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2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference

Posted On May 31, 2010 In Category Annual Conference

5th Annual 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference. Early Bird Discount Applies Until June 25, 2010. Register Now!

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Only $127!
   Over 12h of videos, all professionally recorded and manufactured. Will ship 4-6 weeks after the event. Technology willing, this special offer will also include access to a live streaming of the conference online.

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Become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader With The American School Of Laughter Yoga!

Posted On February 21, 2010 In Category Become A L.Y. Leader!
Become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader With The American School Of Laughter Yoga!

Become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader With The American School Of Laughter Yoga.

Learn To Provide Genuine Help and Hope, not Hype.

We’re the 2nd most successful school of Laughter Yoga in the world after the Dr Kataria School Of Laughter Yoga, founder of this method. This is not by chance.

In A Nutshell

Why Train With Us

7 Good Reasons To Attend This Workshop With Us:

  • Laugh a lot and recharge your batteries. This is much more than a week-end workshop to learn a new skillset. It’s a week-end away from your mind and into the joy of the here and now. Note that we are students of life ourselves and never stop learning and refining our own teaching material. Each workshop is different, better.
  • Give yourself the gift of laughter. Many come just for that: to give the gift of laughter to themselves first and foremost. We won’t teach you how to laugh. That would be very presomptuous since you already know. We’ll show you how to tap at will into the joy that’s written in your genes and has never left you. Learning how to facilitate a group laughter session is just an added benefit.
  • Learn a powerful technique to diffuse stress: Laughter puts anxiety on a back burner for everyone. We can’t laugh and worry at the same time;
  • Make new friends: Laughter improves inter-personal relationships and enhances communication. It breaks down the instinctive barriers between people;
  • Learn how to easily spice up your current yoga practice and classes with laughter! We have substantially built over the years on the original Laughter Yoga method devised by Dr Madan Kataria in India in 1995 and added many extra layers very relevant to our western culture that have taken this simple concept of simulated laughter exercises to new height of benefits while maintaining its ease of implementation. Learn enhanced ways to create, spice up and strengthen the (therapeutic) impact of your laughter sessions! You will be able to start teaching right away. Save yourself the learning curve.
  • Learn everything you need to know about laughter yoga and its multi-faceted uses and applications in a safe, structured and fun-filled approach. We’ll cover all the topics from the official Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training as recommended by Dr Kataria, and much more (we helped write the first Laughter Yoga teacher manual back in 2005. We know.) For a start: we will not teach you a list of exercises to memorize. You will learn how to create your own.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the philosophies behind Laughter Yoga. Laughter Yoga is ancient wisdom made new again. The truths it conveys can be partly summarized by the WORRY approach to stress management:
    • Why think of the worst? Focus on the best possible outcome. 80/20 rule.
    • Be Optimistic, not obsessed.
    • Don’t Regret the past. Learn from it.
    • Rest less: don’t stop until you have reached your goal.
    • Yoke yourself to something higher than yourself. Don’t say Yes to worry.

