112: Reasons Why You Need to Practice Laughter Yoga with Tove Kane

Laughter & Positivity with Pete

Did you know that laughter yoga saves lives? We know of people who were at the verge of giving up on life, but after attending laughter yoga sessions their home got rekindled. In this episode, Tove Kane tells us of a lady who sent her a letter that she had written as a final goodbye, but she changed her mind after attending laughing yoga sessions.

A woman sent her a letter she had written as her final goodbyes, but after attending a laughter session with Tove, she changed her mind. It is evident that laughter is such a powerful tool that it heals, and after healing it rekindles hope.

Today I have the pleasure of having a conversation with Tove Kane. She is an award-winning Communication Expert with over 30 years of experience in the broadcast industry. Tove is the Founder of the Speak and Shine Academy, where entrepreneurs can overcome speaking fears and up-skill their presentations to boost revenue and impact. She is a certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and a laughter yoga leader and ambassador. Her book, Mind Over Natter, helps you overcome negative inner critics with everyday mindfulness. She is renowned for her dynamic energy, kind-heartedness, and polished style.

Tove blends humour and relaxation techniques as a Mindfulness Coach and Presentation Skills Trainer. She will be sharing her laughter journey, favourite laughing exercises, and other nuggets of wisdom.

Listen in to learn more.

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[02:03] Getting to know Tove and how she discovered laughter

[11:36] Why do people resist laughter

[14:44] Tove’s experience with laughter yoga since 2010

[27:21] How Tove interacts with laughter yoga

[32:55] Tove’s success stories with laughter yoga

[38:18] Tove’s favourite laughing exercises

[43:10] What three things bring Tove Kane joy?

Standout Quotes from the Episode:

“If it doesn’t rain, we can’t water our plants and we can’t eat from the ground.”

“We don’t silence our inner critics, but we can put them in the backseat. They

don’t get to drive anymore.”

“There’s a psychological test that shows that Birdsong gives us a sense of peace and well-being. And when there isn’t Birdsong, it causes stress.”

“The great thing with laughter yoga is that it is, aside from being global

Phenomenon, it’s also global Uniter.”

“To be authentic meant being vulnerable. It meant taking a backseat not always trying to entertain or be and rather just being grateful and present.”

Connect with Tove Kane:

Website: https://tovekane.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToveKanePage

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tovekane/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tovekane
Grab Tove's Books: https://tovekane.com/shop/
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The Laughter Man, Pete Cann, is on a fun-filled mission to bring the positive benefits of laughter to the world. Since discovering Laughter Yoga, company owner Pete has transformed his business and family life and now wants to share his infectious secrets and get the planet laughing along with him.

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