from simply doing it regularly.
Mel and I have been training Laughter Yoga Leaders jointly for 32 years, and together for 10 years, and are Master Trainers in the UK, so in my humble opinion I believe you get some real-life value as you learn from the experience from many years of teaching and facilitating – and running a business.
First step on your Laughter Yoga learning route is Laughter Yoga Leader Training, and you can find the dates and courses in the shop on www.unitedmind.co.uk/shop and read a lot more about the course on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-leader.
Ask me about the training courses via WhatsApp or call +447736341717 or mail lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, and I am happy to discuss the options with you.
Greater Yoga Connection Than You May Think, cont’d
Last month I mentioned the connection between Laughter Yoga and Yoga, and how it all connects deeper than simply because of brathing and the sense of unity.
Since I am not a Yoga trained Laughter Yoga Master Trainer my knowledge of Yoga is limited, however, I am always on the look-out for extra wisdom and gladly listen when it flows towards me.
I have listed the summary table of Patanjali’s Eightfold Path (Ashtanga Yoga) for reference below, as I go into more depth on each of the eight limbs, information beautifully compiled by Laughter Yoga Leader Linda Rabassa-Witham.
Yama – Ethical Foundations (Social Discipline)
Classical Yamas:
Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
In Laughter Yoga:
- Ahimsa (Non-violence): Laughter dissolves anger, resentment, and hostility without harm.
- Satya (Truthfulness): Fake laughter becomes real—symbolizing authenticity emerging through practice.
- Asteya (Non-stealing): Joy is generated internally, not taken from others or external entertainment.
- Brahmacharya (Right use of energy): Sexual and emotional energy is transformed into vitality and joy.
- Aparigraha (Non-attachment): Participants let go of ego, status, and emotional baggage during laughter.
Philosophical Meaning:
Laughter purifies social interaction and restores ethical harmony effortlessly.
Spiritual Insight:
Joy becomes an ethical state of being rather than a moral obligation.
Summary table of Patanjali’s Eightfold Path (Ashtanga Yoga), and although Laughter Yoga is unconventional, it aligns deeply with yogic philosophy and spiritual development.
| Limb | Expression in Laughter Yoga | Spiritual Outcome |
| Yama | Ethical joy & compassion | Social harmony |
| Niyama | Inner discipline through happiness | Self-contentment |
| Asana | Playful embodied movement | Lightness of being |
| Pranayama | Deep oxygenated laughter | Free pranic flow |
| Pratyahara | Release of judgment | Inner freedom |
| Dharana | Focused joyful presence | Mental clarity |
| Dhyana | Effortless meditative awareness | Inner peace |
| Samadhi | Causeless joy & unity | Bliss consciousness |
Knowing the connection to greater extent does not mean that we introduce Yoga exercises in Laughter Yoga, on the contrary, we keep to the philosophy of Laughter Yoga and make it fun, assessible, and light-hearted.
I am super-excited to understand how the world is connected more extensively within Laughter Yoga and Yoga, and I have a feeling this will pave the way for opportunities yet unseen.
Stay tuned!
To learn more about Laughter Yoga and attend or book workshops and training please WhatsApp or call +447736341717 or mail lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, and I am happy to discuss your requirements with you.
Spot the Car!
Now, here’s a challenge for you for March.
I decorated my car, simply because I love polkadots, and I also put a QR code on its backside.
It would be absolutely superb if you see me and QR me to share on Instagram, or TikTok – or if you see someone else has spotted the car, to share and tag me.
Just a little bit of connection and interaction was what I thought…
Share and tag if you see me or my car on,
- www.instagram.com/unitedmindlaughteryoga
- www.facebook.com/unitedmind.through.laughter
- www.linkedin.com/in/lottemikkelsen
- www.tiktok.com/@laughteryoga
Make Time for Training and Workshops
Through the practice of Laughter Yoga we align (or re-align) ourselves with the complete state of us including all the variations of emotions we hold within and express without.
Many of us have been taught to suppress how we feel and to hold back our outbursts whether they are joyful or more in the line of being upset.
Suppressing our self-expression can potentially suppress emotions to the extent where we start developing physical and mental conditions that wear us out and away from our full and healthy selves.
