Laughter Yoga explained
Intentional laughter combined with yogic breathing, movement and play.
Laughter Yoga combines intentional laughter with breathing, gentle movement and playful group exercises. It does not depend on something funny happening first. The practice is guided in a safe, inclusive setting and can be adapted for workplaces, communities and online groups.
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No expectations
Nobody is singled out or expected to entertain the room.
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No pressure
You do not have to arrive happy or deny how you actually feel.
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No poses
The yoga connection is mainly the breath, not mats, lycra or flexibility.
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No jokes
The laughter is not built around comedy, punchlines or cultural references.
What you do not need
No jokes, yoga poses, flexibility or good mood required.
Inside a session
What happens in a Laughter Yoga session?
Tové adapts every session to the group, but most follow the same clear structure.
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Arrive and breathe
Simple breathing and gentle movement help the group settle into the space.
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Begin playfully
Tové introduces easy intentional laughter exercises without putting anyone on the spot.
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Let the group connect
Eye contact, shared rhythm and permission often help the laughter become more natural.
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Close and ground
The active part is followed by rest, reflection or relaxation so people leave settled.
Scientific research
Research supports benefits for stress, mood and wellbeing.
Laughter Yoga International, founded by Dr Madan Kataria, maintains a growing research library. It includes studies reporting reduced stress, anxiety and fatigue after short Laughter Yoga sessions, improved mood, energy and sleep, and a reduced cortisol response to acute stress.
Common questions
Straight answers to the questions people ask most.
The official pathway is Basic Learning Course, Certified Leader Training, Certified Teacher Training and Master Trainer. Tové offers the first three courses. Tové holds the Master Trainer qualification, the highest level in the system.
Choose the Basic Learning Course to learn Laughter Yoga for yourself. Choose Leader Training if you want to facilitate group sessions. Teacher Training is for qualified Leaders who want to train and certify other Leaders.
No. Training is designed to build confidence through practical experience. You are not expected to arrive as a polished performer.
Leader Training qualifies you to facilitate Laughter Yoga sessions for groups, communities and organisations within the terms of the certification.
The Basic Learning Course is available online. Leader delivery options vary by date, while Teacher Training is planned as an immersive in-person experience.
Work with Tové
Book a session or train to lead Laughter Yoga.
Choose a corporate wellbeing service or professional Laughter Yoga training.
FOR WORKPLACES & TEAMS
Workplace Laughter Yoga sessions
Interactive workshops, wellbeing programmes and event sessions designed to reduce stress, strengthen connection and lift the energy in the room.
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FOR INDIVIDUALS & PRACTITIONERS
Professional Laughter Yoga training
Learn the foundations, qualify as a Certified Leader or progress to Teacher Training with Master Trainer Tové Kane.
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