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Transform Stress into JOY!

Laughter Yoga is a Joyful Exercise Program for Stress Reduction.

NEW! NEW! NEW!

The Joy Experience

I'm thrilled to launch the Happy Dance Series, showcasing dancers from around the world who share joyful dancing. We’ll laugh and learn simple dance moves, allowing the rhythm and laughter to lead us to experience joy in our bodies!

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Sunshine Laughter Club
World Laughter Day 2026 Promo

Sunshine Club is reviving Laughter Yoga basics!

As some head back to school, so do we! Sunshine Club is reintroducing laughter yoga by focusing on the 40 Foundation Laughter Yoga Exercises. Funky and super style, of course!

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Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training
2026 DatesNow Open
In-Person & Virtual

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training

with Nicole

Lead sessions for diverse groups

Community & beyond impact

Enhance health & happiness

Embark on the journey to become a Laughter Yoga leader. Gain the skills to confidently lead sessions for diverse groups in your community and beyond.

Let's laugh and learn together!

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Sunshine Laughter Club

The dynamic laughing duo, Nicole (USA) and Ali (India) are joining creative forces and co-hosting themed virtual laughter yoga sessions! Together, plus YOU, we are Sunshine Laughter Club.

From East to West, laughter truly is the best!

First Sundays of each month & MORE!

10:00 AM ET (New York/Canada)  •  7:30 PM (India)

Plus extra pop-up sessions for holidays and fun celebrations!

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International Laughter Yoga Family

Join Funky at the International Laughter Club!

Nicole is so happy to be a part of the International Laughter Yoga Family of Facilitators along with founder Dr. Madan Kataria.

The Free International Laughter Club is a virtual joyride around the world on Zoom, where timezones become our playground and laughter becomes our universal language.

Evening Session10:00 PM EDTNew York / Canada - 3 days/week7:30 AM India Time (next day)
Morning Session8:30 AM EDTNew York / Canada - 3 days/week6:00 PM India Time

Check your local time zone to confirm your session time.

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Laughing Wellness Club - Step into a World of Joy
Free Virtual Sessions

Join Funky at Laughing Wellness Club!

We are a global community of laughter yogis dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and world peace — one laugh at a time! Join our free social laughter club to reduce stress, supercharge your energy, and sprinkle your life with positivity!

🇮🇳 India Schedule

Mon • Wed • Fri • Sun

🕢 7:30 AM IST

🇺🇸 USA / Canada Schedule

Sun • Tue • Thu • Sat

EST 🕙 10 PM | CT 🕘 9 PM
MST 🕗 8 PM | PST 🕖 7 PM

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India — When

Mon • Wed • Fri • Sun

7:30 AM IST

USA/Canada — When

Sun • Tue • Thu • Sat

EST 10 PM | CT 9 PM | MST 8 PM | PST 7 PM

Time (India)

7:30 AM IST

4 days/week

Where

Virtual on Zoom

Free to join!

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Monthly Virtual Sessions

Join Funky at the USA Laughter Club!

Nicole is so happy to be a part of the USA Laughter Yoga Family of Facilitators along with Alexa Fong Drubay, Cynthia Paris, Cathy Grippi, & amazing laughter yoga pros across the country!

When

First Sundays of each month

Time

12:00 PM EDT (New York/Canada)

9:30 PM India Time

Where

Virtual on Zoom

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Unleash Your Groove with Funky Buddha Yoga!

Dive into a world of joy! This vibrant space invites you to explore the playful side of your mind, body, and spirit, allowing you to dance between your inner goofball and your deep thinker. It uncovers the incredible potential hidden within you, transforming it into your personal secret superpower. Laughter Yoga and Hatha Yoga practices empower you to lead a life filled with health, joy, and zen vibes, while fostering a community rich in compassion!

Watch & Learn

20 Special Edition Laughter Exercises

Check out Nicole's interactive video demonstrating 20 Special Edition Laughter Exercises developed by Dr. Madan Kataria and Nicole Pontelandolfo.

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20 Special Edition Laughter Exercises
When you see through giggle goggles, everything looks positive!
NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

Bringing Laughter to Hatha Yoga

This workshop combines a short Laughter Meets Hatha Yoga session (seated), plus interactive techniques on how to incorporate more laughter into your yoga classes, personal yoga practice, and your everyday life.

Learn creative ways to sprinkle more laughter and playfulness into Yoga poses and breathing techniques (pranayama). Skills are easy to learn and the fun is contagious. Fine tune your own unique style and leave rejuvenated, joyful and ready to share more laughter with your community and beyond.

  • Laughter Yoga professionals who want to bring LY to yoga studios
  • Traditional Yoga teachers who want to sprinkle more joy and playfulness into yoga classes
  • Yoga practitioners
  • Laughter yogis
  • Absolutely anyone who wants to learn a fun and refreshing way to unwind and laugh for health and positivity

Included Workshop Content

Bringing Laughter to Hatha Video

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Flyer PDF

Investment$25
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Bringing Laughter to Hatha Yoga workshop
On Demand
"Thank you, Nicole, for such a fun and inspiring workshop (Bringing Laughter to Hatha Yoga). I had recently been feeling like I wanted to infuse some life into my classes, instead of just being zen for 60 minutes, or being uber-focused on the mechanics of the poses...but couldn't quite find my groove. Thanks to your workshop, I now have tons of fun ideas to weave in. 🙂 This course should be a required curriculum for Yoga Teacher Training! 
~Jennifer Pike, Registered Yoga Teacher 200, Ontario
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Wellness Events Across the U.S. and Canada

Yoga in Nature classes, Kid & Teen Yoga Camps, Laughter Yoga events, a Joshua Tree Retreat, and the North American Laughter Conference. Wow!

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