2 Day Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training
“What a fun and amazing weekend; THANK YOU! I am so excited to bring this to London and to the women in my groups and beyond. Laughter and fun changes lives and I am inspired by you. Thank you for facilitating an informative, interactive and fun course for us. You’re a hoot!”
Christine Vandenbor, Certified Laughter Yoga leader
LAUGH YOURSELF HEALTHY WITH LAUGHTER YOGA
IS AFFILIATED WITH DR. MADAN KATARIA’S INTERNATIONAL LAUGHTER YOGA UNIVERSITY IN BANGALORE, INDIA
BACK IN PLAY!!!!!
Location: Crieff Hills Retreat & Conference Centre
7098 Concession 1
Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0
Bring your own lunch, full kitchen
(please, no perfumes or nuts)
NEW EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Laugh Yourself Healthy, directed by Laughing Kathryn, offers Certified Laughter Yoga Leader seminars. In these delightful, interactive learning experiences, you’ll become certified and affiliated with Dr. Kataria’s International Laughter Yoga University.
This weekend of laughter yoga fun and learning is for anyone who wants more laughter and joy in their life, and enjoy a weekend of healing and stress-busting laughter. In this experiential and empowering training, you will gain a thorough understanding of all aspects of laughter yoga, and receive certification as a laughter yoga leader from Dr. Kataria’s School of Laughter Yoga. Experience the fun of connecting with your inner joy and child-like playfulness as well as the freedom of liberating your laughter from logic and conditions. During the weekend, you’ll:
- ascertain the principles of laughter yoga
- learn how to introduce laughter yoga to different venues
- the 40 Foundation laughter yoga exercises
- develop leadership skills
- discover the science behind Laughter Yoga
- gather information on how to run your own laughter yoga club
- understand the history of Laughter Yoga
This training will provide you with the confidence to lead laughter yoga sessions, start a laughter club, present laughter yoga to various groups while spending the entire weekend laughing, playing, dancing, bonding and meditating with a fabulous group of people. Become part of the global movement to spread laughter for peace, joy and good health. The two day process of training in laughter yoga provides certification at the level of Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL). This training provides all the Foundational concepts and practices that have been developed for leading a group through the process of a laughter session. The laughter session is easily modified to accommodate various levels of capability and content.
WHO NEEDS THIS COURSE? The following professionals have found great value in becoming a laughter yoga leader:
- Doctors and nurses
- Hospital social workers
- Athletic trainers
- Occupational and physical therapists
- Yoga teachers
- Alternative therapists and healers
- Life coaches
- Therapeutic recreation therapists
- Psychologists and psychotherapists
- Counselors
- Motivational speakers
- Educators & educational administrators
- Performance artists including actors, singers, clowns and comedians
- Nursing care activity coordinators
- Hospice volunteers
- HR and management training professionals
- Tourism professionals and tour guides
As a Participant, you can expect to:
*create a deeper sense of connection to your authentic self
*uncage your heart and tap into its wisdom and power
*feel lighter, have peace of mind and be inspired to action
*experience powerful shifts in your perspective
*access your courage as you confront and overcome fears
*feel increase levels of self-awareness, self-esteem and confidence
*discover how to transform “victim” mentality to that of empowered creator
*explore untapped leadership potential and gain clarity around your purpose
*experience alignment of mind, heart and body
*identify and transform key patterns of behaviour and limiting beliefs
*be equipped with empowering self-love strategies
*create powerful even lifelong connections with other participants
COURSE FACILITATOR
Kathryn Kimmins, a Healing Energy Minister since 2002, delivers through spiritual guidance Hands-on Healing encompassing Reiki, and CranioSacral Therapy. It seemed natural that the next major therapy to add to her skill set would be Laughter Yoga. Following her Certified Laughter Yoga leader accreditation in 2010, Kathryn founded Hamilton Grooves with Laughter Yoga, Living Healthier Lifestyle Seminars through Laughter Yoga and the Pied Piper of Laugh – a – Lot Program for Children. In October, 2012, she became a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher from the Iowa School of Laughter Yoga with Master teacher trainer, Laura Gentry, which is affiliated with the Laughter Yoga University of Bangalore, India. The training was held at Assisi Heights Spirituality Center at the Sisters of Saint Francis. This is a gorgeous retreat center on a generous portion of green space right in the heart of Rochester.
One of Kathryn’s many highlights as a laughter yoga teacher was when she was appointed as a Laughter Ambassador, Canada in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga for her dedicated and selfless services to promote Great Health, Joy and World Peace. A great achievement in the world of Laughter Yoga professionals.
Kathryn has facilitated over 3000 presentations across Ontario, and led and taught laughter yoga across Canada, since 2010, at corporate events, colleges and universities, retirement homes, financial institutions, recreation centres, church functions, outside evemts at City Hall, Hamilton Health Sciences, Toronto East General Hospital, health and wellness events, retreats, hospices and women auxiliary groups.
Audience numbers have exceeded 600 participants laughing for no reason. An enthusiastic and infectiously positive public speaker, Kathryn Kimmins energizes attendees and directs unforgettable laughter experiences. Kathryn’s workshops dissipate stress while refocusing attendees. Cheeks get rosy; eyes clear and twinkle; impish grins are everywhere to be seen; the room rapidly fills with friendly smiles and the air acquires the fragrance of joy. Her educational and experiential classes serve to boost morale, improve retention, and encourage team-building and creativity. As a laughter specialist, Kathryn has appeared on CTS Network Television, CHCH News, Hamilton Community News, Cable 14 News Hamilton, Rogers TV, and McMaster’s radio station FM 93.3-CFMU.
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What is the Teaching Format?
