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Laughter Leader Training
What You Will Learn And Take Home With You
Participants will get to understand and be able to:
Discuss the history of Therapeutic Laughter and Laughter Yoga
Answer frequently asked questions about Laughter Yoga and Laughter Clubs
Describe the benefits and contra-indications of Laughter Yoga
Explain why humor, happiness or reason are not necessary to laugh
Start and run a Laughter Club for the general public
Describe and demonstrate the different components of a Laughter Session, including a Laughter Meditation.
Describe the roles & responsibilities of the anchor person in a Laughter Club.
Organize a public seminar on Laughter Yoga
Be familiar with group dynamics and know how to effectively manage group laughter with a variety of participants (children, seniors, etc.)
Explain the Inner Spirit Of Laughter and how to add more laughter into one's life
Take groups to deeper levels of joy and inner peace through the Laughter Meditation
Implement Laughter Yoga in a corporate setting
Know how & where to market your services
We highly encourage our graduates to start and run free and public Laughter clubs whenever possible but you can also do so for a fee. Great personal benefits that go much beyond the financial aspect are to be gained through the running of a free and public Laughter Club.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who would like to add more laughter into their life and/or start a Laughter Club
HR professionals
Health care professionals
Activity and Recreation Therapists
People who want to get over anger or anxiety
Entertainment professional
Depressed People
Elder Care Managers
Marriage and Family Therapists
Sales Professionals
Senior Center Staff
Social Workers
Staff Members in Assisted -Living Facilities Teacher and communicators
What You Will Receive
A news coverage VCD on laughter yoga to help you present this method visually to others
A "Certified Laughter Yoga Leader" certificate
Recommended Reading
The only book about the new concept of laughter yoga and laughter clubs. Dr Kataria updates many developments, and brings news of how the idea has been implemented around the world since the 1999 edition. Includes the history, new theory & philosophy of the method, the scientific & yogic aspects of laughter, how laughter clubs start in different countries, World Laughter Day, sensible living, and more. 240 pages, more than 110 color and B/W photos.
Medical Advisory
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.
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.
The Dr Kataria School Of Laughter Yoga recognizes 2 levels of certification:
Certified Laughter Yoga Leaders follow a 2 days introductory training in Laughter Yoga with Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers. They are qualified L.Y. class instructors with a good understanding of the Laughter Yoga technique and philosophy. Click here to find out more about upcoming L.Y. Leader Trainings in your area
Certified Laughter Yoga Teachers are personally trained by Dr Kataria during a week-long intensive formation. They have a thorough understanding of the Laughter Yoga technique and philosphy, and are trained to train others. Click here to find out more about upcoming L.Y. Teacher Trainings.
