Home » Speakers »

Carmela Carlyle (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Carmela CarlyleMain Conference Event:

  • Keynote: Adapting Laughter Yoga for Older Adults
    Friday 09/23/2011, 11:20am (50 minutes)

Post-Conference 3h Workshop:

  • Chair Laughter Yoga for Older Adults: an instructional workshop for leading joyful chair fitness
    Sunday 09/25/2011, 2:30pm-5:30pm (3h)


… Continue Reading

Connie Jasinskas (Ontario, Canada)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Connie Jasinskas

Laughter Yoga Gets Wet: Friday 9/23 at 5:30pm (30 minutes)
Testimonial: Saturday 9/24 at 2:10pm (10 minutes)
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Cynthia Paris (Wisconsin, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Cynthia ParisHands-on activity: Group Activities from the Experiential Education and Therapy fields
Saturday 9/24 at 11am (10 min.), Saturday 9/24 in the evening (30 min.)
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Dolores Garcia-Puebla (Arizona, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Dolores Garcia-Puebla Testimonial: Laughter Yoga in the Sahara Desert
Saturday 9/24 at 9:10 am (10 minutes)
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Hilary Kimblin (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Hilary KimblinRound table expert: Laughter Yoga and academic research
Friday 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Ina Lukas (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Ina LukasActivity: Levity Project
Saturday 9/23, 4-6pm
Handout: No

Important: space onboard the Levity double decker bus is limited. Sign up early to make sure your participations to this fun outing is guaranteed! While we will do every thing possible to make sure nobody is left behind, appreciate that each bus holds 70 people and we need to have a minimum of participants in each to make it viable.

Yes, this trip is open to all! People who are not attending the conference can purchase their ticket for $15 here. Conference attendees have priority seating. Do not purchase a ticket if you are already attending the conference. Assuming you have signed up early enough and there is space, it’s included in your registration price.

… Continue Reading

Isabella Stoloff (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Isabella StoloffHands-on activity: group fun
Saturday 9/24, 9am, 10 minutes; Saturday evening 9/24, 30 minutes
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Jaruska Solyova (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Jaruska SolyovaKeynote: How to maximize your joy by blending “Ha-Ha” & Hatha Yoga
Saturday 9/24, 11:20 am, 50 minutes
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Jeffrey Briar (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Jeffrey BriarRound table expert: Laughter Yoga programs for fun and profit
Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Jill and Dan Johnson (South Dakota, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Jill and Dan JohnsonKeynote: The Power of Yes! How always saying “YES!” changed our lives
Sunday 9/25, 11:20 am, 50 minutes
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Kim Selbert (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Kim SelbertRound table expert: Utilizing laughter as a healing modality on an acute rehab unit
Saturday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Laura Gentry (Iowa, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Laura GentryRound table expert: Laughter Yoga in religious organizations
Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Linda Leclerc (Quebec, Canada)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Linda LeclercPre-conference event: Certified Laughter Yoga Leader training
Stand alone: $300
With conference registration: $250

Main conference event: Round table expert – Selling and presenting Laughter Yoga in the corporate world
Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions. Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Linda LeVier (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Linda LeVierTestimonial: Laughter Yoga: A Key Factor in the Evolution of My Hearts and Soul
Friday 9/23, 11:10 am, 10 minutes
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Lisa Pettersen (Florida, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Lisa PettersenHands-on activity: Group fun
Friday 9/23 at 9 am (10 min.), Friday 9/23 in the evening (30 min.)
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Luis Gomez (Mexico City, Mexico)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Luis GomezRound table expert: Laughter Yoga in prisons
Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Mark Romero (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Mark RomeroHands-on activity: Group fun
Saturday evening 9/24, 30 minutes
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Martha Belknap (California, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Martha BelknapActivity: Group fun
Friday 9/23, 11 am, 10 minutes; Friday evening 9/23, 30 minutes
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Matty O’Shea (Tennessee, USA)

Posted On June 14, 2011 In Category Speakers

Matty O'SheaHands-on activity: Group fun
Saturday 9/23, 2 pm, 10 minutes; Saturday evening 9/23, 30 minutes
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Merv Neal (Victoria, Australia)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Main Conference

  • Round table expert: how to run a Laughter Yoga business – Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions – Handout: Yes
  • Testimonial: Sent home to die in 2002, still laughing – Sunday 9/25, 11:20am

