Welcome to September 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 – creating healthier workplaces and happier lives through laughter, connection and joy.
In September News we share the following…
- Transformation from Yours Truly
- The UnitedMind Survey: Teaser!
- Laughter Therapist Training October
- Laughter Yoga Teacher Training November
- Neuroplastic Fantastic The Midnight Construction Crew
- Greater Yoga Connection than You May Think cont’d.
- Laughter Yoga Teacher Reunion BOOK 2028 NOW
- Laughter Club (St Albans) and Telephone Laughter Updates
- Laughter Yoga Training in London, Hemel Hempstead, Preston, Durham, and Online
- 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
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Transformation from Yours Truly
You have to willing change to happen for it to start presenting itself in your life.
End of August showed up as transformation in full bloom.
The seed is planted at the moment you consider Laughter Yoga for yourself.
I spent five days in Liverpool teaching Laughter Yoga Teacher Training, the next step from being a Laughter Yoga Facilitator, and the Let It Be space set a beautiful frame for deep exploration and involvement in a process far beyond the Laughter Club practice where we meet to physically laugh.
You may think Laughter Yoga is simply a concept of laughing for no reason, but let me tell you…
When you delve into the depth of laughter and find yourself submerged in the inner spirit of laughter and your own connection with the Universe and all-things-joy, there is no going back from discovering your passion and your life.
You become the fire that sustains the laughter core in your own life and the transformation you undergo not only teaches you the truest of values that comes from laughter but your essence embraces the most eternal of energies, joy, gratitude, laughter and love.
Oh no, you may think, that is not what I want from Laughter Yoga Training.
Well.
To share Laughter Yoga fully and connectedly there is an inner boundary you must cross, not to show the world but simply to show yourself that there is more to you than the ego that is satisfied by getting a booking and hearing people cheer very good, very good.
We show up for ourselves and our souls thrive through helping people recover from stress, poor mental health, physical challenges and personal ‘stuff’.
If you have not laughted your laughter, and cried your tears, screamed your anger, and let go of your fear, how will you be fully able to support someone else going through those deep stages of emotional release?
Whether you like it or not, Laughter Yoga paves the way for becoming whole and complete in a space where everything is empty and meaningless when we let go of judgement and ego.
Transformation touched me deeply on the five days in Liverpool.
I believe joy is not a luxury – it’s a human strength and my business, UnitedMind, and I are an outstanding partner in joy.
Through laughter, connection and evidence-informed wellbeing, I help people and organisations create healthier workplaces, happier lives, and a future where joy is not an afterthought – it is a way of living.
Until we laugh together again…
Warmly,
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 (she/her)
Founder | Joy Catalyst | Laughter Yoga Master Trainer (UK)
The UnitedMind Survey – teaser!
There is still a lot of planning going on to meet your awesome thoughts, experiences, and ideas which you shared when you completed The UnitedMind Survey in June/July.
Your comments are incredibly valuable, and I am truly grateful that you’ve chosen to share them with me.
New ways to connect with laughter and others are in the cards, as are special and exclusive retreats, it is all very exciting and you may wish to clear some space in your 2027-diary for an indulgent nutrition-exploding summer weekend/retreat for a starter.
Thank you for being part of the UnitedMind onwards journey.
With Gratitude,
Lotte Mikkelsen (she/her)
Founder | Joy Catalyst | Laughter Yoga Master Trainer (UK)
UnitedMind – creating healthier workplaces and happier lives through laughter, connection and joy.
If you have any question of would like to learn more about Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy, please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 7736341717.
Accredited Laughter Therapist Training – ONCE A YEAR
The Power of Laughter in Therapy
This programme adds depth and width to the knowledge and wisdom of therapeutic practices and therapeutic laughter by bringing together the method with the latest research.
The Laughter Therapist Training addresses the much needed aspect of mind and mentality at play in joyfulness and fun, and the need for playing with the pain life presents to us all.
This training is for people with a background in healthcare as therapist, holistic therapist or counsellor, being a Laughter Yoga Professionals is not a requirement but a therapist background is. As Laughter Therapist you must have an understanding and ability to handle your clients’ emotional release and experience of catharsis.