Learning Laughter Yoga can keep you healthy and nourish your mind, body and spirit, nurture you back into equilibrium.
It is all about becoming whole and complete again!
You can book Laughter Yoga Training via the UnitedMind Shop where you can also find all dates – or you can scroll down this newsletter and also find dates and places such as London / Stanmore, Hemel Hempstead, Preston, Durham and Online.
I absolutely love teaching Laughter Yoga.
The first step is Laughter Yoga Leader where you learn the basic skills to enable you to start a laughter club, run community sessions and take laughter into your life on a bigger scale.
This entry-level course is an awesome way to kick-start your journey to yourself and your inner wisdom, seriously fun and enjoyable.
The 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training runs online and in person and you can find your dates on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogaleader. This course has been provided by UnitedMind in the UK since 2007 and has evolved into an experience for life and business.
All dates are listed further down on this pages, and the days start at 10:00, finish at 17:00, and early bird course fee is £225.
After completing the Laughter Yoga Leader Training you may wish to explore laughter deeper and that is where the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training truly hits the spot.
Not only do you learn to train your own Laughter Yoga Leaders, you also dive deep into the Laughter Yoga skills for life, work, for seniors, young people, and people with additional needs.
In addition you learn facilitation of Yoga Nidra for grounding, you practice 5 breathing techniques with specific aims, and this is only a few of the skills you learn when you decide to take on the next level of Laughter Yoga.
The Laughter Yoga Teacher Training runs online and in person and you can find your dates on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogateacher. This course has been provided by UnitedMind in the UK since 2012 with over 250 Laughter Yoga Teachers having been trained, and the course is now a fully functioning online course.
All courses are fully certified and eligible for accreditation.
WhatsApp or call +447736341717 or mail lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, and I am happy to discuss your requirements with you.
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 March 2026 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 5 April 2026 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 3 May 2026 at 13:00-13:30 UK time WORLD LAUGHTER DAY
- 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
If you think Laughter Yoga and Laughter Yoga Training is for people who have the bendiness to carry out stretching and folding in Yoga exercises, it is time to re-think.
Laughter Yoga is for everyone and even in our breathing exercises which are the closest you get to any Yoga-related activity, we have ways of breathing where you do not even need to stretch.
However, Laughter Yoga does require you to be willing to share laughter as an exercise where we move and engage with each other.
This activity leads to a wealth of benefits both physically, mentally and emotionally for you and for everyone you share laughter with in groups, by yourself or one-on-one.
Learning Laughter Yoga is easy, ready, and assessible for you to learn right now.
To understand more about the 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 the links below
- 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 £825 per person (including Leader and Teacher training)
Now is the best time to book your training – because it is the present where laughter and joy happens!
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 Online over 6 Sundays
- 1-day Laughter Yoga Coach Training for Laughter Yoga Teachers
- Laughter Therapist Training for practicing therapists
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, Stanmore, 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 at only £150. If you are able to come to the in-person training at a later time we can schedule it at a small additional fee of £75.
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:
- 07-08 March 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader London from £225
- 11-12 April 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham 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!
Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training Online – click to choose your dates:
- Tuesdays 07, 14, 21, 28 April 2026 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 02, 09, 16, 23 June 2026 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 04, 11, 18, 25 August 2026 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:
- 01-04 May 2026 in Hemel Hempstead non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- Sundays 19, 26 July, 2, 9, 16, 23, August 2026 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- 28-31 August 2026 in Stanmore / North London non-residential all days 8:00-18:00 from £625
- Sundays 18, 25 October-1, 8, 15, 22 November 2026 Online 9:30-15:30 from £475
- 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.
Full details of all workshops and training programmes, and how to register, are listed on UnitedMind’s website.
LAUGHTER YOGA TEACHER REUNION
If you are a Laughter Yoga Teacher please join us on 10-12 July 2026 at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1UG.
Please make sure you book your place at this superb opportunity to network, learn, plan and grow as a Laughter Yoga Teacher but more importantly as a person and human being.
Book now on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product/laughter-yoga-teacher-reunion to ensure your room is available for you.
