Coordinator & Facilitator:
Lora Pesant (403) 829-0537
Lora is a Facilitator, Laughter Yoga Teacher and Hatha Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga has had a huge impact on Lora's life. Following a disturbing travel experience in 2010, Lora spent several months experiencing severe anxiety. Seeking something to help with her anxiety, Lora ventured from Dunedin, New Zealand (where she was living at the time) to Christchurch, New Zealand to be trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader. Ironically, this training took place just after the first of several major earthquakes in Christchurch. Although hesitant to go at first, she has been laughing regularly ever since and finds herself facing many anxiety provoking situations with ease. She loves sharing her laughter as she finds it a barrier-free way to build connections, let our inner joy flourish, and, to embody peace inside and out.
Lora is a Facilitator, Laughter Yoga Teacher and Hatha Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga has had a huge impact on Lora's life. Following a disturbing travel experience in 2010, Lora spent several months experiencing severe anxiety. Seeking something to help with her anxiety, Lora ventured from Dunedin, New Zealand (where she was living at the time) to Christchurch, New Zealand to be trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader. Ironically, this training took place just after the first of several major earthquakes in Christchurch. Although hesitant to go at first, she has been laughing regularly ever since and finds herself facing many anxiety provoking situations with ease. She loves sharing her laughter as she finds it a barrier-free way to build connections, let our inner joy flourish, and, to embody peace inside and out.
Other Fabulous Facilitators:
Candice Macpherson (587) 897-2885 www.candicemacpherson.com
Candice’s life truly changed when she discovered the power of choice. Before discovering Laughter Yoga, she found herself struggling to keep focus and create a purposeful life path. Being a single mom and working full time left little time for self care. In 2017, she was in a car accident and found pain and stress limiting her life even more. Desperate for change, she came across Laughter Yoga. After taking the Leader training course in 2018, she began sharing the many health benefits LY has to offer. Her passion for life and sharing the gift of laughter with the world grows daily. Boasting nearly 12 years of experience in her career as a Therapy Assistant, Candice collaborates and works along side Physio, Occupational, Recreational and Speech Therapists on a Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.
Candice’s life truly changed when she discovered the power of choice. Before discovering Laughter Yoga, she found herself struggling to keep focus and create a purposeful life path. Being a single mom and working full time left little time for self care. In 2017, she was in a car accident and found pain and stress limiting her life even more. Desperate for change, she came across Laughter Yoga. After taking the Leader training course in 2018, she began sharing the many health benefits LY has to offer. Her passion for life and sharing the gift of laughter with the world grows daily. Boasting nearly 12 years of experience in her career as a Therapy Assistant, Candice collaborates and works along side Physio, Occupational, Recreational and Speech Therapists on a Neuro Rehabilitation Unit.
Cheryl Ann Oberg (403) 836-4628
Cheryl Ann is a unforgettable speaker who inspires people to create more joy, laughter & play in their everyday life for the perfect day! A leading authority on the relationship between healthy humour and laughter and is known for her energetic, entertaining and content-rich programs. Sharing her gift of humour & laughter at conferences as a keynote speaker, with families & children in the hospitals, seniors living in care facilities, corporate teams in the workplace, schools, college and universities. Thousands of people have enjoyed the benefits of learning how to have more joy, laughter & play in their everyday life! Cheryl Ann has been a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2001, a Therapeutic Clown since 1995 and a Certified Humour Professional since 2008.
Our day dreams are visions for a life worth living! Dream the life you want to live . . . Then go live it!
Cheryl Ann is a unforgettable speaker who inspires people to create more joy, laughter & play in their everyday life for the perfect day! A leading authority on the relationship between healthy humour and laughter and is known for her energetic, entertaining and content-rich programs. Sharing her gift of humour & laughter at conferences as a keynote speaker, with families & children in the hospitals, seniors living in care facilities, corporate teams in the workplace, schools, college and universities. Thousands of people have enjoyed the benefits of learning how to have more joy, laughter & play in their everyday life! Cheryl Ann has been a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2001, a Therapeutic Clown since 1995 and a Certified Humour Professional since 2008.
Our day dreams are visions for a life worth living! Dream the life you want to live . . . Then go live it!
Heidi Bwell (Barkwell) (403) 620-8853 www.laughingwellness.com
Heidi has been laughing for the past 15 years. She became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader in 2008, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher in 2013, and was awarded Laughter Ambassador by Dr. Kataria in 2018.
Laughter Yoga has saved Heidi's life, changed her life & continues to maintain her life. Heidi removed the "ark" from her last name, and created her mantra: Heidi Bwell, be willing to be well with laughter! Heheheheeee!
She is humbled, honoured and grateful to be a part of this outstanding community!
Heidi has been laughing for the past 15 years. She became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader in 2008, a Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher in 2013, and was awarded Laughter Ambassador by Dr. Kataria in 2018.
Laughter Yoga has saved Heidi's life, changed her life & continues to maintain her life. Heidi removed the "ark" from her last name, and created her mantra: Heidi Bwell, be willing to be well with laughter! Heheheheeee!
She is humbled, honoured and grateful to be a part of this outstanding community!
JP Hermano (587) 707-3688
JP has a passion for life and learning through challenges. His journey with Laughter Yoga started as a means to not take himself too seriously, all the while trying to establish himself as a professional in the corporate working world after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Through his busy personal and professional life, he attributes his practices of Hatha Yoga and Laughter Yoga as being cornerstone to keeping him grounded, no matter what situations life might present to him. In addition to being a recently graduated certified Laughter Yoga Leader and getting his feet wet with leading Laughter Yoga classes, he enjoys studying classical singing as a hobby.