7 Places Where You Will Be Able To Apply What You’ve Learned

  • In your own life. “Happiness” is a skillset, a learned behavior, not a gift. Anybody can learn any given skillset with practice, patience and perseverance. Understanding the fundamental principles of Laughter Yoga will help you add more happiness into your life in a body-mind fashion, not mind-body, all of this at your own pace and convenience, to the extend you want to, just because you can.
  • With anything “exercise”, on your own or with your students. Laughter Yoga does not seek to impose itself over or replace anything else. It adds value. It’s about learning to constantly breathe deeper while practicing a positive attitude. You can certainly use it on its own as a powerful form of cardio-vascular exercise, or as a teaser to liven up any exercise class and create more fraternity and connections between your class members. Also: people who laugh forget to think and will invariably push themselves physically and work out more than they would otherwise if their mind was to focus on the possible difficulty and discomfort of exercise. They may be sore afterwards, but all they’ll remember is how much fun they’ve had!
  • With the elderly, the physically frail and chair bound, the high and low cognitive, the mentally challenged, the blind, the deaf, the angry, the sad and depressed. Being primarily about the breath, inherently you don’t even need to have limbs to practice Laughter Yoga (it’s of course much better and more fun if you do). If you can breathe, you can laugh. Laughing with the special needs has very strong therapeutic values. It’s an easy way to oxygenate the blood to the best of one’s own abilities, get some physical exercise in a fun and safe way, improve mental functioniong (neurons that fire together wire together), strengthen the immune system, improve inter-personal skills and boost happy chemistry, just because.
  • In Schools. Laughter and learning go hand in hand (research has shown that the retention rate goes dramatically down after 12 minutes of exposure to dry data). Laughter Yoga works extremely well in the school system because it helps engage both hemisphere of the brain and tackle learning from many different angles. It also has a structure: there is a time to laugh, and a time not to laugh.
  • In Businesses Settings. This is not a market. It’s already an industry: ice-breakers, team-building events, motivational events, keynotes… Where is your interest and expertise?
  • Special Applications. Homeless shelters, prisons, drug rehab centers, support groups, hospices, hospitals…anywhere where people are in physical, mental or emotional distress. Laughter Yoga works very well there, and lots of tact and humility are required with these populations. Nothing is ever forced. It’s very humbling and also very rewarding.
  • Did we miss anything? Hopefully you get the point. Laughter Yoga works everywhere because everybody must breathe at some point and it’s about primarily improving the breath and through it the attitude.

Why This Workshop Will Open New Doors For You

Flexible And Empowering Beyond Your Wildest Dreams. Even though you will learn in this training a standardized and structured program of light laughter exercise, how you apply it is up to you. This is where our training becomes hugely different from others. Regular practice of this method will develop your creativity to levels you may not believe you had in you. You get to bypass the learning curve at the speed of light! Note that Laughter Yoga can be learned and delivered entirely as chair exercises. Adaptations have been successful in bringing Laughter Yoga to those with mobility, visual, hearing, and cognitive limitations. We have trained Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders with hearing and also some with visual impairments. Some had cardio-pulmonary conditions. All still greatly benefit and enjoy this program. We have even heard very touching stories where people used Laughter Yoga with their loved ones until their very last days on Earth.

Complete Freedom. when you complete the training, you are independent in how or even if you organize as a business. This training gives you a foundation for systematic, repeatable, appealing and desirable laughter-related programs with healthy values, that leave plenty of room for your personality to shine through with your own creative expression. As such many Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders practice their newly acquired skills or add to their existing abilities as paid speakers, class instructors, seminar leaders, or provide other health-related services that are significantly enhanced with Laughter Yoga. But, there is no financial connection to the American School Of Laughter Yoga nor to the Dr. Kataria School Of Laughter Yoga. When you generate revenue with your laughter programs, it is all yours.

This Certification Is For Life, Not 1 Year. Just like it says. We strongly suggest if you decide to sell your laughter yoga services that you keep your skills up to date (e.g. attend a refresher course or our national conference every year). Everybody needs to train and keep training, even world class athletes. And what you do is your call. You are responsible for your own life. We’re not.

Testimonials

Don’t Listen To Us. Listen To Them!

“Thank you Mr Gendry! I walked into your laughter session very depressed. It was Easter week-end and I was very lonely. What you had me do did not just lift stress from my body, it lifted stress from my soul.”
Reggie Wells, Make-Up Artist Of Oprah Winfrey

