Welcome to October 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 October News we share the following…
- Autumn Sets the Scene from Yours Truly
- Laughter and Yoga?
- Inner Spirit of Laughter Workshop
- Laughter Therapist Training
- Fun Day in Manchester 24 November 2024
- 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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Autumn Sets the Scene from Yours Truly
The early morning slowly brings light to the day and as I am sat here pondering on the time ahead I am also very much present to the beauty around me.
The colours of autumn staring right in my face.
The burning red, yellow, brown lit by the emerging sun are colourful reminders of the season of change, of retreat, of crackling warm fires, of woolly knit wear, of heart warmth and care.
This time of year connects us all with our hopes and dreams, contemplating whether we reached for the unlimited space or simply touched a cloud or two in our attempt to go above and beyond.
(Also the time of year I celebrate my birthday)
There is still time before the turning of the year and now is a good time to make it happen – make that which has yet to happen grow into existence.
When we share laughter joy inspires us all and we move into the day with a positive attitude connecting with our best self and other people.
I had the true privilege again this year of meeting with my class of 1974-1983 after we decided at last year’s reunion to celebrate again, this time the 50th Anniversary for starting school.
Where does time fly?
Those people were part of my life for 10 years and it has not stopped there.
Of course we are all slightly older and perhaps even wiser yet we all met with the same friendship from yesteryears.
I am moved by the connection we make when we show up with an open heart and with love.
The only way to show up in life – in my humple opinion.
Some could not make it, now living in San Fran, contracted in Ukraine, celebrating their joint triplet birthday, distance and sadly one loss of life.
Many laughter-filled lives, many traumatic lives, many joyful lives, many changing lives, many lives full of love – all are being lived right now.
Everyone has a back-story and it is the choice of us all to be kind and grateful regardless the life we have lived and still face.
I look forward to sharing plenty of laughter in the months and years to come, personally and professionally with you individually and in your team and organisation.
Let’s make joy, health and happiness happen on a grandiose scale!
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
Laughter and Yoga?
It has been more than 20 years since I started sharing Laughter Yoga and there are still questions and doubts relating to Yoga in the context of what we do in a workshop and in training.
The great news is that we call it Laughter Yoga because it combines deep breathing techniques with your playfulness and playful activities, and not because we practice complex Yoga exercises.
That being said, Laughter Yoga is classed as an exercise form and as such you are required to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.
On the other hand we do laugh in life and sometimes even belly laughter, so what is so different?
Laughter Yoga teaches you laughter for life where there may be little or less laughter as you grow older and more serious with the many commitments life lays on you including work/life balance and all the chaos this entails.
The skills you obtain during Laughter Yoga Training helps you master adversity as well as successes.
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.
Neuroplasticity teaches us that we can reshape and shift our own autopilot and patterns of behaviour, simply by continuing a practice over a set period of time.
Not only do we release set ways we also help ourselves create sustaible physical, emotional and psychological health.
The mechanism of our mental health is shaped by our willingness to move beyond self-imposed obstacles in order to enter an extraorinary space of living an empowered life.
Laughter Yoga truly has the portential of setting you free in a world where judging the self and others has become a way of life, Laughter Yoga sets you free to be your self-expressed expression of a unique human being.
I teach in St Albans in January, May and September, Durham in February, Preston in May, and London/Stanmore in March, June and October together with Mel.
You may think you laugh lots and enough – think again – and in particular think about how laughter can impact your daily life.
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.
Inner Spirit of Laughter Workshop
Mel and I ran this workshop during the pandemic when everything was online, and we have decided to bring it to you in person.
This workshop is an opportunity to explore Laughter Yoga and your own laughter in order to detemine your next step, are you a Laughter Yoga Leader in the making or is attending Laughter Clubs your calling.
The Inner Spirit of Laughter workshop takes you on a journey through truth, life, being, core values and much more with it’s foundation set firmly in what laughter brings to you in the moment.
Please join us on 18 November 2024 in Stanmore/London, er person £85 early bird / £125 full fee.
For more information please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk or book your place i the UnitedMind Shop.
Laughter Therapist Training
As Laughter Yoga Professional you may feel Laughter Therapist Training is for you, however, it is only truly for you if you are ALSO a counsellor, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, holistic therapist or similar as the course is based on a deep dive into potentially challenging events in life while we attempt to play with the pain.
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.
For more information about becoming a Laughter Therapist please visit www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-therapist where you can also book your place, or contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Manchester Fun Day 24 November 2024
A Fun Day to be inspired and feel revived, make new connections, learn new skills, try out new activities – and laugh!
The first Manchester Fun Day for Laughter Yoga Professionals happened in 2023 when Laughter Yoga Professionals created a deep level of joy with many activities, including belly dancing and puppet fun.
The 2024 Fun Day takes place on Sunday 24th November, a brilliant time to share joy before winter fully sets it!
The location in Sale, South Manchester, a short walk from the Metrolink (20 mins from the central Manchester Piccadilly station, 1 hour from Manchester Airport).
To find out more please contact Sara Kay via email happy@seriouslaughter.co.uk or book on the link above.
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 6 October 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- Sunday 3 November 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 that keeps on returning joy 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 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)
NB 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.
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:
- 12-13 October 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader Stanmore/London from £225
- 07-08 December 2024 Laughter Yoga Leader Stanmore/London from £225
- 10-11 January 2025 Laughter Yoga Leader St Albans 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:
- Fridays 11, 18, 26 October and 1 November 2024 at 12:00-14:30 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.
