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Laughter Yoga- the lighter side of health and wellness -
Certification CoursePort Stanley, Ontario
Saturday and SundayApril 6, 7 - 2013
www.LaughterYoga.org
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, personal development and health education.
Laughter Yoga in Ontario is now widely 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 training 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 are authorised by Dr. Kataria for provision of certification at the level of Laughter Yoga Leader with ‘Dr. Kataria School of Laughter Yoga’.
Laughter Leader Certification
2 Day Laughter Leader Certification Course - Port Stanley, Ontario
Hosted by: Port Stanley Laughter Leaders - Brenda Murray, Tess Stevens, Sue Basset-Gold. Facilitators: Duncan Cook and Sue Craig.Venue: Royal Canadian Legion (Branch #410), 310 George Street, Port Stanley, Ontario, N5L 1C5. Dates: Saturday and Sunday April 6, 7, 2013.Times: Day One - 9:00am to 5pm, Day Two - 9:00am to 4pm.Cost: $225 plus H.S.T. (13%) Lunch and refreshments included.
The two day Laughter Leader certification course is the foundational basis for developing a fulfilling Laughter Yoga practice. This is the training on how to lead a laughter session for social clubs, businesses, seniors, school children and people with special needs. Suitable for personal or professional purposes. Available to anyone who has a desire to lead a life enriched with laughter.
What you will learn in Certified Laughter Leader Training: 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.Multiple additional resources relevant to Laughter Yoga.
Payment terms: 50% ($127.13) payable on registration, balance due on first day of course.
Payment options: Cheque by mail.* Online banking using Interac (all major banks in Canada provide this service).Paypal via email request (service fee applies).
* Cheques payable to Duncan CookMailing address: 10 Home St., Apt. C, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 2E5
Contact:Brenda Murray - email: [email protected] phone: 1-888-582-7326. Duncan Cook - email: [email protected] phone: 519-836-6894.
Note: Port Stanley Beach Hotel recommended for those seeking accommodation
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
Brenda Murray“In 2009 I became aware of laughter yoga as seen on a tv presentation. The practice rightfully had many benefits and truly was just the fun I needed to enjoy. I researched further and when visiting www.laughteryoga.org I found Duncan Cook for training leaders.A:er contacting him the plan was in place to have a training event in Port Stanley. There were 7 of us who enjoyed our weekend together and achieved our certificates of leadership in laughter yoga. There have been several opportunities to lead sessions in our community as free or as a paid service. It is exciting once again to be involved with Duncan in the planning of another training opportunity for southwest Ontario.”
Port Stanley Hosts
Tess StevensTess Stephens is known to break into fits of uncontrollable laughter, and this was even before being introduced to the laughter yoga scene. She loves to laugh and laugh hard and fully enjoys leading the Port Stanley Laughter Yoga group every Wednesday morning. She is a strong believer in the benefits of laughter and cherishes the opportunity to join with others in sending vibrations of joy out into the world with the growing laughter yoga family.
Sue Basset-GoldI received my certificate as a Laughter Yoga Instructor in 20o9. Being a bit skeptical, I was surprised that I actually felt better a:er each session. I had more energy and good feelings about life. It is held in a comfortable environment and my inhibitions melted away. Laughter came naturally, just as children laugh easily. What a great exercise for those who need something to focus on and leave their troubles behind. I am so glad that I can help people in a positive way.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.”Pericles - from Sue
Duncan CookA:er completion of basic Laughter Leader Training in 2005 with Dr. Madan Kataria in Toronto, Duncan began facilitating 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 another leader training with Dr. Kataria, going on to enter a five day intensive, receiving certification as Laughter Leader Teacher . Further teacher training took place in Chicago in 2010.
Duncan began presenting certification courses and workshops in 2009 and has collaborated with others to bring Laughter Yoga to communities throughout Ontario.
Course Facilitators
www.LaughterTraining.net
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 skills and techniques of NLP.
Sue also develops and presents workshops and courses in NLP processes.
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Port Stanley is a delightful fishing village which attracts tourists year round. There are many restaurants and specialty shops for the curious shopper. The li: bridge, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Stork Club Interpretive Center and Port Stanley Terminal Railway are some of the interests you may want to visit . For additional information: www.portstanleynews.com www.portstanley.net ”
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Port Stanley Laughter Yoga
Wednesdays10:30am
Call: 519-281-0974