I am a retired school teacher, and I am now teaching at the college level in a community college here in San Antonio in the Kinesiology department. I teach yoga and step aerobics classes. I also teach in a couple of retirement communities, a corporate fitness center and a yoga studio. I’m telling you all that because for about 38 years, I have been attending educational, fitness, and yoga workshops. Yours is by far the best workshop I have been to in all these years. I found myself so focused on all you were teaching. I never looked at the clock, and I found myself not wanting the workshop to end. That is saying a lot for someone who has been in education for as long as I have and attended the thousands of workshops that are required. I went wanting to learn more about Laughter Yoga to help all of my students, but found the entire workshop was also a session for my own personal growth. I have studied and taught yoga for years, but you clarified, enhanced and expanded my knowledge of yoga tremendously. It all came together so much more for me. You have truly found your purpose in life and what a service you are doing for humanity and peace. I hope our paths cross again. Thank you for your teachings, your enthusiasm, the loving and fun way you teach. You are a blessing to all who have the opportunity to learn from you.” Ruth Luna

“Thank you for the really wonderful Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training you conducted this weekend. I’m knocked out both by the possibilities that my new Laughter Yoga skills opened for me and also by your inspiring leadership in the field. You’ve opened my eyes in so many ways. And though I have some practicing to do, I already feel more than prepared to lead my first session this coming week. I look forward to future trainings with you and will certainly recommend your workshop to other potential Laughter Yoga leaders. Keep up the great work — the world needs your skills, smiles, and inspiration.” Dex Graham, Master Fitness Trainer

“I am filled with gratitude for my weekend of Laughter Leader training with you. What a Joy it is to meet another laughing heart and open mind. I honor your generous, joyous service to humanity and your ability to meet each person right where they are, and give each one an opportunity to meet themselves through the practice of laughter. You are a skilled and inspiring teacher with so much to give, and you give it freely. Thank You!” Jean Roorda, Life Coach, Singer

“You wiped away the doubts I had about my ability to conduct classes. I thank you very much  for your fun, entertaining and informative seminar.” Elsie Blum, 89

“Sebastian is an extraordinary leader in Wellness and Transformation through the use of Laughter Yoga as an educational and wellness process. I am still implementing Sebastian’s ideas and strategies in my own work in Wellness and Transformation.” Stephen Findley, Professional Motivational Speaker

I often see your face and hear your positive affirmations you shared with us
during our workshop. My energy level and happiness have increased tons
since attending your workshop. Thank you for what you do!!!
” Karla Bruning, MD

“Thank you sooooooooooooo much for the AWESOME WEEKEND OF LAUGHTER! The training was wonderful. Today I taught 2 yoga classes, one of which is a rather advanced hatha yoga, where students do headstands, handstands, cartwheels, you name it, they do it. Half way through the class we did a squat which very quickly turned into a frog, complete with the hopping around, the frog sound and the puffiness of a frog hopping away. Not a plan, spontaneous happening, the next few poses were full of giggles and laughter, everyone left the class beaming. I can hardly wait for tomorrow to incorporate it into the chair yoga class. Thank you again, you are an awesome teacher/leader!” Emily Slonina, Yoga, Meditation, Trager, Reiki & EFT practitioner

Thanks so much! We are having a blast sharing the laughter. We meet just once a week, but there are between 10 – 15 people attending which I think is a great start. You are so right about it being a natural publicity draw. A new Kansas City magazine came last week to take pictures. The local newspaper is coming next week. It is great. Gwyneth was at the national Women e-network conference last weekend and ended up leading an impromptu laughter session for the 2,500 women attending. It was a great hit and I believe she will be invited to be a scheduled presenter at the next conference. I imagine you hear stories quite regularly about the light and love you spread with your work, but I thought I’d send you a little update about the Plaza Wellspring group.” Linda Putthoff, Yoga Studio Owner

I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful training we had in NYC. I am working as a camp counseler over the summer and I use what I learned that weekend on the children daily! It’s great, I also use it with my clowning gigs too. Thank you again for everything I learned!” Debbie Roberge aka Sparkles the clown!

“Thanks for an amazing weekend. You are an amazing soul and I feel privileged to be your student.” Vicki Howie, Yoga Teacher

“Thanks for a wonderful weekend — I had a terrific time. C’etait magnifique!, as we say in Brooklyn . I am delighted I got to learn from you and to spend two days in your marvelous presence.” Bruce Schaffer, Lawyer

I enjoyed the workshop tremendously. When I was driving to work Monday, my heart was still full of love for all who were in the class, the heart-laugh rays still going very strong. Laughter without humor is great.” Adrie Min, Physiotherapist.

