Hotel Accommodations

Hotel accommodations are not included in the price of the conference registration.

Option 1 (nicest):Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
SOLD OUT on 9/22 and 9/23. There are still rooms available on 9/21 and 9/24 and beyond.
Reservations: 800-77-ATLAS / 619-291-7131
Address: 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
Request the Laughter Yoga conference group rate of  $125 for up to 2 people per room per day, and $135 for up to 4 people per room per day.
Most participants will stay there. We recommend you do too. See their photo album at http://www.towncountry.com/about/index.cfm#photo_gallery
Parking: $4.00/day for hotel and local guests.
Airport Shuttle: $11 (use Cloud9/Super Shuttle – runs every 15 minutes)
Wifi Access: $9.95 / 24 hours
Breakfast: not included (there are several full restaurants son-site that open at 6am)

Option 2: Best Western Seven Seas (across the street from the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center)
Reservations: 800-328-1618 / 619-291-1300
Address: 411 Hotel Circle SouthSan Diego, CA 92108
Request the Laughter Yoga conference group rate of  $98 for up to 2 people per room per day.
Parking: Free
Airport Shuttle: Free
Wifi Access: Free
Breakfast: not included (there is a full restaurant on-site that opens at 6am)

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Contact Us

Online: Click here

By Mail: American School Of Laughter Yoga, 122 Hurlbut Street, Suite 9, Pasadena, CA 91105

By Phone: 626 755 5999

How To Register

Main conference tuition:

• General admission (commuters): $265
• General admission (if you are staying at either the Town and Country Resort or the Best Western Seven Seas): $215
• One day pass Friday: $145
• One day pass Saturday: $145
• Half day pass Sunday, conference only: $95

Pre-conference workshops:

• Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Training (Sunday 9/16-Thursday 9/22): $795
• Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training (Wednesday 9/21-Thursday 9/22): $300
• Half-day business training with Merv Neal (Thursday 9/22, 9am-12noon): $95
• Laughter and Healing: Techniques for joy, improved health and stress reduction – with Nira Berry (Thursday 9/22, 2pm-5pm): $75 stand alone, $50 with conference

Post-conference workshops:

• Chair Laughter Yoga for Older Adults, with Camela Carlyle (Sunday 9/25, 2pm-5pm): $75 stand alone, $50 with conference
• World Laughter Master Belachew: how to change yourself and the world with laughter (Sunday 9/25, 2pm-5pm): Donation
• One day business training with Merv Neal: $195
• Two day business training with Merv Neal: $395

Cancellation policy

All cancellations must be made in writing, signed and faxed to +1 800 963 1385. We will confirm receipt within 48h. If you do not hear back from us within 48h of your cancellation or transfer request, you must call us at +1 800 963 1385.

• If you cancel up to 15 days prior to the conference commencement, we will refund the money you paid to us in full minus a $35 administration fee.
• If you cancel between 15 and 7 days prior to the conference commencement, 50% of the conference fee is payable.
• If you cancel within 7 days prior to the conference commencement, 100% of the conference fee is payable. Should this happen to you and as a sign of goodwill then we will offer you to transfer your registration to another of our events.
• If a delegate does not attend and notice of cancellation or transfer has not been made in writing then the invoiced amount is still payable.
• Transfers, credit notes and gift vouchers are valid only once. If you are unable to attend the event you signed up for, the full amount is still payable.
• Replacement participants are welcomed at no additional cost.

We recommend you contact your travel agent to purchase travel insurance in the event that you need to cancel or change your travel plans.

Event Location / How To Get There

The 6th Annual 2011 All America Laughter Yoga Conference will take place at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108 (see map).

Here is how to get there:

• By Plane: we suggest you check for best airfare at www.kayak.com. Your destination airport is SAN (San Diego International Airport). Click here for a list of all the airlines flying into SAN.
• By Train: visit Amtrak
• By Shuttle: To get a list of 8 shuttles from the airport click here. Payment is required. From $11 for a shared van
• By Public Transportation: click here to plan your bus or trolly trip from the SAN airport; or for interstate travel see www.greyhound.com
• By Car: click here for a list of all the car rental companies at the San Diego International Airport

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Badges / Confirmations

You will receive an email confirmation as soon as we receive your registration and payment. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact the American School Of Laughter Yoga here.

Your conference name badge is your pass to get into the workshops you’re registered for. It will be given to you at the conference registration desk when you arrive.

Books / Conference Materials

Our on-site conference bookstore will offer a wide selection of specially priced books, audio programs, DVDs and other great educational material by the American School Of Laughter Yoga as well as the 2011 All America Laughter Yoga conference speakers.

Recordings

Audio of the conference will be available for purchase on-site. No unsolicited audio or videotapes may be made at the conference.

Special Needs

We will do our best to accomodate people with special needs. Please let us know ahead of time about your particular need(s) or call 1 800  963 1385, ext. 3

Also feel free to call the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center directly at 1-800-77-ATLAS / 619-291-7131 for more information about their facility.

Things To Do In And Around San Diego

Take time to explore San Diego’s Official Visitor Site: http://www.sandiego.org/nav/Visitors. This is a great site that has links to everything.

Where To Eat

The Town and Country Resort & Conference Center has 4 restaurants onsite, with range of dining choices from casual to the inspired. Choose from the deli which offers food on the go or enjoy a memorable meal in Trellises Garden Grille. Visit http://www.towncountry.com/restaurants/index.cfm

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What To Wear

There is no dress code for this conference. Bring any clothes that make you feel good.

The Climate of San Diego, California is categorized as semi-arid or Mediterranean. Average monthly temperature in September ranges from to 66°F to 77°F

What You Can’t Bring

Drugs: Illegal / hallucinatory drugs of any kind, alcoholic anything and pets are not allowed in this conference (you are welcome to keep your pet in your room).

Video-Camera, Sound Recorder: The videotaping or sound recording of the workshops is not allowed. You will be able to purchase a copy of all of the workshops of this conference on a DVD. You are very welcome to take pictures.

No guests daytime, please. All are welcome to attend the evening workshops at no cost (donations are appreciated). Should there be any issue note that registered conference participants get priority access.