Life Retreat

Laughter Coaching Course - Joy & Healing Certification

16 reviews
R 1,800.00 R 2,800.00

Laughter Coaching Course – Bring Joy, Healing & Connection to the World

Life Retreat Studio's internationally recognised Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Course is now available 100% online via Zoom. This dynamic, heart-opening training empowers you to become a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader, capable of guiding individuals and groups through transformative laughter, breathwork, and mindfulness practices.

Whether you're a wellness professional, teacher, therapist, coach, or simply someone who loves to laugh, this course offers the tools to uplift others while enhancing your own well-being. No previous experience required.

Course Runs Every weekend

Zoom, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (SA Time)

Choose a Weekend to suit you or your Team

Benefits

  • Globally recognised certification upon completion
  • Professional skills to lead laughter sessions in-person or online
  • Tools to reduce stress, enhance mental health, and promote healing
  • Freedom to host sessions worldwide — from studios to corporate spaces
  • High-earning potential with flexible work formats
  • Open to everyone aged 16 and older — no prior qualifications needed

What You Will Learn

  • The science and philosophy behind Laughter Yoga
  • Breathing and deep relaxation techniques
  • Laughter exercises for groups and individuals
  • Mindfulness and laughter meditation practices
  • How to launch your own laughter club, events, or wellness offering
  • Globally recognised certificate upon completion

Corporate Laughter Wellness

We offer tailored Corporate Laughter Wellness Programmes — available in-person at your offices or virtually via Zoom — for teams of any size. Whether you're looking for a once-off team-building experience or an ongoing wellness programme, we'll design something that works for your people. Sessions can be customised to your team's needs, culture, and goals — and are guaranteed to shift energy, build connection, and leave your team smiling.

To enquire about corporate bookings, email info@liferetreat.co.za or WhatsApp us.

Delivered 100% online via Zoom — purchase and you will receive joining instructions by email. Non-refundable once course access has been granted.

Want to learn more? Read our guide: Laughter Yoga: The Science of Joy For Individuals or Corporations

This certification course teaches laughter coaching techniques for wellness and healing. Customers said it's "transformational" and "deeply inspiring," praising the trainer's knowledge, passion, and supportive style. The training is practical, fun, and emotionally moving. Some wanted more marketing content and extended duration or follow-up support.

  • This training was one of the best things I ever did
  • I walked away feeling equipped, confident, and inspired
  • The training exceeded my expectations
  • 5 stars: 14 (88%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Gerald (South Africa)
Best thing since sliced bread

This training was one of the best thing I ever did, and now laughing Yoga or rather laughing therapy is part of my everyday life and it is so satisfying to bring relief to people through laughter, thank you so much Coach Hendrick

Hi Gerald, thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We're thrilled to hear that the course has become a meaningful part of your life and that you're bringing joy to others through laughter. Keep spreading those good vibes!

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Jenny (South Africa)
More laughs more life

This weekend training was fun and funny. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and am loving sharing the laughter with others. I really deepened my understanding of how laughter improves our lives in so many ways and I'm loving sharing this gift with the world.

Hi Jen
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're so glad the course brought joy and insight into your life. Keep spreading laughter and positivity!

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Carol (South Africa)
The Best Idea I Have Had in a Long Time

Signing up for this course is probably one of the best ideas I’ve had in a long time, other than starting my own coaching business 😉

Informative & practical.

Heinrich shared so much more than what is in the manuals. It is very seldom that you join a course where the trainer is as supportive.

I am looking forward to integrating my new knowledge into my business specifically for team development.

Wishing you and your team a magical week.

Thanks so much for the Great Review
We really appreciate it

Remember to spend your FREE R200 Gift Voucher today, as it will expire soon
Use the code REVIEW200 at checkout to save a whopping R200 off your order

Have a beautiful day
Warm Regards
Trish

PS Our Team of Experts is always available to advise and support you on your health and wellness journey. Whether you have a question about healing an ailment naturally, or about which supplements are best to use for what, we are just an email away at info@liferetreat.co.za

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Candice (South Africa)
Extending my Sincerest Gratitude

I would like to extend my deepest thanks and sincere gratitude to Heinrich for the incredible training he provided during the Laughter Coaching course this past weekend.

Heinrich’s insight and depth of knowledge on the subject of laughter and its transformational power is truly phenomenal. His ability to weave theory with practice, and his warm, engaging style of guiding us through the practical exercises, made the entire experience not only enlightening but also deeply empowering.

What stood out most was how he held space for each of us with compassion and clarity, encouraging authentic connection and real growth. I walked away feeling equipped, confident, and inspired — ready to step into the world as a Laughter Coach, thanks to the powerful tools and techniques he so generously shared.

Thank you, for your passion, your presence, and for igniting this joyful path for me and so many others. I am beyond grateful.

Thanks so much for the Great Review
We really appreciate it

Remember to spend your FREE R200 Gift Voucher today, as it will expire soon
Use the code REVIEW200 at checkout to save a whopping R200 off your order

Have a beautiful day
Warm Regards
Trish

PS Our Team of Experts is always available to advise and support you on your health and wellness journey. Whether you have a question about healing an ailment naturally, or about which supplements are best to use for what, we are just an email away at info@liferetreat.co.za

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Susan (South Africa)
I Highly Recommend all Yoga Teachers do this Laughter Course

I’m a Yoga teacher and signed up to expand my offerings.

The course was rich in content, very practical, and surprisingly emotional. It reminded me of why I started in the wellness space.