“This past weekend marks one of those memorable times that remain captured in my heart. I will look forward for our paths to cross somewhere down the line. I know it will happen. The workshop couldn’t have been better. What a way to spend a weekend!” Pauline Morrison, Mom, Grandmon, wife to one of modern history’s greatest toy inventor.

“That you soooooo much for the weekend. I started working this into my yoga straight away. It has be really fun. It has been very beneficial at the Colorado Mental Health, Community Hospital and my gentle classes with the elderly. Thanks heaps and hope to work with you again in the near future.” Suzi Potratz, Yoga Teacher

Extra big thanks to you for the Rifle Laughter Yoga training. It has impacted my life profoundly. I have already told everyone with whom I have come in contact all about this unbelievably fantastic program. I find myself laughing aloud alone in my vehicle. Moreover, I remember that one of your goals was to influence positively those whom you teach. Well, I can honestly say that you reached that goal with me. You are an extraordinary person with fabulous gifts that, thankfully, you share.” Pat Bolles, Cameraman

“This training has been the best I have ever had. Everything was perfect and beyond my expectation. It truly opened my eyes, ears, heart, body, mind and soul.” Lian Havro, School Teacher

“Thanks for offering a thoroughly delightful Laughter Yoga course! Not only did I have a very good time but also I learnt many tricks of the trade that I will be using in my presentations in future. Thanks again for everything.” Sharmi Mehta, Professional Motivational Speaker

“I am writing this almost 3 weeks out from the training and I am still amazingly inspired by Sebastien Gendry’s Certified Laughter Yoga Leader class. His instruction gave us all roots and wings – roots in the basics of the Laughter Yoga principles, and wings to allow us to use our creativity in conducting our own sessions. Sebastien was open, caring, and very playful and amusing. He connected with all of us and made our experience very meaningful. I highly recommend this training to everyone who is seeking the path of joy – especially if you wish to share that path with others.” Tiel Healy, Energy Healer

“Your workshop was a great investment for me.”

“You moved my heart strings and touched me deeply”

“The Laughter Yoga exercises have brought me back to connecting and focusing on my goals, worthiness and your influence has been extraordinary and beneficial.”

“Thanks again for being such an incredible instructor and helping us all to get so silly! I had no idea how transformational it would be to receive PERMISSION to laugh (especially in a school) as I’d always considered myself pretty optimistic and open to humor to begin with. Now, I make it a point to give a huge smile away to everyone I meet or make eye contact with, and it’s amazing how that little gesture can change your entire world.”

“This was a personalized, phenomenally effective, fun, challenging, joy-filled Laughter Yoga training! I loved your teaching methods to tell, to show and then have us practice. What a powerfully, effective method to use.”

“Thank you so much for an experience that far exceeded my expectations. I came in expecting to add an enjoyable something new to my “bag of tricks” to help others, and found myself transforming my own attitude and reactions toward stress and problems that have beset me for several years. As a yoga teacher, hypnotherapist, and vision improvement teacher, I have always personally reaped the benefits of what I shared with others, but Laughter Yoga has put things in perspective as never before. You have lightened my heart and opened my eyes and mind…..thank you laughs forever!”

“I just want to say thank you so much for such a wonderful learning experience last weekend at the Chicago Laughter Yoga Leader Training. My face still hurts from laughing so hard and “feeling the Love”. This is such a perfect fit for you… Your passion and sincerity comes through so loud and clear. Your teaching style is so gentle and patient and you put things in terms that are easy to understand. I loved how you could just be sitting so still and you would make a very subtle facial expression with a slight smile and it would crack everyone up. And instead of stopping there, you’d continue to build on it, never breaking the mood. Very talented. ”

“Thank you so much for your heartfelt facilitation during the certification program and your authentic nature. I also really appreciated the spiritual aspects that you brought into the process.”

