Laughter Yoga Leader Training
Booking Calendar ..Your Tutor is
Yogi Sharon Q.
from Australia
Founder &
Training Director of
Laughter Yoga Academy Ireland



We are proud to present the official certified Laughter Yoga Leader training from Dr Madan Kataria’s Laughter Yoga University as registered Laughter Yoga trainers right here in Ireland. This official and highly specialised Laughter Yoga Leader training gives you 2 fun-filled and inspiring days of professional training on the history, science, philosophy and practice of Laughter Yoga.
Overview
The official certified 2-day Laughter Yoga Leader Professional training consists of:
- Day 1 – The Basic Learning Course
- Day 2 – Laughter Yoga Leader Certification
Day 2 is a highly specialised 1-day masterclass for those who have already completed the 1-day Basic Learning course and wish to take their Laughter Yoga practice further and work professionally with paying clients.
On completion of both days professional Laughter Yoga training you will be fully qualified as a Laughter Yoga Leader and ready to work with paying clients as a Laughter Yoga Professional. You will have the knowledge and skills to intuitively create and lead professional Laughter Yoga sessions and create and establish Laughter Clubs.
Discover how to lead professional Laughter Yoga sessions including but not limited to:
- Social clubs
- Corporate organizations
- Seniors
- School children
- People with Special Needs.
Pre-requisites
Completion of the 1-day Laughter Yoga Basic Learning Course
Delivery Mode
In-person experience at our Nature Retreat & Holistic Academy in North Co.Cork.
Format
40% theory and 60% activities.
We don’t offer this training online as the learning experience is not the same and we want you to have the best possible start in your career as a Laughter Yoga Professional.
Enrolment Fee
1-day Laughter Yoga Leader Certification €245.
If taken as part of a 2-day training the course cost for 2-days is €395.
Includes:
- Professional Tuition with Yogi Sharon Q. from Australia
- Printed learning guide
- Certificate of Completion
- Your first 6 months Registration with Laughter Yoga International including your listing on the international Laughter Yoga Leader directory.
Accommodation
Accommodation is also available on-site in the self-contained guest house (subject availability)
Training Schedule
Duration of each session is 1 hour
Session 1
- Objectives of Laughter Yoga Leader Training
- History of Laughter Yoga
- What is Laughter Yoga? Five-point overview
Practice
- A quick recap of laughter exercises from the basic course.
- Learn five more laughter exercises from the 40 Foundation Exercises collection
Session 2
- Why practice Laughter Yoga? Three-reasons overview
- What takes place during a Laughter Yoga session?
- An introduction to and practice of four steps of laughter yoga
- A systematic approach to laughter Yoga sessions
- Guidelines for Leading a Successful Session
Practice
Take part in five more laughter exercises and demonstrate them to the group
Session 3
- In-depth understanding of Laughter Yoga’s concept and philosophy
- Is a sense of humor necessary to laugh?
- Can you laugh even if you do not feel like it?
- Why do children laugh 300-400 times per day, but adults only laugh 15 times?
- How can we train ourselves to laugh?
Practice
- Take part in five more laughter exercises and demonstrate them to the group
- Laugh and Dance Party – 4 Elements of Joy
Session 4
- Laughter and Yoga: An Essential Relationship
- Laughter Yoga – A Science of Breathing
- The Scientific Basis of Laughter Yoga
Practice
- Take part in five more laughter exercises and demonstrate them to the group
- Practice the steps of the all-time popular Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance music
Session 5
Learn more benefits of laughter yoga
Practice
- A Brief Introduction to Laughter Meditation
- An explanation of how to conduct laughter meditation in three positions: standing, seated on a chair, and lying on the floor. (Watching videos of laughter meditation in action.)
Assignments
- Reviewing what Laughter Yoga is and its five points
- Introducing five more laughter exercises
Session 6
- What is a laughter club?
- How do you start one and promote it?
- In Laughter Yoga, what is free and what is charged?
- How to register as a leader on the Laughter Yoga International website, and how to create your profile page.
- LY Prozone Services: Ongoing Education for Laughter Yoga Professionals.
- A Question and Answer session

Contact
Yogi Sharon Q.
haha@laughteracademy.ie
Ballyhooly Lodge
Castleblagh
Ballyhooly P51W2K6
m: 085 831 3437
t: (021) 234 0220
Laughter Yoga Academy Ireland
Your home of happiness, laughter & positivity for the new millenium!