On the 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Training you learn to run a Laughter Yoga session and finish your training with a presentation, whereas over the minimum 50 hours of learning on the Laughter Therapist Training you learn to facilitate one-on-one or group sessions using therapeutic laughter, creative storytelling, improvisation and drama, as well as Laughter Yoga techniques.
The Laughter Therapist Training runs over two and a half days but that does not complete the course. It runs in the following way allowing you to complete within the time-frame given
- 2-day in-person training
- 6-12 months case study work (minimum 2 case studies to be completed, 1 group, 1 individual) finishing with a dissertation
- 1/2 day to present your dissertation and complete the training. This day can be organised as an online or in-person meeting
The qualification is available once a year and can be booked via www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughtertherapist.
Next training runs on 9-10 October 2026, both days from 9:30 to 17:30, in Stanmore / North London.
If you have any question of would like to learn more about Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy, please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 7736341717.
Laughter Yoga Teacher Training – STANMORE NEXT
After returning from Liverpool end of August, and the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training, I am excited about the next course running 27-30 November in Stanmore / North London.
Becoming a Laughter Yoga Teachers gives you the opportunity to spread Laughter Yoga even further than through your own workshops and clubs as you teach your own network of Laughter Yoga Leaders to share the method in their communities.
Your journey has only just started when you enter the venue on the first day of the Laughter Yoga Teacher Training. The course in an exploration and an in-depth emersion into the power of laughter and the true extensive benefits anyone has the potential of experiencing and sharing.
Training as a Laughter Yoga Teacher is not only for Laughter Yoga Leader who wants to teach, it is also for those who want to deepen their wisdom and skills in presenting Laughter Yoga.
The course is also available as an online training with full certification and all courses can be booked via www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogateacher.
Next training runs on 27-30 November 2026, all days from 8:00 to 18:00, in Stanmore / North London.
If you have any question of would like to learn more about Laughter Yoga and Laughter Therapy, please contact me on lotte@unitedmind.co.uk, or call +44 (0) 7736341717.
Neuroplastic Fantastic: The Midnight Construction Crew
In my last UnitedMind Monthly News, I talked about acetylcholine, the brain’s chemical “yellow highlighter” that marks new habits when you focus deeply during the day. But highlighting a blueprint doesn’t build the house or home.
To permanently lock in your new skills, mindset shifts or healthy habits, you have to hand the blueprint over to your brain’s midnight construction crew. Real neuroplastic change doesn’t actually finalise while you are awake, it happens while you sleep.
Why Your Brain Rewires in the Dark
When you go to sleep, your brain undergoes a massive physical and chemical shift. It stops taking in new information from the outside world and turns entirely inward to optimise its hardware through two critical processes,
- Synaptic Pruning: Your brain clears out the clutter. It systematically weakens and dissolves the unused pathways, like that bad habit you successfully resisted during the day, freeing up vital mental energy.
- Memory Consolidation: The brain replays the highlighted “focused” moments of your day at up to 20 times normal speed. It physically strengthens those specific connections, moving them from short-term temporary storage into the permanent, automated highway of your long-term memory.
Without high-quality sleep, the brain’s “construction crew” never shows up. You can focus perfectly all day, but if your rest is skimpy then the highlighted pathways fade away, and you wake up right back at square one.
3 Ways to Supercharge Your Midnight Construction
- Protect the 90-Minute Window: The deepest stages of sleep, which occur early in the night, are vital for structural change. Avoid caffeine or heavy meals within 4 to 6 hours of bedtime so your brain can drop smoothly into this deep rewiring state.
- Do a “Brain Dump” Before Bed: If your mind is racing with tomorrow’s to-do list, your brain stays in a high-stress alert mode, blocking deep restorative cycles. Write everything down on paper before your head hits the pillow to signal to your nervous system that it is safe to begin construction.
- Keep a Cool Construction Site: Your body temperature needs to drop by about 1°C to initiate deep sleep. Lower your thermostat or crack a window open, a cooler room actively triggers the biological signals required for deep, neuroplastic rest.