“Thank you for doing the workshop this past weekend…it was wonderful and you are a fantastic teacher! I led my first laughter group this week and it was AMAZING!!!! OH my goodness! 18 actually showed up and we had a ball! I went through a laughter meditation at the end that took many to tears of joy, otherwise it was all laughter. One woman showed up in pain, her pain was gone by mid class. Another who has fibermialgia had no pain and had forgotten to take her meds. Two who almost did not come but decided they would, were the hardest laughers and could not stop at the end It was moving! I am so thankful for the experience and more grateful even that I just did it!”

“Yippee!! Thank you for all you add to this glorious concept! The training was inspiring and educational – I only wish I wrote more down.”

“Thank you for the extraordinary training. It was a true celebration of the spirit of laughter. You are an amazing, creative and gifted teacher. Your commitment, efforts, style of delivery and organizational skills are inspiring. And your personal charm and presence are a beautiful addition. VERY GOOD – VERY GOOD – YEAAAA !!!!!! I am super grateful for the whole experience…..it really changed my life.”

“Thank you so much for the wonderful Laughter Yoga Leader training session. It was one of the most uplifting and informative professional seminars I have attended. Your holistic approach to wellness through laughter is exciting. I am confident that the skills I learned in this session will open many new doors and benefit me for the rest of my life. Thanks again!”

“Underlying all my many other experiences was an almost surreal awareness that I was among kindred spirits, a feeling that grew in depth during the weekend … It was powerful. I felt as though I’d come home after a long absence…

“It was just great. I feel really inspired to start a laughter club and spread joy and laughter. Heartfelt thanks for all you do”

“It was excellent! Invigorating, informative, practical, sequential, logical, clear. Thanks for giving!”

“You are a wonderful and efficient leader and trainer. I am so lucky that I decided to take the training. I gained a lot out of it. Thank you again!”

“It was really special and beautiful to share the weekend with you. I’m still flying high….and spreading the joy!”

And so many more…

Agenda

Total Contact Hours: 10 hours

There is a lot of ground to cover and 10 hours simply aren’t enough time to do it. We know how to adapt and as such each training differs in that it meets the particular needs and interests of the participants. Whichever you attend know that you will gain a solid and comprehensive foundation in Laughter Yoga.

We start on time and do our best to finish on time as well.

Expect to go home light-headed on both Day One and Day Two with your head buzzing with many new ideas you can implement right away in your life!

Day One: 9am – 5pm

  • 8:30-9am: Informal Gathering, Sign-in
  • 9-9:20am:
    - Welcome
    - Review of Learning Objectives
  • 9:20-10:30am:
    - group Laughter Yoga session
    - laughter meditation
    - group debrief: what it all meant
  • 10:30-10:45: Break
  • 10:45am-12:30pm:
    - Introductions + setting of intentions
    - Laughter Yoga 101:

    • What: concept and philosophy
    • Why: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual benefits + contra indications
    • Who: smaller and greater history of Laughter Yoga, a story of courage and perseverance
    • How: core method explained, 5 key reminders

    - Group practice

  • 12:30pm-2pm: Lunch
  • 2pm-3:30pm: How it works
    * Clapping and Breathing exercises
    * Foundational Laughter Yoga exercises
    * How to create your own laughter exercises
    * 5 pilars of a powerful laughter session
  • 3:30-3:45pm: Break
  • 3:45-4:15pm: Laughter Practice in small groups
  • 4:15-5pm:
    - Debrief, Q&A
    - The Laughter Meditation
    - Grounding Techniques
    - Review of Day 1

