June 1 & 2, 2024 Certified Laughter Leader Training –
. Only training of 2024!

Are you ready to add more  laughter to your life and other lives?

Then you are ready to train as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader.

 

This will be the ONLY training of 2024 and class is LIMITED to 10 new students to make for a vibrant learning community.

It will be held Saturday/Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024 in ( or near) Livingston, NJ offering a solid foundation in Laughter Yoga theory and practical application. After successful completion of the training you will be qualified as a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader (CLYL), an internationally recognized certification.

 Course approved for 13 Contact Hours for Activities Directors by NCCAP.

What you’ll get

  • Two full days of practice, helping you to laugh easily and often

  • Official CLYL Training Manual by email

  • CLYL Certificate signed by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga International

  • Laugh for No Reason e-book written by Dr. Kataria

  • Six-month membership to Laughter Yoga Prozone

  • Resources and networking with laughter professionals

  • Ongoing support and mentorship from Joan

  • A weekend of new laughter friends and so much more!

After completing training you will be able to:

  • Discuss the health benefits of laughter yoga

  • Apply techniques that create positive behavioral change in people, organizations and communities

  • Incorporate Laughter Yoga techniques and principles in your life and work

  • Facilitate Laughter Yoga sessions with groups

  • Effectively lead over 40 different Laughter Yoga exercises

  • Lead laughter meditations, grounding techniques and Pranayama yoga breathing

  • Know how to overcome obstacles during laughter sessions

  • Start a Laughter Yoga business and make income

  • Run a successful Laughter Yoga club and market yourself

  • Know how to offer venue specific Laughter Yoga sessions

  • Be prepared to lead Laughter Yoga classes, clubs, workshops, and seminars

Who should attend:  Nurses, Physicians, Activities Directors, Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers, Professors, Counselors, Physical & Occupational Therapists , Teachers, Eldercare workers, Mental Health Staff, Yoga and fitness teachers, Management or Human Resource Professionals, Wellness Professionals including Meditation and Life coaches and simply anyone wanting to add more laughter to the lives of others including their own.

Logistics: We train both days from 9:30am-4:30pm with a 1 hour break for lunch. The exact location will be sent 1 week before start date.

Registration Fee: $400 is  full registration. Early Bird rate of $365 for those who register by April 15. BOGO half off, for two who join together ($600 total or $300 each)

Speak to Joan before you pay/register.

About Joan:

She has been working as a Laughter Yoga teacher since 2018 as her main livelihood. In her spare time she is a college adjunct teaching English and Humanities. She has trained over 60 certified laughter yoga leaders and is beyond blessed to have found her life’s purpose!

Cancellations:  Up to 7 days prior to start date, you will receive a full refund minus $65. Cancel within 7 days and up to the day before (5/25/24) then you will receive 50% refund. No refunds or credits after program has started.  In the event I have to cancel, you will receive a full refund within 30 days of the original start date.

Testimonials:

“What makes a Laughter Yoga training session successful? It’s the person who is providing such training. Joan brought the compassion, passion, knowledge and unique leadership skills to provide the safe, warm, non-judgemental  environment I personally needed to get the most benefits from the training. I feel motivated and empowered to incorporate the skills I learned to bring Laughter, Joy and healing in my life and continue my journey in sharing with others so they can be the best they can be also” Joni Jones, RNBC Behavioral Health/Addictions Nurse.

“Thanks for changing my entire life perspective. The most valuable aspect about the training was the realization that laughter is medicine and has the power to change your entire life perspective…” Lauren C.

“Joan is an amazing, generous human being who both knows her material and teaches it well. She is also honest about what she does not know and kind with her feedback. She created a warm, friendly, environment and I think I’ve made friends for life with my classmates. I can recommend this training without reservation” RM, Psychiatrist.

“I found the course emotionally refreshing. Joan was very engaging and truly has a very high amount of positive energy which I really benefitted from.” Robin Overlook

“Joan is an excellent teacher whose joy is infectious. Her radiant smile and contagious laughter invites students to release their inhibitions and just have fun! I highly recommend this training  or Joan’s Laughter Yoga classes to anyone with an inkling of interest!” Lindsay Monal, Yoga Teacher and Wellness Specialist.

“The training was amazing. Afterwards I felt ready to lead my first group and I was so happy to learn that Joan indicated she would be a mentor for me. I know there are more hands on things to learn and looking forward to learning them. HoHoHaHaHa” J. Arrington Leggins, Social Worker

“To find a truly helpful teacher who brings spontaneity, joy and openness to teaching, choose Joan.” K.B. Licensed Counselor

“Joan Castellano is a wonderful teacher and made the 2 days go very quickly. I learned so much and hope to apply it in my daily practice as a psychiatrist and bring about changes in our community” Love, Maya Malhotra, MD, Psychiatrist.