Plus, I received a certificate! Always a bonus

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
We're thrilled to hear the course resonated with you and reignited your passion for wellness. Congratulations on your certificate, and we hope to see you in more of our offerings soon!

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Lisa (South Africa)
Fun! Fun! Fun!

I loved the interactive nature of the training. It was fun, uplifting, the Coach is great. I would have liked a bit more content on marketing your laughter business, but overall a great investment.

We are so glad you enjoyed the course and found it uplifting.
Thanks for your feedback on marketing content — we'll consider adding more in that area. Wishing you all the best with your laughter business!

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Thabi (South Africa)
Pure JOY

I joined the course to bring more joy into my life — and that’s exactly what I got. It was uplifting, grounding, and surprisingly moving. I now incorporate laughter yoga into my school wellness programme and the kids love it.

Hi there! We're so delighted to hear that the course brought you joy and that you're sharing laughter with the kids. Thank you for your wonderful review and for spreading happiness! 😊

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Sarah (South Africa)
Great course! I just wanted a bit more time!

The course was insightful and the techniques powerful.

My only suggestion would be to spread it over more days or offer more follow-up support afterwards.

Still, I gained a lot and will definitely be recommending it.

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Claire (South Africa)
A breath of fresh air

The training exceeded my expectations. It’s so much more than just laughter — it’s about connection, breath, and healing.

Heinrich is warm, experienced, and makes everyone feel included.

I’ve already used the techniques in my coaching practice with amazing results.

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Nomsa (South Africa)
Absolutely Transformational

I enrolled on a whim, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve made.
The course is deeply inspiring, and it gave me the confidence to run my own laughter sessions.

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Andre (South Africa)
An Absolute Treat

It was an absolute treat to undergo laughter training with Heinrich and Life Retreat. The course was practical, informative, and fun.

Heinrich’s passion, knowledge & enthusiasm for the topic shines through and makes the course all the more valuable.

Highly recommended.!

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the laughter coaching course and found our Teachers passion inspiring. Wishing you lots of joy and healing on your journey!

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A. (South Africa)
Liezel

I signed up for a Laughter Coach Certification course hostеd by Hеinrich in Capе Town, and it was truly one of thе most еnjoyablе workshops I'vе еvеr attеndеd.

Hеinrich dеdicatеd himsеlf tirеlеssly throughout thе two-day sеssion, sharing a wеalth of knowledge and invaluablе tips. As a rеmarkably gеnеrous trainеr, hе playеd a pivotal rolе in my swift attainmеnt of an intеrnationally accrеditеd Cеrtification.

In summary, Hеinrich's workshop is a must-attеnd! The past two days were a blast, and I also gained a wealth of knowledge. Hеinrich is truly thе supеrhеro of trainеrs and coachеs—absolutеly brilliant. Thе valuе I rеcеivеd еxcееdеd my еxpеctations by far.

Hеinrich is incrеdibly knowlеdgеablе and dеlivеrеd much morе than I anticipatеd. I highly recommend any coursе hе offеrs; thе valuе is truly еxcеptional.

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A. (South Africa)
I very much enjoyed the two day training

It was practical, informative and fun! Heinrich’s training was very informal and full of good advice and it took me through everything I should know, be aware of, and practice for a positive outcome. I also appreciate all of the resources provided, which I will have to assist me through the laughter coaching journey. Overall, it was a great experience and exactly what I needed to get me on the right path to apply to my own life and assist others in accessing laughter's mind/body benefits. Thanks very much, Heinrich!

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A.
Thanks Universe

Thanks a million for your good wishes and the passion and patience with which you taught the course.

I will keep you posted on how the laughter course will find application in my life and thanks for being available for me in the future. I truly appreciate that.

It is hilarious that the universe sent me to a teaching course instead of a participation workshop.

I guess, there is a bigger plan behind it.

Have a wonderful evening and I learned a lot from you.

Many greetings

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A. (South Africa)
Highly Recommend the Laughter Yoga Course

Heinrich - I want to thank you for facilitating my LY course this weekend with such ease, love and grace. Not to mention generosity. The amount of material you so openly shared with me, not to mention the hints and tips about which companies, organisations etc to approach, was beyond helpful.

Your easy style of imparting your knowledge made the weekend fly by and your passion for what you do most certainly rubbed off on me. I look forward to integrating all I learnt from you and growing my own Laughter Coach business in the future.

Thank you again for being human, honest and true to your profession and making me laugh as well. I also look forward to forging an ongoing relationship with you.

Trish - I cannot thank you enough for encouraging me very gently to do the LY course. Heinrich is an asset to his craft and I absolutely loved learning all about laughter. I am really excited to go ahead with offering this modality in a variety of organisations - both formal and informal. Heinrich really delivered way beyond what I expected from the 2 days.

Have a beautiful day further.

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J. (South Africa)
Happy Heart

Thanks a million for your good wishes as well as the passion and patience with which you taught the course.

I will keep you posted on how the laughter course will find application in my life and thanks for being available for me in the future. I truly appreciate that.

It is really funny that the universe sent me to a teaching course instead of a participation workshop.

Guess, there is a bigger plan behind it.

Have a wonderful evening and I definitely learned a lot from you.

Hi there, thank you so much for your heartfelt words!
I'm delighted to hear the course made a positive impact on your life. Wishing you all the best as you apply what you've learned, and I'm always here for you in the future. Keep shining and laughing!

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