Next Certified Laughter Yoga Leadership Training with Kathy.

13th- 15th August 2026. Cairns, QLD, Australia.

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Become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and learn how to facilitate Laughter Yoga sessions which combine gentle yogic breathing and stretching with childlike playfulness and simulated laughter exercises designed to stimulate our natural flow of spontaneous laughter.

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Laughter Yoga is a non-humour, body based, style of laughter shared for increased overall wellbeing, bonding, stress release, community/team building and many other reasons.

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We've all heard the saying, 'Laughter is the best medicine". But did you know that;

1. Laughter is great physical exercise.
2. Laughter makes you feel good.
3. Laughter releases endorphins.
4. Laughter releases natural pain killers in the body.
5. Laughter defuses and helps to neutralise the stress response.
6. Laughter is attractive.
7. Laughter is naturally anti aging.
8. Laughter helps you to connect and bond.
9. Laughter is a universal language.
10. Laughter boosts and strengthens your immune system function.
11. Laughter naturally combats depression.

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WHO is this training for?

This training would be a great addition to your personal or professional tool kit if you are a;

• Teacher,

• Aged care or disability care support worker,

• Carer of any kind,

• Facilitator of any kind of healing or personal development modality,

• Community support worker,

• Women's Circle or Mens Circle facilitator,

• Health Practitioner,

• Fitness Instructor,

• Team Builder,

• Someone who wants to start a Laughter Club,

• Or anyone who feels particularly drawn to this training.

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This training is

• Accredited and Certified by Dr Kataria's School of Laughter Yoga (founder of Laughter Yoga).

• Acknowledged by Laughter Yoga Australia as a - Level One - BRONZE - 2 Day Laughter Yoga Leadership Training.

• And a great addition to your personal & professional development!

 

Your 2.5 Day Certified Laughter Yoga Leadership Training with Kathy Popplewell OVERVIEW. 

 

Day One ~ Your 'One Day Giggleshop'!

In this day one immersion you will explore

~ laughter from a participants point of view 

~ your relationship to laughter

~ what laughter effects (physically, mentally, emotionally)

~ the benefits of laughter through embodied experience.

 

 

Day Two ~ Leading Laughter Yoga

On the second day of the training we focus on the Laughter Yoga Leadership Training aspects. And you will explore and learn about laughter yoga

~ from a  facilitators point of view.

~ how to help others to rediscover laughter in their lives with laughter yoga.

~ how to run/lead a laughter yoga session.

~ the laughter yoga history and philosophy.

~ ways you may start a free laughter yoga club or offer complementary laughter yoga sessions to groups (to build your experience and confidence leading laughter sessions).

~ brainstorm how you will ​integrate it into your life, biz or offerings and what your vision is with laughter yoga and make a plan towards for filling that vision.

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Day Three (half day) ~ Community Laughter Session

Now you get to weave all the pieces into action and experience in our community laughter session. Come along and experience how Kathy offers a laughter session to community, experience what it feels like, the energy, the flow of the session and practice leading a laugh or two within this community laughter session.

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This Certified Laughter Yoga Leadership Training will be facilitated IN PERSON by Australian Laughter Ambassador, Laughter Yoga Teacher, Australasian Laughter Conference 2008 Winner Best Female Laugher & Sacred Women's Circle Facilitator, Kathy Popplewell.

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Your Training package with Kathy includes: 

• Your Two days of face to face training (Thurs & Fri).

• A community laughter practice session (Sat).

• Training Manual and Workbook.

• Herbal teas.

• A delicious healthy high vibration lunch.

• Delicious home made whole food treats.

• Your Laughter Yoga Leadership Certification of Completion.

• Follow up mentoring.

PLUS YOUR BONUS

• 6 week Transform your life with Laughter Challenge (valued at $222) which will be run following on from the training. This BONUS includes weekly online video group calls (join live or watch the replay) that you can tap into. Access to the Online Group and Group chat. Transform your life with Laughter Diary (PDF workbook). And guided laughter, relaxation, and manifestation meditation (audio files).

 

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When

Laughter Yoga Leadership Training...
Thursday 13 August 2026. 10am - 4.30pm.

Friday 14 August 2026. 10am - 4.30pm.

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Community Laughter Practice Session...

Saturday 15 August 2026. 9.45am - 12 noon. 

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Where

Cairns, QLD, Australia.

VENUE TBA.


Bring
Cushion, bottle of water, mat to lay on for meditation/relaxation, pens. This event is catered however please bring special snacks or beverages you want.

 

 

Dress

Please wear clothes you can comfortably and freely sit, move around, breath, laugh, move and lay on the floor in. 

 

Investment

$555 for Early Birds til 13th July or $595 thereafter.

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As there is a limited number of spaces available per training (we specialise in small group trainings to ensure maximum impact) a $200 deposit is required to secure your place and full payment of the balance is required to be completed at least 7 days prior to the training date. 

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Payment plans are available.​

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Bookings

Payment is required to secure your booking. ​

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TO PAY VIA DIRECT DEPOSIT make payment to....

Account Name: Katherine Popplewell

BSB: 484 799

Account Number: 6068 70600

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Please use your name as the description and email or text me on 0457 154 457 to let me know you have made payment once transfer is complete.

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OR to pay via Card use the PayPal 'BUY NOW' buttons on this page to book your place. *If you are viewing this on a phone scroll to the 'bottom' of this page. If you are viewing on a computer buttons at the upper right of this page.

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OR if the PayPal buttons are not working go to PayPal and request to make a payment to daintreelove@gmail.com.

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Please note: you can ONLY purchase directly through me via my paypal or direct deposit.

 

Importantly note you cannot purchase tickets through anyone posting on facebook - aka please beware of scammers and contact me directly via my mobile, email or website if unsure.

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Cancellations Policy

Cancellations within 36 hours of the event are non-refundable though can be credited towards one of Kathy's online courses.

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Cancellations within 72 hours of the event will incur a $75 cancellation or transfer fee.

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All other cancellations incur a $25 cancellation fee and refunds will be issued with 14 days of request. Alternatively you can transfer your booking to the 6 week online version of the training with Kathy at no extra charge.

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In the case that the event is canceled by the facilitator for any reason full refunds will be issued via your payment method.

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Contact
Kathy 0457 154 457 or email Kathy here. 

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