You know smiling makes you feel happier right? Get THIS! Laughter Yoga at our corporate festivals!

At The Soul Camp, we’re all about real connection, the kind that happens when people let loose, laugh too loudly, and remember they’re human first, colleague second!

We believe the best way to get people talking and really connecting is by creating moments where people move, laugh, and feel part of something bigger. That’s why, when we design our bespoke corporate festivals in the UK, we love to propose unexpected, energising activities. We’ve included axe throwing, cooking lessons, and village “clean-ups” alongside more traditional wellbeing experiences. And right now, with so many teams split between offices, kitchen tables, and Zoom, those moments of connection are more important than ever.

We are delighted to now offer Lotte’s unique, effective, and wonderfully enjoyable Laughter Yoga as part of our line-up!

So… what is Laughter Yoga?

Born in Mumbai in 1995 and now practised in over 100 countries, Laughter Yoga is a playful wellbeing practice that blends intentional, often simulated laughter with deep yogic breathing.

The body doesn’t care if the laughter is “real” or not; pretend chuckles quickly transform into genuine, hearty laughter, and the effects are astonishing:

• Stress hormones drop

• Endorphins rise

• Oxygen floods your system

• Your immune response strengthens

• Mood shifts for the better

  
  

From “telephone laughter” (pretend you’re gossiping into a banana-phone) to “mental flossing” (cleaning out the cobwebs of your mind with a big HA HA HA), it’s simple, inclusive, and surprisingly powerful.

Why Laughter Yoga works so well at our corporate festivals

Twenty years ago, we started The Soul Camp believing that corporate events should have a huge fun, invigorating, and stimulating element to truly get a message across and get people to connect. Add to that the immeasurable benefits of being in nature, and you’ve got a fantastic wellbeing and corporate cohesion formula.

Research backs this up too — time outdoors has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, boost immunity, and even enhance creativity. We’ve seen it firsthand: when you combine the open air with genuine human connection, something shifts.

We reckon Laughter Yoga is a perfect wellbeing offering because it:

• Gets people dropping the work mask instantly

• Creates real bonds between colleagues (even across departments)

• Acts as a stress-busting reset button

• Feels playful and totally un-intimidating

• Works for all ages, abilities, and personalities

  
  

Check out Lotte’s wonderful Laughter Yoga for yourself!

Meet the UK’s Laughter Queen: Lotte Mikkelsen

If you’ve ever Googled “Laughter Yoga UK,” you’ll have found Lotte Mikkelsen – UnitedMind’s Laughter Yoga Training & Workshop Specialists. She’s been doing this since 2002, training thousands of people, and is the UK’s only Laughter Yoga Master Trainer.

Lotte’s also a regular on TV and radio — you might have spotted her with Andi Peters on ITV Lorraine, or on Channel 4’s Trending Live. She and her team deliver sessions across the UK, focusing on stress management, communication, confidence, and creative collaboration.

UnitedMind’s work fits right in with our ethos — bespoke, exciting experiences that actually shift the way people feel.

Wellbeing that sticks

We believe corporate wellbeing shouldn’t be a “tick the box” perk; we think people need experiences that make them feel something. Just a half-hour of hilarity can leave your team energised, calmer, and more bonded than when they arrived.

We’ve seen teams go from polite handshakes to genuine hugs in one session. And in a world where working from home can make people feel more like “colleagues on email” than “a real team,” we believe that really matters.

The Power of Connection

Connection is at the heart of everything we do. When teams come together, magic happens! Whether it’s through laughter, shared experiences, or simply being in the same space, these moments create lasting memories.

The energy in the room when everyone is laughing together is infectious. You can almost feel the stress melting away. That’s the beauty of Laughter Yoga. It’s not just about the laughter; it’s about building relationships and fostering a sense of community.

Book it in, laugh it out

Whether you want a full Laughter Yoga workshop or a surprise pop-up session hidden in your own corporate festival schedule, we can make it happen! And, with the UK’s best facilitators and all the creative magic of The Soul Camp behind it.

Check out this 2-minute corporate festival video by our lovely client MPG and see the wonderful magic that happens at our bespoke events!

BiG LOve, The Soul Camp Team xx