This is an interactive learning experience. It consists of:
- laughing lectures
- small group discussions
- practicums
- gibberish laughter
- open invitation to a retirement residence where we will lead a class together
- lots of laughter
Why Should I Attend? This two-day certification course is designed to provide a solid foundation for anyone interested in learning laughter yoga either for personal or professional purposes. Laughing Kathryn will give you an in-depth tour of laughter yoga and how to lead it in a variety of settings including laughter clubs, corporations, health and wellness events, schools, hospitals, retirement communities, nursing care facilities, and persons with disabilities. Upon completion, you’ll acquire the basic facilitation skills of how to lead a group of people through a laughter session and meditation. You’ll also learn the history, concept, philosophy and different steps of introducing laughter and meditation in the context of laughter yoga. You’ll spend time laughing, dancing, playing and meditating so you can go deep and transform yourself with laughter. That’s the essence of laughter yoga and also the way to become an effective teacher. The goal of this course is to put you on the road to a more healthy, confident, vibrant and joyful life. The course concludes with a rollicking graduation ceremony in which you’ll Laugh, Hop, Skip and Jump. Take the laughter pledge and be zealously awarded your laughing degree. You’ve never had such fun at a graduation ceremony!
What You Will Receive:
- Laughing Laura’s original Laughter Yoga Manual
- Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Certificate (valid for life) signed by Dr. Madan Kataria and Laughing Kathryn
- Dr. Kataria’s e-book Inner Spirit of Laughter and a mp3, Laughter in the Business World
- Additional pdf handouts to help you on your way
- All-in-all, a total cost of over $600
Cost:
- $500 regular rate
- Early bird: $450 no later than 10 business days prior to course start date.
- Bring a friend, save $15; bring two friends, save $25
- If staying overnight in “The Hermitage” at Crieff Hills, single occupancy is $80.25: single occupancy (2023 rates)
- payable directly to Crieff Hills.
- Please contact them at
1-519-824-7898 to book a room
Space is limited. Minimum of 8 people, maximum 10.
Completed Registration Form and Full Payment must be received at least ten business days before the training to reserve a space.
If participant cancels 10 working days before the workshop training date, a $60 cancellation charge will be applied. If a participant cancels after the 10 days, they may apply their total fee to a future training workshop or transfer their spot to someone else.
All cancellations should be submitted in writing by email.
Workshop dates to be announced, call for informaion
How Do I Register?
- To register phone direct: 905-574-1765 or email: Kathryn@LaughYourselfHealthy.ca
- $200 payable upon registration, balance due 10 business days before the training to reserve a space, payable by e-transfer.
Space is limited at this highly-sought seminar so enroll as soon as possible.
Please register by TBA to ensure a spot.
Bring your friends and let’s pack the place with laughter and levity! YEAH!
If you are into laughter for love, joy, peace and great health,
REGISTER NOW
Check out Kathryn’s blog at: http://laughyourselfhealthy.wordpress.com/
Call Kathryn direct at: 905-574-1765
Newly Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders
Nancy Patterson’s testimonial on the 2 day Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training
Just want to thank you again for the incredible and transformative weekend of laughter and joy. I have not been the same since. Our local hospice is going to use Laughter Yoga as a complementary practice and I will be presenting a demo/intro at the local library in the fall. Should be fun. When I retire in October I will have more time to develop a Laughter Club. Prior to this I hope to do some sessions at work for clients who are depressed and want to have more joy in their lives.
Thank you for the awesome experience. Your enthusiasm and energy is highly contagious and inspiring. I know I’m on the right path.
Cheers Ha Ha
I did the leader training of yoga laughter in 2019 with Kathryn. I was a little nervous to do the training but Kathryn made everyone in the class feel at ease and welcome. I had taken a class with Kathryn so I had an idea of what to expect and she exceeded my expectations throughout the weekend. The course material was presented in an interesting and fun manner. Our group was very diverse and Kathryn has the ability to make everyone feel special and unique. She gave us additional information about laughter yoga and also went through how to set up a class. I would highly recommend Kathryn as a teacher.
She is truly a blessed human being with many talents. Her follow up card reinforced her ability to make us all feel special and unique!
It has been a great privilege to have met such special person to teach this content… Kathryn Kimmins.
She is undoubtedly an awesome professional who with just a look you can connect yourself with; she has inspiring deep blue eyes that evocate relaxation, and experience. Her smile, and contagious laughter helped us to laugh openly and without reservation…
In the two days she taught us the 40 foundational exercises, explained the multiples benefits of laughter yoga and why it is so important to breathe from the diaphram.
I feel I have learned enough skills to run my own classes with different groups, as well as an ideal tool to combine with my profession.
The Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training has transformed my life with a new perspective, to see the importance of laughing everyday, while giving me the energy and strength to move forward. If you want to feel better, you need to laugh with Kathryn!!!
“I was first introduced to Laughter Yoga in November of 2014. I attended the demonstration with trepidation because I do have some physical limitations. Kathryn explained if you can laugh and breathe you can participate in Laughter Yoga. We spent the next fifteen minutes going through breathing exercises and laughing. I was hooked. I am visually impaired. Gibson, my guide dog, is my constant companion. Kathryn advised the other students that Gibson and I would be joining them. Everyone made us feel welcome. When it came time to take pictures, Gibson was included. Kathryn was patient as she explained verbally to me not by actions how to perform the moves. It was a tiring course over two days. She paced it well and encouraged us to go at our own pace. She taught how Laughter Yoga can be adapted for all age groups. I volunteer with seniors, long tern care homes, neighbourhood communities and prison ministries. I can see how laughter clubs can benefit all of these groups. My first laughter club will be with a deaf group.
Everyone can benefit from Laughter Yoga”.
“I’m happy that I have brought laughter because I have been shown by many the value of it in so many lives, in so many ways.”
Lucille Ball