Finally, avoid any screen check and light on during times you involuntarily wake up during the night.
The Neuro-Action Step for This Month Tonight, view your sleep not as “dead time,” but as active construction time. When you turn off the lights, take 30 seconds to think about the one positive habit or skill you practised today. Give the Midnight Construction Crew their exact blueprint and let neuroplasticity build a better brain for you while you drift off.
Speak to me about how you can benefit from workshops and training, I am easily contacted on email info@lottemikkelsen.com, or mobile +44 (0) 7736341717.
Greater Yoga Connection Than You May Think, cont’d
As I continue to share the connection between Laughter Yoga and Yoga, it becomes clearer what more we have in comment between the two practices.
This has been a great exploration for me, and I hope you enjoy this valuable depth to our practice of Laughter Yoga.
Beyond the fun, the laughter and the playfulness there is a depth in Laughter Yoga that is rooted in the ancient depth of Yoga.
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.
We have covered Limb 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, and in September we will look at meditation, please read on about Limb 7.
Dhvana – Meditation
In Laughter Yoga:
Sustained laughter leads to:
- Thought-free awareness
- Emotional stillness after release
Often followed by silence or relaxation
Philosophical Meaning:
Meditation is not seriousness—it is effortless presence.
Spiritual Insight:
Bliss arises naturally when mental tension dissolves.
| 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 judgement | 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, accessible, and light-hearted.
It does not make me a Yoga Teacher but I feel blessed to have a fuller understanding how the world is connected more extensively within Laughter Yoga and Yoga, and I have a feeling this will pave the way for new ideas and opportunities.
Stay tuned!
Next time is the final connection and it is Limb 8, absorption and unity consciousness.
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.
Laughter Yoga Teacher Reunion BOOK 2028 NOW
If you are a Laughter Yoga Teacher please join us on 7-9 July 2028 at De Vere Latimer Estate in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1UG.
Make sure you get your space and room now as there is limited space (the message from the estate itself)!
The cost per room for the weekend is £290 paid via bank transfer or £300 paid via card, Klarna, or PayPal. Book via the Shop on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product/laughter-yoga-teacher-reunion/.
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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 06 September 2026 from 13:00-13:30 online on Zoom
- We are looking to start laughing in Hemel Hempstead at 13:00-14:15 UK time real soon – more to come
- 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 2024/2025/2026 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 Yoga Training
London, Hemel Hempstead, Durham, Preston, Online
Summer is the season for opportunities!
Laughter turn opportunities into connections, health, and possible positive outcomes.
I would love to share the wisdom of Laughter Yoga with you.
If you cannot make the dates and locations, there is also an online option running every month over 4 sessions at 19:00-21:30 all four days plus an extra optional catch up session.
It is an outstanding opportunity to learn how you can impact others with joy and connecting inside and out, get tools to tackle stressors all around in everyday life, and experience health on a whole new level.
You can book your place via the shop on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogaleader/ and read more about the training on www.unitedmind.co.uk/training/laughter-yoga-leader.
If you are already a Laughter Yoga Leader this is an invitation to deepen your knowledge and submerge yourself into the vastness of universal laughter and joy. Step your Laughter Journey up one notch and book on www.unitedmind.co.uk/product-category/laughteryogateacher/.
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 Training Dates and News
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.
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, available, 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:
- 03-04 October 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Hemel Hempstead from £225
- 15-16 October 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Preston from £225
- 17-18 October 2026 Laughter Yoga Leader Durham from £225
- 05-06 December 2026 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:
- Wednesdays 02, 09, 16, 23 September 2026 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Tuesdays 06, 13, 20, 27 October 2026 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
- Wednesdays 04, 11, 18, 25 November 2026 at 19:00-21:30 from £225
More online training dates 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:
- 27-30 November 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 for 2027 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/):
- 14 November 2026 10:00-15:30 Stanmore / North London £145 early bird
- 25 January 2027 10:00-15:30 Online £145 early bird
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.