Day Two: 9am – 4pm

  • 8:45-9am: Informal Gathering, Sign-in
  • 9-9:15am:
    - Sharing of experience
    - Day one Q&A
  • 9:15-10:30am:
    - More clapping and breathing exercises
    - Small group practice: leading a Laughter Yoga session
    - Laughter meditation
  • 10:30-10:45: Break
  • 10:45am-12:30pm:
    • beyond the basics. A professional approach to teaching Laughter Yoga classes.
    • Laughing With Seniors (Template Session)
  • 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch
  • 1:30pm-3pm:
    • Laughing With Children (Template Session)
    • Laughter Yoga Alone
    • Laughter Clubs 101
    • World Laughter Day
  • 3-3:15pm: Break
  • 3:15-3:30pm:
    - Laughter Yoga in corporate settings
  • 3:30-4pm:
    - Wrap up + Q&A
    - Closing circle and certification ceremony
    - Class picture
  • 4pm: Sign-out/Adjourn

Practical Info

Practical information about the Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training with the American School Of Laughter Yoga.

  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
  • C.E.U.s
  • Experience / Qualifications / Fitness Level Required To Attend
  • Faculty
  • How You Will Be Assessed
  • Insurance
  • Material Included In Your Training Package
  • Medical Advisory / Contra-Indications / Disclaimers
  • Pricing, Discounts and Scholarships
  • Tax Deduction
  • Where To Stay
  • What To Bring
  • What You Can’t Bring

Cancellation & Refund Policy

We realize that work and personal commitments may change, and the date originally booked may no longer be suitable. It is vital that our office is notified at the earliest possible time, if you are unable to attend the course

All cancellations and transfers must be made in writing, signed and faxed to +1 323 375 3204. We will confirm receipt within 48h. If you do not hear back from us within 48h of your cancellation or transfer request, you must call us at +1 626 755 5999.

  • We’re easy and understand that all cancellations are due to unforeseen reasons. As a rule of thumb we will always refund you what you have paid us in full, minus a fixed administration fee of US$35.00 per delegate.
  • Note however that there are regular instances when our events do sell out. If this is the case  and you notify us only within the last 7 days prior to course commencement, then sadly yes, 100% of the course value is payable. Should this happen to you and as a sign of goodwill then we will offer you to transfer your registration to another of our events.
  • If a delegate does not attend and notice of cancellation or transfer has not been made in writing then the invoiced amount is still payable.
  • Transfers, credit notes and gift vouchers are valid only once. If you are unable to attend the course the full amount is still payable.
  • Replacement participants are welcomed at no additional cost.

In Case We Cancel. Anything can happen any time to anybody, including us. The American School Of Laughter Yoga reserves the right to cancel any program at any time. If we cancel a program, you will receive a full refund. We recommend you contact your travel agent to purchase travel insurance in the event that you need to cancel or change your travel plans.

Continuing Education Credits

We do not offer continuing education credits at this point in time.

Experience / Qualifications / Fitness Level Required To Attend

None. If you are alive and 16 or older you can come (we have a very different workshop agenda for children and teenagers).

Faculty

All our workshops are currently taught by Sebastien Gendry.

Sebastien is a witty, insightful and engaging laughter yoga expert whose expertise, patience, willingness to always seek the best in each person, enthusiasm and ability to adapt to the needs of each individual has helped many people “get out of their head” and move to a higher level of happiness. He encapsulates and shares the power of positive and playful energy and creativity.

How You Will Be Assessed

There is no formal assessment for this training, and we’ve never had anybody refuse to practice and refine their skills. There are several practice sessions both on day one and day two where each participant is asked to explain to the group in their own words what Laughter Yoga is and how it works, what the benefits of laughter are, what happens in a laughter session and what its 5 essential reminders are. Each person is also asked to lead a group in several laughter, breathing and clapping exercises, as well as create their own laughter exercise.

Insurance

Each individual is responsible for his or her own insurance needs (be it accidental and or medical). The American School Of Laughter Yoga does not take responsibility for the misuse of the training facility equipment and surrounding Property resulting in the injury to any person within the participating group or organization while attending one of our event.

