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First impressions on the effect of Laughter Yoga convinced me to train directly with the creators of Laughter Yoga - Dr. Madan and Madhuri Kataria - in Toronto in 2005 as Laughter Leader. Further training in 2006 resulted in certification as Laughter Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga Ambassador was awarded in 2015 for contributions in service; co-ordinating the 2013 Laughter Yoga Conference held in Toronto, hosting special events, and a role in the start-up of Laughter Club Canada on Skype, linking in with a network of Skype Laughter Clubs around the world.
Master Trainer designation came in 2016, after completing further training with Dr. Kataria.
In addition, I spent some years learning Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) with Jan MacQuarrie (Unique Perceptions, Orangeville, Ontario). The resulting skills of communication and connection, such as pacing, rapport, mirroring and anchoring fit well in the practice of Laughter Yoga for team building, and strengthening community.

A main objective for me is the continued growth and development of Laughter Yoga in Canada. Partnered with my wife Susan Craig-Cook we present training programmes, including one day basic learning workshops with two day Laughter Yoga Leader and five day Laughter Yoga Teacher courses. Also delivering Laughter Yoga in business and the workplace, education, and with older adult communities.

Services offered:

Workshops and certificate courses for Laughter Yoga International.

Laughter Club start-up for communities. Laughter sessions and customised workshops in business, education and health and wellness fields including older adult residencies. Short icebreaker assignments as well as decompress/revitalise segments for conferences, conventions and seminars. Public information presentations. Coaching and support for other laughter yoga facilitators.

Website:  LaughterOntario.ca

Facebook group: laughteryogaontario

Facebook profile: duncancook2010

Call/Text: 1-226-755-2964