Language
Portuguese, English
Duration
10H/ 2 days
Difficulty
Beginner
Next Date
27/06/2026

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader course in Lagoa with Sabrina Tacconi, the only person in Portugal qualified to certify Laughter Yoga Leader Trainers and a Master Trainer with 20 years of experience promoting this internationally recognised method. Across two days and ten hours of training, you learn how to lead structured and effective laughter yoga sessions using scientifically based techniques, working with groups across different contexts and developing a personal or professional project with real purpose. This is more than a training course. It is an invitation to transform your life and the lives of others through conscious laughter.

Laughter Yoga was created in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria and combines breathing exercises with intentional laughter to activate the body’s natural mechanisms for deep relaxation, stress reduction and immune system strengthening. In Portugal the method is well established and growing, being applied in companies, schools, hospitals, care homes and community projects. By becoming a certified Laughter Yoga Leader you gain the tools, the technique and the credential to apply this work professionally across any of these settings.

What you’ll learn

😊 How to lead structured and effective laughter yoga sessions from start to finish

😊 Scientifically based breathing and laughter techniques for physical and mental health

😊 How to work with groups in diverse contexts including corporate, educational and healthcare settings

😊 How to design and develop a personal or professional laughter yoga project

😊 The principles and evidence behind laughter yoga as a method for health and wellbeing

What you’ll experience

🌟 Reduction of stress and anxiety through combined breathing and laughter practices

🌟 Improved mood, energy and vitality across the two training days

🌟 Strengthened social connection and the experience of laughing with others rather than at others

🌟 Direct access to the only Master Trainer in Portugal qualified to certify Laughter Yoga Leader Trainers

What you leave with

A Certified Laughter Yoga Leader qualification recognised internationally, the practical tools and techniques to start leading sessions immediately and a genuine personal experience of what laughter yoga does for the people in the room.

I am Sabrina Tacconi, Master Trainer and Laughter Ambassador for Portugal. I discovered in laughter yoga a new way of living and approaching life, became a Laughter Leader and earned my Ambassador certification for the extensive work I carried out promoting the method in Portugal. With 20 years of experience across the corporate sector and many other types of organisations, I am passionate about this work and deeply aware of the importance of laughing together to achieve greater joy and better health. I am the author of three books and the only person in Portugal qualified to certify Laughter Yoga Leader Trainers.

Duration ten hours across two days. Takes place in Lagoa, Algarve.

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Location

Espaço Vital, Rua do Municipio de São Domingos, Lagoa, Portugal

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FAQ

What is the Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Course?

This is a professional and personal development course that teaches you how to lead Laughter Yoga sessions using scientifically based techniques that combine laughter exercises with breathing practices. The course provides both practical experience and internationally recognized certification.

Who is this course for?

The course is suitable for anyone interested in improving well-being, personal growth, or developing professional skills. It is especially valuable for therapists, coaches, teachers, healthcare professionals, HR teams, facilitators, caregivers, and anyone passionate about creating healthier and happier environments.

What will I learn during the training?

You will learn how to structure and lead Laughter Yoga sessions, use breathing and laughter techniques effectively, manage group dynamics, increase energy and connection within groups, and apply Laughter Yoga in different contexts such as companies, schools, healthcare settings, and community projects.

What will I bring home from this course?

You will leave with practical tools to reduce stress, increase joy and confidence, improve communication and connection with others, and create positive change in both your personal and professional life. You will also receive a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader certificate and the knowledge to start facilitating your own sessions.

Do I need any previous experience to join?

No previous experience is required. The course is designed for beginners as well as professionals who wish to expand their skills and discover the transformative power of laughter for health, well-being, and human connection.