My name is Miyake and I live in the countryside of Gifu. My nickname is "Dr. Waikin." Although I'm in my late twenties, my life has begun to shine again since I discovered laughter yoga. It all started with an article about laughter yoga I saw in the local newspaper. Interested, I immediately contacted him, and Mr. Yoshimi from "Kokohito no Kai" came to my home and arran...

An Unexpected Encounter with Laughter Tové Kane is a highly respected Master Trainer and Ambassador of Laughter Yoga, admired for her resilience and radiant spirit despite living with chronic health conditions such as Fibromyalgia and a dual-chamber cardiac pacemaker. Her journey began in the year 2000 during a Marketing Expo where, amidst the noise of presentations and booths, she he...

Sylvie discovered Laughter Yoga the day she truly reconnected with her "inner child" and realized that growing up and being serious were not prerequisites for happiness. From that moment on, she knew that this was her calling in life. Turning Challenges into Opportunities Coincidentally, shortly after becoming a Laughter Yoga leader, she lost her job. It turned out to be a blessing...

Fiona Lee Master Trainer of Laughter Yoga in Malaysia My laughter story began when I realized that laughter had disappeared from my life. By 2023, I was overwhelmed with work and relationship issues, and I found myself unable to laugh—not even a fake smile. That’s when a dear friend introduced me to laughter yoga. Meeting my first laughter yoga mentor, Fung Lee Jean, was a life-cha...

I am Robert Rivest, a Laughter Yoga Teacher and Certified Master Trainer from the USA. With over 25 years of experience as a comic mime artist, I’ve also dedicated myself to teaching health, literacy, stress relief, Mindfulness Meditation, Tai Chi, and Qigong. Two years ago, I discovered the life-changing practice of Laughter Yoga during a free session at my performing arts guild, led by ...

In 2000, I moved to Beppu City, Ōita Prefecture, with my husband. Life has blessed me in many ways, but it has also tested me. In my 30s, I faced challenges: the sudden loss of my sister, cervical herniated disc surgery in 1993, the devastation of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, and kidney cancer surgery in 2005.  After my kidney cancer surgery, I noticed I wasn’t laughin...

Hkima Karima, Tunisia: Several years ago, her grandmother suddenly became paralyzed and bedridden, eventually passing away. This loss left Karima feeling profoundly saddened and depressed. She was prescribed various medications by doctors. However, the side effects left her feeling exhausted and in search of an alternative approach. During this challenging period, a friend invited Karima to a L...

Lee-Jean Fung hails from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, and has retired as a pharmacist after dedicating over 35 years to the pharmacy service industry. In August 2008, she received training from Dr. Madan Kataria and became a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher (CLYT) in Melbourne, Australia. In 2022, she made history as the first Laughter Yoga Master Trainer in Malaysia. Lee-Jean is also the visionary fo...

I work as a medical assistant to a gynecologist and am also a dedicated mother to my two girls. Laughter Yoga has become my most effective and enjoyable way to recharge and uplift my spirits. I adore this playful exercise routine because it requires no equipment or specific space. Engaging in Laughter Yoga allows me to break free from my structured, sometimes overly concerned mindset as ...

Carla H Brown USA: My journey began in Sacramento, California, USA. In my 20s and 30s, I endured several serious illnesses, including physical paralysis and sepsis caused by high stress levels. By 2008, I found myself in a familiar state of despair and hopelessness. Recognizing the potential for depression to take hold, I knew I needed relief. Even though my life felt devoid of humor and laughter ...

Madhav Mhaske, a certified Laughter Yoga teacher and Laughter Ambassador from Thane, a bustling city in Mumbai, began his journey with Laughter Yoga in 1992 when he developed severe spondylitis in his cervical and lumbar regions. Despite regular yoga training, the pain persisted. In 1998, he attended a Laughter Yoga session in Mumbai. The 35-minute session not only provided relief but also introdu...

Bill and Linda, from Boston, Massachusetts, are a remarkable couple who have dedicated themselves to the practice of Laughter Yoga. They are Certified Laughter Yoga Master Trainers. Linda’s Journey: Finding Hope in Laughter Yoga Linda found herself plunged into a profound state of depression after receiving an email from her daughter, stating that she no longer wanted any contact with ...