Pre and Post-Conference Workshops: Business Training
Thursday: $95
Monday only: $195
Monday + Tuesday: $395 (people signing up for this package can attend the Thursday half-day workshop at no cost)
Date Objective Learning Outcomes Agenda
Thursday 9/22 (9am-12noon)
  1. Show you how to create a “killer business presentation”
  2. Show you how to deliver the same without them running from the room
  3. Show you how to follow up and get more work from that presentation
  • Know how to create a “killer business presentation”
  • Know how to deliver this presentation with confidence
  • Know how to follow up and get more work from that presentation
3 hour interactive workshop
Monday 9/26 (9am-5pm)
  1. How to present themselves to the Business Community as a Credible Organization
  2. How to develop confidence and skills, and be able to deliver effective presentations and programs
  • Know how to establish a Brand and Position
  • Know how to create and deliver Laughter Yoga Sessions to a variety of groups
  • Day 1, Morning – Positioning: What is your Brand | What is your Style | What is the Value you provide | What are you the Expert on | Creating a BIO
  • Day 1, Afternoon – Presenting: Constructing a Presentation | Constructing a Program | Skills to deliver Presentations and Programs | Telling Stories | Practical Presentation Delivery
Tuesday 9/27 (9am-5pm)
  1. How to get these opportunities through Marketing Plans and Strategies
  2. How to run a Financially Sustainable Laughter Yoga Business
  • Know how to create a Marketing Plan
  • Know how to create and maintain a Business
  • Day 2, Morning – Business: Vision | Value | Systems | Products | Finances
  • Day 2, Afternoon – Marketing: Strategy vs. Tactics | Client Analysis | Forms of Marketing | Marketing Campaigns | Social Media

… Continue Reading

Michael Coleman (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Round table expert: What is a nonprofit and how it can help you realize your Laughter Yoga dreams
Friday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Michele Caskey & Carla Brown (New Mexico, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Michele Caskey Carla BrownRound table experts: How to transform toxic energy into peace and joy
Saturday 9/24, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Monnet Zubieta (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Monnet ZubietaRound table expert: How to monetize your Laughter Club
Saturday 9/23, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Nira Berry (Washington D.C., USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Nira BerryPre-conference event: Laughter and Healing: Techniques for joy, improved health and stress reduction
Thursday 9/22, 2pm-5pm, $75 stand alone, $50 with main conference event

Main conference event: Keynote - Laughter Yoga for mentally challenged and Autism Spectrum Individuals
Friday 9/23, 9:20 am, 50 minutes. Handout: Yes

… Continue Reading

Pragito Dove (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Pragito DoveHands-on activity: Deepen your capacity to heal and transform your grief and pain into emotional stillness, love, and wisdom.
Saturday 9/24, 8 am, 45 minutes
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Sarito Sun (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Sarito SunHands-on activity:
Laughing Meditation, Friday 9/23 at 8 am (45 minutes)
Keynote “Laughing as Celebration and Meditation”, Saturday 9/24 at 9:20am (50 minutes)
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Sebastien Gendry (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Pre-conference event: Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher Training
Main conference event: Round table expert – how to efficiently use internet technologies to market and promote your services
Saturday 9/24, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes


… Continue Reading

Sheila E. Horowitz (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Sheila E. HorowitzHands-on activity: Group fun
Friday 9/24, 2 pm, 10 minutes; Friday evening 9/24, 30 minutes
Handout: No
… Continue Reading

Simeon Darwick (New York, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Simon DarwickHands-on activity: Laugh-your-Asana-Off
Sunday 9/25, 8am, 45 minutes
Handout: No


… Continue Reading

Stephen Findley (Texas, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Stephen FinchleyKeynote: Death, Dying, & Laughter
Sunday 9:20 am, 50 minutes
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Terri L. Reasoner, PhD (Illinois, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Terri ReasonerRound table expert: Laughter Yoga and pain management
Saturday 9/24, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

Tommy Westerfield (California, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Tommy WesterfieldTestimonial: There’s always room for laughter
Friday 2:10 pm, 10 minutes
Handout: No


… Continue Reading

Whitney Popelka (South Carolina, USA)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Whitney PopelkaRound table expert: how to get continuing education credits for Laughter Yoga
Saturday 9/24, 2:20 pm, four 15 minutes sessions
Handout: Yes
… Continue Reading

World Laughter Master Belachew (Ethiopia)

Posted On June 13, 2011 In Category Speakers

Keynote: How to change yourself and the world with laughter
Thursday 9/22, 8:45pm, 50 minutes
Handout: No


… Continue Reading

Share / Subscribe

Discuss on facebook


Pre-purchase the 2011 All America Laughter Yoga Conference Video pack before 10/31 and pay $89 instead of $129! Will include over 10h of professionally edited videos of the best moments of this conference.

Do you need CECs or CEUs?

Do you need Continuing Education Credits / Units to attend this conference?
Let us know.

Download & share the conference flyer!

2011 All America Laughter Yoga Conference
Put your mouse on the image and right click "save link as" to download this file.