Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr Madan Kataria in 1995.

It is a unique concept where anyone can laugh and receive the many supportive health benefits, without the need of comedy, humour, or jokes.

Although initiated as an exercise with breathwork, gentle movement, eye contact and willingness it very soon spills over into real contagious laughter. Research shows the body doesn’t know the difference between real or simulated laughter, you can receive all the stress reducing and wellbeing effects anyway.

Heart-opening belly laughter activates the calming parasympathetic nervous system and stimulates the vagus nerve supporting digestion, releasing a cocktail of ‘happy’ chemicals. The stress hormone cortisol naturally reduces, which in turn allows an energy boost which strengthens the immune system. Even if you don’t feel like laughing – bring your willing body and it will change your mind.

Personal, Professional Development

Explore the Deeper Happiness

Mel offers the following sessions online and in person:

• Wellbeing Thru Laughter Sessions
• Laughter in the Workplace Sessions

Mel also offers the following courses:

• Intros and Laughter Therapy Training
• Basic One Day Laughter Yoga Training
• Certified Two Day Laughter Yoga Leader Training
• Certified Five Day Laughter Yoga Teacher Training

Therapeutic Laughter Facilitation and Playshops – Available for groups of all ages, Multi-Professional Backgrounds, Ice Breakers, One-One Coaching, Half Day Intro’s, Certified Training, Hospitality/Inset Days and Team Building for Community and the Corporate Sector.

Laughter Yoga Testimonials

Feedback from my Sessions via Zoom Supporting Mental Health Awareness

Mel was incredibly accommodating, adapting seamlessly to my brief, as we embarked on running her session sandwiched in the middle of, what was already, a very busy programme for Mental Health Awareness and Learning at Work Week’

Mel brought her quirky, fun, energetic and very ‘real self’ to the session. She was very mindful of the specific needs of the group she was working with and very quickly built a wonderful rapport with our staff. Her very relaxed and warm demeanour blended with the right mix of theory and practical exercises created a very rich and engaging session – the best take-up of any such session we have had to date!

We were so impressed with her level of professionalism and great communicative style.

What a great tonic for us all during lockdown! With our gratitude and thanks.

Mel’s wealth of knowledge is a gift. She approached it all with a beautiful gentle grace in loving kindness. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking for an uplifting yet deep therapeutic tool in its own right to enhance their coaching.