My Profile

Joan Castellano, certified Laughter Leader and Teacher works with people to bring more JOY, laughter, breathwork and mindful movement into their lives. After her initial training in 2013, she was trained by other Laughter Yoga Teachers; Beverly Burns, Robert Rivest and Alexa Drubay.  She has co-lead trainings with other leaders in New Jersey and New York. She conducts weekly Laughter Yoga sessions with Seniors, Mental health organizations and community centers, colleges,  businesses, as well as at private events and parties and has been offering in person sessions again since August 2021. She leads between 15-20 sessions per month on average. 

She is CPR certified, insured and has a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from Columbia University's Teachers College and is currently pursing a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. She is also teaching as  adjunct at a local community college. Joan has certified over 35 Laughter Yoga Leaders.