Welcome to November 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 November News we share the following…
- SAD or just sad from Yours Truly
- New Laughter Yoga Training venue in London
- Pay your training with Klarna or Stripe
- Inner Spirit of Laughter Workshop
- Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor
- MS Society Online Laughter Club – please join us
- Laughter Club (St Albns) 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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SAD or just sad from Yours Truly
Teaching Mental Health First Aid and Physical First Aid has expanded my mind and experience of life to different aspects of our health and wellbeing.
There are elements of first aid, that with the in-depth training I have been undertaken has made me think about my own health in slightly different ways – which makes me laugh ongoingly, mostly at myself.
Laughter is a great way to discharge worry and catastrophising.
What first came to me was the fact that many sensations in the chest, such as heart burn for example, can be a sign of eating a really spicy meal but it can also be a sign of more sinister heart and abdominal conditions, which in a way I knew about but first aid has brought it home for sure.
The other topic I suddenly started thinking about was choking. Who would give me up to 5 back blows if I choke? So I have started cutting my food finely…
Those elements of life perspective is only one side of it, though.
Then there is all of the mental health coming to life as I realise the anxiety that goes with worry, it is embedded and the same thing really.
Now, we do need a bit of anxiety, tension and stress to function but when it becomes unmanageable and overshadowing life itself that is when it is unhealthy.
Ask for help!
We have entered shorter and darker days a while ago, and many people are affected by the reduced number of ligth-full hours in our waking life.
Surround yourself with people who brighten your life, they are a clear path through many challenges.
SAD (Seasonal Accective Disorder) is often referred to when we enter autumn and winter as one treatment can be phototherapy but another could be great therapy do dismantle SAD is laughter as one of the missing ingredients in our brain chemistry is the wonderful neurotransmitter serotonin, and laughter gives the levels a boost.
Serotonin creates a long-lasting feeling of happiness and can be triggered by laughter according to Mayo Clinic.
If we in addition feed our body good nurturing foods we are furthermore strenghtening the gut-brain axis through the production of serotonin as 80% of all serotonin is produced in the gut.
Be good to yourself physically and mentally.
Remember SAD not only exists in autumn and winter, there is also a spring and summer version available…
There are many signs of depression in general, e.g.
- Feeling sad or down most of the day, nearly every day
- Losing interest in activities that used to bring you pleasure
- Having low energy and feeling lethargic and sluggish
- Sleeping too much
- Having difficulty concentrating
- Feeling hopeless, worthless and/or guilty
- Having thoughts of ending life
Specific to fall and winter SAD, sometimes referred to as winter depression,
- Oversleeping
- Appetite changes, typically a craving for foods high in carbohydrates
- Weight gain
- Tiredness or low energy
Specific to spring and summer SAD, sometimes called summer depression,
- Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- Poor appetite
- Weight loss
- Agitation, increased irritability, and/or anxiety
Depression is not season specific it happens all year around and if you see the signs and hear of the symptoms, start the conversation!
There is no health without mental health nor without physical health.
Sharing laughter is not only fun, it is also very, very healthy, and a key to living life with curiosity, vitality and panache!
Laughter Professionals around the world are here to help.
Friends are here to help and they are the salt of the Earth, the essentials you bring with you where you go, always in your heart.
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
New Laughter Yoga Training venue in London
Mel and I are over the moon that we have found a venue in London to replace our long-term home for Laughter Training in Neal’s Yard.
Neal’s Yard Meeting Rooms are undergoing refurbishment with the intention to create a bed and breakfast environment so sadly the rooms are no longer available to us.
Great news as mentioned, we found a beautiful space in Belsize Park, 8 minutes walk from the station, Northern Line, Edgware branch.
The Cuckoo’s Nest is a wonderful space in Primrose Hill, North London where we will be holding the London-based Laughter Yoga Leader Training and Laughter Therapist Training from 2025.
I am still teaching at Loreto College in St Albans, Cotton Court in Preston, and Alington House in Durham, so no change to other locations.
The Cuckoo’s Nest is in the basement of Libby’s Bakery and Cafe (always gluten free), and our first course held here will be 1-2 March 2025.
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.
Pay your training with Klarna or Stripe
When you book your training you can now choose to pay in instalments via Klarna or PayPal, and Stripe is also a payment option.
In the past full payment has been required but with the new payment methods it may be easier for you to book your course in time for your training dates without worrying about the up-front payment.
Klarna offers paying in 3 instalments or to pay next month, or pay in full on purchase, giving you the opportunity to pay in your own time if you need the extra credit, Stripe is a popular option and even PayPal now offers paying in instalments.
Remember the credit agreement you make with easy payments is between you and credit-giver, Klarna or Paypal in this case.
The Laughter Yoga training helps you develop second to none life skills and Klarna helps you manage your investment.
Time to book your training in the UnitedMind Online Shop.
Thank you for joining the rapidly growing number of people who are up to something with laughter in their life!
Any questions about the training courses please do email me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk.
Inner Spirit of Laughter Workshop
We are excited to be filling up the space with laughter loving people – in Stanmore, North London, 8 minutes’ walk from the station which is the end stop on the Jubilee Line.
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.
Connect with your natural laughter!
The Inner Spirit of Laughter workshop takes you on a journey through truth, life, being, core values, laughter, your laughter, inhibitions, 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.
Brainz Magazine Executive Contributor
To be invited to be an Executive Contributor in the Brainz Magazine was a privilege I gratefully and graciously accepted.
The magazine is a prace to brand and to voice important messages.
I already have a serious of articles to publish over the coming months and look forward to seeing them being read by colleagues and experts in business and life.
When we start communicating we can have an impact, keeping quiet is no way of sharing super-impactful and life changing secrets to health, longevity, vitality, enjoyment, and abundance.
For more information about corporate workshops, interview opportunities, training courses, and other events 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 3 November 2024 at 13:00-13:30 UK time
- 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 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)
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.
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 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
- 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:
- Wednesays 06, 13, 20, 27 November 2024 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Fridays 06, 13, 20, 27 December 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:
- 16-19 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.
