Abundant Laughter

Inspiring and empowering others to lead happier, healthier lives with laughter!
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Who Is Laughter Yoga For?

Abundant Laughter will bring joy to your team through our engaging and transformative experiences.

We are here to create memorable moments that foster connection, growth, and laughter.

Let us help you build a happier and more cohesive team, one laughter-filled event at a time.

Corporate Businesses

        • Team Building Days
        • Wellbeing Programs
        • Staff Meetings
        • Conferences/Expos
        • Networking Events

Community Organisations

    • Team Building Days
    • Wellbeing Programs
    • Staff Meetings
    • Conferences/Expos
    • Support Groups
    • Retreats
    • Public Events
    • Volunteer Recognition Events

Social Groups

            • Club Meetings
            • Public Events
            • Private Parties

About Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga

Laughter Yoga is a group activity led by a trained facilitator to engage the audience in playful laughter exercises and deep breathing techniques from yoga. Initially, the laughter is simulated or acted out with gentle physical movements and hand clapping rhythms. With the addition of smiling and eye contact between group members, the laughter quickly becomes genuine and contagious creating an uplifting energy in the room. 

Laughter Yoga was developed in 1995 in Mumbai, India by Dr Madan Kataria, a medical doctor and his wife Madhuri, a yoga teacher. Dr Kataria recognised that people were more stressed and less playful and researched many scientific studies that described the health benefits of laughter. Together they have trained Laughter Yoga leaders in over 120 countries which has resulted in the creation of thousands of in-person and online Laughter Clubs worldwide.

Refer to these websites for additional information:

Laugh WA Inc www.laughwa.org.au

Laughter Yoga Australia https://laughteryoga-australia.org/

Laughter Yoga International https://www.laughteryoga.org/

Benefits of Laughter

Laughter Yoga is a holistic health and wellbeing activity providing physical, mental, emotional and social benefits:

  • Reduces stress and relieves anxiety
  • Provides aerobic exercise, increasing oxygen supply to the brain and blood circulation around the body
  • Releases the happy hormones of dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins which helps us feel better
  • Boosts our immune system and reduces pain
  • Reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels
  • Enhances relationships and social connections
  • Builds resilience so we cope better with life’s challenges

Our Services

Wellbeing Guest Speaker

An educational presentation about the heath benefits of laughter and how to invite more opportunities for laughter into our lives.

15-30 minutes talk
With Janet Whitfield

Laughter Blaster

A fun icebreaker session to open an event or energize an audience during a training day or conference.

30 Minute Energizer
With Janet Whitfield

Laughter Yoga Workshop

An uplifting, interactive workshop for any occasion.

Choose a theme or create your own:

  • Stress Relief
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Resilience
  • Team Building

45-60  Minutes Workshop
With Janet Whitfield

Laughter Yoga Course

An enjoyable course designed to create a healthy habit of laughing daily and to foster positive social relationships between members of the group.

A Series of 4-10 Weekly Workshops
With Janet Whitfield

Meet Janet Whitfield

Based in Perth, Western Australia, I am dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle for myself and my family and I am passionate about enhancing the wellbeing of others. I value good nutrition, regular exercise, daily yoga/meditation practice, quality sleep, positive social connections and of course – laughter!

I have a Bachelor of Social Science (Leisure Sciences) from Edith Cowan University and over 25 years’ experience in the health, sport and recreation industries. My professional roles have included event management, leisure program coordination and health education workshop facilitation.

How I discovered Laughter Yoga…

In November 2019, seeking to add new skills to my professional tool kit, I became an internationally certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Janni Goss was one of my trainers. She generously offered to mentor my laughter career and in 2021 invited me to join the Laugh WA Inc. committee as Vice President.  Since November 2022 I have held the position of President and I am dedicated to growing the laughter yoga community in WA.

My enthusiasm for empowering others to nurture their wellbeing with Laughter Yoga, along with the desire to create a better work/family life balance, motivated me to start my own business in 2022. Abundant Laughter provides me with the opportunity to share the benefits of laughter with corporate groups as a social team building activity and community groups as a tool for personal wellbeing. I feel compelled to support others to ease their stress and suffering by engaging them in Laughter Yoga as a pathway to leading their lives with an abundance of fun, good health and happiness.

How Can I Help You?

I travel to you and deliver the Laughter Yoga workshop onsite at your workplace, community venue or private home.

I can present Laughter Yoga workshops online which helps companies with multiple or remote sites or supporting staff working from home.

Laughter Yoga is conducted seated in chairs or standing – no special equipment is required.

The Benefits of Working with Me

I have professional experience in program planning, event management and group facilitation so I have an understanding of your requirements and I strive to make our collaboration successful.

I will endeavour to arrange a back-up presenter in the instance that an unforeseen circumstance prevents me from delivering the workshop.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE WORKSHOP

  • Introduction to Abundant Laughter
  • Brief History of Laughter Yoga
  • What is Laughter Yoga?
  • Demonstration of Laughter Yoga
  • 30 minutes of active group participation 
  • Laughter Yoga activities with deep breathing
  • Laughter Meditation and Guided Relaxation
  • Debrief and the health benefits of Laughter Yoga
  • How to include more laughter in your life

Every Abundant Laughter experience is designed to meet the unique needs of each group.

Quotes will be provided on request.

What People Are Saying

“Who knew laughing with your coworkers would be the highlight of the week? Our laughter yoga workshop had us trading spreadsheets and agendas for good, solid belly laughs. It was a great team bonding experience!”

Anonymous Corporate Client

"It was indeed a great session, many thanks Janet for sharing your passion with us."

Elena Pompa, Events Organiser – Dementia Australia

"Janet has a great energy and presence that invites people to participate and forget their nerves or embarrassment. Everyone gets into the swing of things and it’s laughs all round! A pleasure to deal with, very professional and prompt communication."

Shannon Wylie, Librarian, City of Armadale

"As the CEO of Laughter Yoga Australia I rely heavily on our State Representatives. While I have known Janet for several years, in her role now as the President of Laugh WA Inc, she has demonstrated to me the expertise, dedication, and passion to be a critical team member. As for her actual laughter skills and ability as a workshop presenter, she shines on any stage. I have full confidence in her and would highly recommend her."

Merv Neal, CEO – Laughter Yoga Australia

"Thank you Janet for delivering Laughter Yoga in a welcoming manner that supported our volunteers to really be involved and experience the benefits of laughter."

Reachelle Beasley, CEO – Girl Guides, WA

"Janet exudes joy, her laughter yoga takes you out of your comfort zone and into a state of uplifting cheerfulness. You come away energised and smiling. There is nothing better than a good laugh and Janet brings an abundance of laughter and happiness to anyone’s day."

Fleur Ford – Williams Community Resource Centre

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Please feel free to email me at janet@abundantlaughter.com.au, or call me direct on 0450 351 473, or use the enquiry form below.

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