JP has a passion for life and learning through challenges. His journey with Laughter Yoga started as a means to not take himself too seriously, all the while trying to establish himself as a professional in the corporate working world after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Through his busy personal and professional life, he attributes his practices of Hatha Yoga and Laughter Yoga as being cornerstone to keeping him grounded, no matter what situations life might present to him. In addition to being a recently graduated certified Laughter Yoga Leader and getting his feet wet with leading Laughter Yoga classes, he enjoys studying classical singing as a hobby.
Krishna Thakur (587) 889-9782
Krishna loves learning, breathing exercises, "physical yoga," Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Life Coaching and Laughter Yoga Teaching. He has wealth of skills, experience, and personal enthusiasm in teaching Laughter Yoga. He is a certified Reiki Master practicing in Calgary. In September 2009, he went through open heart surgery in Johannesburg, South Africa and was faced with a big challenge of how to keep his body, soul and mind healthy and strong. The Delhi Laughter Yoga Club provided him with the solution to join Laughter Yoga. They trained and certified him to teach laughter skills. Since 2012, he has been leading Laughter Yoga in birthday parties, seniors clubs, cancer associations, and with staff and students of secondary schools in South Africa. Now, he specializes in coaching Senior Citizens at Calgary Immigrant Services and leading laughter sessions at Asian cultural events. His lifestyle has completely changed from tension, stress, and depression to become a laughing person in all situations.
Krishna loves learning, breathing exercises, "physical yoga," Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) Life Coaching and Laughter Yoga Teaching. He has wealth of skills, experience, and personal enthusiasm in teaching Laughter Yoga. He is a certified Reiki Master practicing in Calgary. In September 2009, he went through open heart surgery in Johannesburg, South Africa and was faced with a big challenge of how to keep his body, soul and mind healthy and strong. The Delhi Laughter Yoga Club provided him with the solution to join Laughter Yoga. They trained and certified him to teach laughter skills. Since 2012, he has been leading Laughter Yoga in birthday parties, seniors clubs, cancer associations, and with staff and students of secondary schools in South Africa. Now, he specializes in coaching Senior Citizens at Calgary Immigrant Services and leading laughter sessions at Asian cultural events. His lifestyle has completely changed from tension, stress, and depression to become a laughing person in all situations.
Noelle Rees (403) 401-8139
Noelle loves learning, yoga, laughter and life! Her diverse educational background includes: Drumming Circle Facilitator Certification, B.F.A in Drama, Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, Lay Counsellor Certificate, Independent Film Maker Certificate, Mental Health & Addictions Certificate. Her professional employment history is as diverse as her educational accreditations – and wherever she’s ventured, she’s always naturally shared her laughter. She discovered the joyful and healing practice of Laughter Yoga after losing her health in 2008, and is living proof of the healing power of “laughter is the best medicine” for the mind, body and spirit! Certifying as a Laughter Yoga Leader in 2010, Noelle has been sharing laughter ever since and using it personally as a pain management tool.
Noelle loves learning, yoga, laughter and life! Her diverse educational background includes: Drumming Circle Facilitator Certification, B.F.A in Drama, Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, Lay Counsellor Certificate, Independent Film Maker Certificate, Mental Health & Addictions Certificate. Her professional employment history is as diverse as her educational accreditations – and wherever she’s ventured, she’s always naturally shared her laughter. She discovered the joyful and healing practice of Laughter Yoga after losing her health in 2008, and is living proof of the healing power of “laughter is the best medicine” for the mind, body and spirit! Certifying as a Laughter Yoga Leader in 2010, Noelle has been sharing laughter ever since and using it personally as a pain management tool.
Sharon Falconer (403) 998-2560 www.joythroughlaughter.com
A very wise person once said, people don’t care what you know, until they know that you care. Sharon Falconer cares!
Sharon is a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2008 and has conducted hundreds of laughter workshops since then. She became a Certified Laughter Teacher in 2012.
Sharon has done laughter sessions for many Seniors facilities and local schools in Calgary, as well as corporations including; CRA-Bankruptcy Division, Town of Irricana, Atco Power, Banff Centre of the Arts, Covenant Care, Silvera for Seniors, Canadian Association of Retired Professionals, Woods Homes, and Creative Tree, to name a few.
Sharon spent three years volunteering for the Homecare division of Alberta Health Services until 2010, visiting sick children in their homes, bringing Joy and Laughter as Sunshine Sally.
When Sharon isn’t Laughing and playing she’s helping adults with Dementia.
A very wise person once said, people don’t care what you know, until they know that you care. Sharon Falconer cares!
Sharon is a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader since 2008 and has conducted hundreds of laughter workshops since then. She became a Certified Laughter Teacher in 2012.
Sharon has done laughter sessions for many Seniors facilities and local schools in Calgary, as well as corporations including; CRA-Bankruptcy Division, Town of Irricana, Atco Power, Banff Centre of the Arts, Covenant Care, Silvera for Seniors, Canadian Association of Retired Professionals, Woods Homes, and Creative Tree, to name a few.
Sharon spent three years volunteering for the Homecare division of Alberta Health Services until 2010, visiting sick children in their homes, bringing Joy and Laughter as Sunshine Sally.
When Sharon isn’t Laughing and playing she’s helping adults with Dementia.
If you are a Laughter Yoga Facilitator in the Calgary area and would like to be listed here, please let us know!
