Laughter Yoga- the lighter side of health and wellness -

Certification Course

Guelph, Ontario

January 26, 27 - 2013

www.LaughterTraining.net

Laughter Yoga is a new idea – simple and profound - an exercise routine which alleviates stress, stimulates energy throughout the body and creates a sense of peace and wellbeing. 

Based on the principle that laughter is a physical action and is not dependent on jokes or comedy.

Laughter Yoga practices are easily learned and are suitable for all ages and physical capacities.

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.

Certification is provided by the ‘Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga’ and is of lifetime duration with no requirements for renewal.

Originating in India in 1995, the medical physician Dr. Madan Kataria began developing a system of exercises incorporating aspects of movement, yogic breathing and play with the intention of facilitating more effective recovery for patients in his clinic. Initial experiments with groups in his neighborhood park proved so successful that the idea quickly spread leading to the formation of ‘Laughter Clubs’ across a large area of the country, becoming known as ‘the Laughing Clubs of India’.

Laughter Yoga (sanskrit - hasya yoga) has expanded internationally with applications in a range of fields: medical, social, business and personal development.

Laughter Yoga in Ontario is now recognised as a practical method for increasing levels of health and wellness for participants and practitioners.

The two day process of training in Laughter Yoga provides certification at the level of ‘Laughter Yoga Leader’ (CLYL).This is the training that provides all of 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 context.

A further five day process results in certification at the level of ‘Laughter Yoga Teacher’ (CLYT). All laughter yoga teachers have trained with either Dr. Kataria or a ‘master trainer’ selected by Dr. Kataria.

Only laughter yoga teachers registered with Laughter Yoga International are authorised by Dr. Kataria for provision of certification at the level of Laughter Yoga Leader with ‘Dr. Katarias’ School of Laughter Yoga’.

 Laughter Leader Certification with Laughter Yoga International 

    Date: January 26, 27 - 2013    Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada. 

    Venue: Holiday Inn - Hotel and Conference Centre,                   601 Scottsdale Drive, Guelph, Ontario N1G 3E7 

     Times:  Day One - 9:30am to 5pm, Day Two - 9:30am to 4pm. 

    Cost:  $295 regular rate. $275 (14 days prior to course start date)Discount of $25 per person on groups of two or more.

    Training without certification and associated materials $175 *    Review for past certificants $75*

tax included in all pricings. *no group discount on these rates

    What you will learn in Certified Laughter Leader Training: This is the training on how to lead a laughter session for social clubs, businesses, seniors, school children and people with  special needs.You will acquire the basic facilitation skills of how to lead a group of people through laughter session and meditation. You will also learn the history,concept, philosophy and different steps of introducing laughter and meditation in the context of Laughter Yoga.    What you will receive:    •Current Training Manual (PDF and printed version)    •Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga - Laughter Leader Certificate    •Registration as a member of Laughter Yoga International    •Six month free access to http://laughteryoga.org/prozone - resource centre for Laughter Yoga practitioners    •Multiple resources relevant to Laughter Yoga

Payment terms:    50% payable on registration, balance due on first day of course.    Payment options:

◦ Cheque by mail * ◦ Online via Interac ◦ Paypal via Email request (service fee applied)

    * Cheques payable to Duncan Cook        Mailing address: 10 Home Street, Apt. C, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 2E5       email duncan_ca@hotmail.com phone (519) 836-6894

    note: Holiday Inn room rate of $99.99 per night plus taxes available to those seeking accommodation     for this course. Booking instructions provided on registering.

    Further information on Laughter Yoga available at:    www.LaughterYoga.org

www.LaughterYoga-Ontario.com

Course Outline

 Day One 

                                                                                                          Welcome and introductions                                                                              

   Nature and purpose of Laughter Yoga                                          Laughter Session - 30 minutes                                                                             Comments/Feedback/Discussion

                                                                                           Madan Kataria interview (10 min video)                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Laughter Session 

   Key points for leading a Laughter Session     

lunch - one hour                                                                                            

   Laughter Meditation                                                              Practice exercises                                                                                              

   Laughter Session - Practicing leading - 30 minutes                                                                                                                                        Laughter Yoga in various contexts - with seniors,                                            

   with children, special needs, in business.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

   Review of day - comments/feedback                                                                    

Day Two

Laughing Alone - Laughing and Breathing PracticesLaughter Session - Practice leading Madan Kataria (20 minute video)

Practice exercises - partner assistedRecap on forty foundational exercises

lunch - one hourReview

Integration exerciseLaughter Dance Party

Certification Ceremony About Laughter Yoga International

Conclusion and commentsGroup Closing

Duncan CookA9er completion of basic Laughter Leader Training in 2005 with Dr. Madan Kataria  in Toronto,   Duncan began facilitating regular Laughter Sessions in Guelph, Ontario. A core group of  participants gather frequently to enjoy the benefits that come with unconditional laughter.

In April of 2006, Duncan enrolled in further training with Dr. Kataria, going on to enter a  five day intensive, receiving certification as Laughter Leader Teacher , following up with a further five day course in Chicago in 2010.

Duncan began presenting certification courses and workshops   in 2009 and has been collaborating with others to bring Laughter Yoga to communities throughout Ontario.

Course Facilitators

Sue CraigReceived Laughter Yoga certification with Dr. Kataria in 2006. Sue is partner in marriage to Duncan, and brings an additional dynamic to the courses and workshops in which she co-facilitates.

Trained in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner level and maintains a client based practice using the skills and techniques of NLP.

Sue also develops and presents workshops and courses in NLP processes.

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