Material Included In Your Training Package

  • What you will receive before the workshop: A very comprehensive training manual (sent to you by email). You do not need to print it nor bring it to the training itself. It is intended as a reference copy. You will have the opportunity to buy a printed version at cost on-site should you wish to have one.
  • What you will receive on-site: A printed summary of what you really need to know + A Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Diploma. This certification is for life. You will not need to pay us any fee to maintain it every year. We are affiliated with the Dr Kataria School Of Laughter Yoga. This certification officially welcomes you into the international Laughter Yoga family. You may after you are certified with us acknowledge your affiliation to both the Dr. Kataria’s School Of Laughter Yoga and the American School of Laughter Yoga, and use our affiliate logos online and in print material.

Medical Advisory / Contra-Indications / Disclaimer

Laughter Yoga is not a substitute for proper medical consultation for physical, mental and psychological illnesses and may not be suitable for everyone. It is contra-indicated for people suffering from uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, any kind of hernia, severe backache and major psychiatric disorders. This list is for guidance only and is not meant to be exhaustive. In doubt do not try it and consult your trained medical professional for guidance. Please use your common sense: no strain, no new pain.

We greatly appreciate if you can let us know ahead of time about any health challenge you may be facing. Laughing remains optional throughout this training and there is nothing you have to do if you choose not to participate in the group activities. If in doubt please contact us and we’ll be very happy to talk with you.

Note that by signing up for this workshop you confirm that you have read and agree with the following terms:

  • I hereby declare that I have read and fully understand that laughter yoga exercises are equivalent to any other aerobic exercise and I therefore accept full responsibility for my physical fitness and state that I am able to participate in this workshop.
  • I release the facilitators/teachers/instructors from any liability, should there be any accidental injuries that may occur during the laughter yoga exercises.
  • I have consulted my physician and am able to participate in the workshop. I further declare that I am not suffering from any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, epilepsy, any kind of hernia, severe backache or major psychiatric disorder.

Pricing, Discounts and Scholarships

Please visit the page of the particular training you wish to attend for information on available discounts and scholarships.

Tax Deduction

Money spent on continuing education, when taken to maintain and improve professional skills, is tax deductible. There are also other business circumstances that may make such expenses tax deductible. Please contact your accountant for details.

Where To Stay

The easiest way to find hotels near a training location is to go to www.orbitz.com, click on the “hotels” tab at the top of the page (you will automatically be in “quick search” on their home page)
select the option “search by address” (see the address of this workshop at the top of this page). This will give you a list of what hotels are available, how far, and at what price. You can then either book what you feel is appropriate through this service or by contacting the selected hotel directly.

What To Bring

  • Please bring a cushion if you cannot comfortably sit on the floor (chairs will be provided).
  • You are welcome to bring a pen and paper to take notes, and everything you need to know is in the training material that you will receive.
  • Wear comfortable clothes.
  • Don’t forget your smile and be prepared to laugh a lot!
  • Lunch is not provided. You are welcome to bring your own. There are inexpensive restaurants near all of our training locations.

What You Can’t Bring

  • Illegal / hallucinatory drugs of any kind, alcoholic anything and pets are not allowed in any of our trainings.
  • Please keep your cell phone switched off or on vibrate mode during all work sessions.

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Web / Online eLearning

Posted On January 27, 2010 In Category Events & Trainings, Online L.Y. Training
Web / Online eLearning

This is for your information only at this stage, and know that we are working on the creation of an interactive, web-based laughter yoga learning course designed to teach you how to learn everything you need to know about laughter yoga and its multi-faceted uses and applications. This course will lead to a professional Laughter Yoga certification.

We have compiled an unmatched level of professional expertise teaching Laughter Yoga worldwide over the past 6 years and are eager to share it with those who can’t travel in this unique online program that is easy to use and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Prepare to learn enhanced ways to create, spice up and strengthen the (therapeutic) impact of your laughter sessions!

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2010 Calendar Of Laughter Yoga Events

Posted On January 10, 2010 In Category Become A L.Y. Leader!, Upcoming Events
2010 Calendar Of Laughter Yoga Events

Here is our 2010 Calendar of Laughter Yoga events and trainings with dates, locations, pricing and available discounts:

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