Events Calendar

Calendar

Sunday 5 May, 2013 World Laughter Day
28 – 30 June, 2013 First NZ Laughter Yoga Conference – Kapiti Coast
24 – 28 June, 2013 Certified Laughter Teacher Training – Kapiti Coast
24 & 25 June, 2013 Laughter Leader Business Training – Kapiti Coast
27 & 28 June, 2013 Certified Laughter Leader Training – Kapiti Coast
13 & 14 July, 2013 Certified Laughter Leader Training – Auckland

World Laughter Day

Make Laugh, Not War.
World Laughter Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in May. In 2013 it will be on the 5th May. Details of celebrations held around the country will be posted as they are confirmed. Please click on the images below to view our picture galleries of past year’s celebrations.

AUCKLAND

We have the same venue as last year, the Western Springs Community Hall, Great North Road, opposite Western Springs Park. No registration necessary. Join us for a Laughter Yoga session followed by complimentary tea and coffee. An optional vegetarian meal is available after the session (contact your local club or email below for details of cost and pre-ordering).

More info: Bob: 021 646 280, Louise 09 444 7247, Gay 021 063 5035, or email laughteryoganz@gmail.com.

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First NZ Laughter Yoga Conference

GeeseLogoBe inspired, entertained and enthused! Local & international speakers including NZ’s own Joyologist Pat Armitstead and Merv Neal, CEO of Australia Laughter Yoga. Bathe yourself in Joy & Laughter… Public Laughter Yoga Sessions to experience with different leaders & teachers. Open your heart and connect to the energy of Love… Mix and mingle with others and make new meaningful relationships. Increase your health & de-stress… Aaaaah! Enjoy a fun-filled weekend full of surprises! Book your place now and treat yourself to a weekend of delicious joyful encounters for your whole body!

Dates:Friday evening (7:00 - 10:30pm), Saturday (8:00am - 5:00pm) and Sunday (8:30am - 4:00pm), 28 - 30 June, 2013.
Venue:Emerald Glen Homestead, 5 Emerald Glen Road, Raumati, Kapiti Coast.
Cost:$199 including all refreshments, or part-day prices if you can only attend for part of the Conference (see Registration Form).
Contact:Lynda Andrews on email at nzwildwoman@gmail.com. For more information Lynda can also be contacted on +64 4 299 3066 or +21 02 555 705 for details.
Accommodation:If you need accommodation to attend the Conference speak to Lynda about the beautiful Paekakariki Holiday Park – places are reserved for you. Have a look at www.paekakarikiholidaypark.co.nz.
Transport:If you are travelling from afar we are only 10 minutes away from Kapiti Airport. See www.kapiticoastairport.co.nz.
Registration:Download Information and Registration form - NZ Laughter Yoga Conference (PDF)

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Laughter Yoga Training

Certified Teacher Training – Kapiti Coast.

Dates: Monday to Friday, 24 to 28 June, 2013.
Venue: Emerald Glen Homestead, 5 Emerald Glen Road, Raumati, Kapiti Coast.
Cost: $795 plus $100 per day for residential including meals.
Contact: Email Merv Neal at mervneal@laughteryoga.org for details and Registration.
Flier: NZ Flier 5 Day Training (PDF)

 

Laughter Leader Business Training – Kapiti Coast.

Dates: Monday & Tuesday, 24 & 25 June, 2013.
Venue: Emerald Glen Homestead, 5 Emerald Glen Road, Raumati, Kapiti Coast.
Cost: $395 plus $60 per day for all refreshments.
Contact: Email Merv Neal at mervneal@laughteryoga.org for details and Registration.
Flier: NZ Flier Business Training (PDF)

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Certified Leader Trainings

Become a Laughter Leader
Not only will you expand your laughter horizons, you’ll have an ability you can share with others. You will learn the practical skills, and theory of laughter yoga, to be able to start a Laughter Club. This experiential (and often life-transforming) workshop is ideal for personal development and anyone interested in running a Laughter Yoga group (certification from Dr Kataria School of Laughter Yoga upon completion of the workshop). The training is fully accredited. The teachers present a combination of positive psychology and how to access unconditional laughter to give participants valuable tools for everyday life.

Certified Leader Training – Kapiti Coast.
Training run by Merv Neal, CEO Laughter Yoga Australia.

Dates: Thursday & Friday, 27 & 28 June, 2013.
Venue: Emerald Glen Homestead, 5 Emerald Glen Road, Raumati, Kapiti Coast.
Cost: $395 plus $60 per day for all refreshments.
Contact: Email Merv Neal at mervneal@laughteryoga.org for details and Registration.
Flier: NZ Flier Leader Training (PDF)

 

Certified Leader Training – Auckland.
Training run by Bob Harvey, certified Laughter Yoga Leader Trainer.

Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 13 & 14 July, 2013. 9:00am to 5:00pm both days. Please be prompt on Saturday.
Venue: Waitakere Room, Youthline House, 13 Maidstone St, Grey Lynn, Auckland.
Cost:

$295 with two early bird specials: $240 if paid by 20th May, 2013; $260 if paid by 13th June, 2013; $130 refresher for returning leaders.
Contact: Bob on +64 21 646 280 or Gay on +64 21 0635 035, or email laughteryoganz@gmail.com for details.
Forms: Download Poster & Registration Form (PDF document)

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REGIONAL EVENTS

Historical Laughter

PLEASE NOTE CORRECT SESSION TIMES BELOW.
In conjunction with the Auckland Heritage Festival (29 September – 14 October 2012), Browns Bay at 9:00am and Ponsonby at 10:00am Laughter Clubs will take a lighter approach to our history for their sessions on 6 October. All are welcome for some gentle aerobic exercise and lots of laughter.

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