Merv Neal

Merv Neal

Laughter Yoga Australia
Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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Laughter Yoga Australia
Southbank, Victoria, Australia
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About

Merv Neal is the CEO of Laughter Yoga Australia and a living example of the mantra “laughter is the best medicine”. After a successful career as a multi-millionaire businessman, a scary health diagnosis of a rare disease changed everything. By incorporating daily laughter into his rehabilitation program, he overcame his health issues and decided to explore more about laughter and why it made him well again. After making contact with Dr Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga and the “Guru... Merv Neal is the CEO of Laughter Yoga Australia and a living example of the mantra “laughter is the best medicine”. After a successful career as a multi-millionaire businessman, a scary health diagnosis of a rare disease changed everything. By incorporating daily laughter into his rehabilitation program, he overcame his health issues and decided to explore more about laughter and why it made him well again. After making contact with Dr Madan Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga and the “Guru of Giggling”, Merv booked a flight to Mumbai to meet him and was invited to the 2005 International Laughter Conference. He was encouraged to participate in a laughing competition and, while initially hesitant, he took Dr Kataria’s advice to “laugh from the heart”. By doing so, Merv was ultimately awarded the “Best International Laughing Man” out of 1000 people! Merv has been a laughter therapist and holistic health practitioner since 2002, founded Laughter Yoga Australia in 2005, runs the Melbourne Laughter Club, and is Australia’s leading gelotologist and laughing expert. While there is no such thing as a “typical day” when you work in laughter yoga, you can often find him presenting keynotes at conferences as a professional speaker, conducting research studies with Deakin University and Monash Health, and facilitating workshops for commercial and community organisations. Merv is passionate about sharing the positive impact that Laughter Yoga has on everyone and that it really does work. Through his company Laughter Yoga Australia, important research has been undertaken demonstrating the multitude health benefits of laughter yoga. One of Merv’s greatest success stories is being acknowledged as a medically published author for his research study in laughter yoga into Monash Health’s kidney dialysis unit, where he ran 30 minute laughter yoga sessions three times a week over four weeks and the incredible impact this had on their patients! Merv is based in Melbourne and travels all over Australia and internationally. Find out more about Merv at https://www.mervneal.com or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VucUsW5N3IY Read more

Languages

English

Therapies

Education and training

Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and Master Trainer

Holds a relevant Working With Children Check

Yes

An insurance policy has been provided

No

Working hours (GMT+11:00) Melbourne

Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Merv Neal’s studio location

Southbank, Victoria, Australia

Exact location will be provided after booking

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Discovery call session

A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about... A discovery call will provide an opportunity to ask questions and gain an understanding about your current challenges, goals and pain points. This is a key opportunity for us to start building a relationship and understand how I may be able to assist you. You can also learn more about my expertise and knowledge, the success I have had in helping others with similar issues, and consider whether my offerings will be able to meet your needs. Ultimately, a discovery call helps to determine if there is a good fit and we can decide if we would like to take the next steps together. Read more

Online
This is a one time free session

15 min

FREE

Laughter Coaching ONLINE

In this eight-week 1 to 1 program, you will have a daily interaction with your coach to enable... In this eight-week 1 to 1 program, you will have a daily interaction with your coach to enable you to laugh more fully and freely regardless of external circumstances. Some of the demonstrated health benefits of laughter yoga includes: - Boosts the immune system - Regulates blood pressure - Increases oxygen levels - Reduces depression and anxiety - Manages pain - Decreases stress - Changes your mood within minutes - Helps you cope better with negative situations, difficult people or upsetting circumstances Read more

Online
In person

8 hr

795 AUD

Laughter Leader Training ONLINE or in person

Attend a two-day training course to become a fully certified laughter facilitator affiliated... Attend a two-day training course to become a fully certified laughter facilitator affiliated with the Dr Kataria School of Laughter Yoga. Who should attend: People wanting to provide laughter yoga to their clients or workplace, or anyone wanting to start a social laughter club Why learn laughter yoga with us? · Our training is fully accredited, and on successful completion, you will receive a certificate from the Dr Kataria School of Laughter Yoga · The training is comprehensive and runs over two full days · You will learn both the practical skills and the theoretical basis of laughter yoga · You will have ample opportunity to put your skills into practice and be fully supported every step of the way. · You will receive information on the latest trends and techniques in laughter yoga · Learn laughter yoga in a safe, fun and empowering environment · All learning styles are catered for, whether you are a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner Merv has more than 15 years’ experience in laughter yoga. He runs the Melbourne Laughter Club and has recently been appointed as a Master Trainer. At present, he is the only one in Australia. Merv also runs a successful laughter yoga business that presents to a variety of organisations at their conferences, workshops, staff training days and retreats. He also runs the 1 Day Advanced and 2 Day Laughter Yoga Business Training that enables people to improve their presentation and business skills NB Spots are limited to 10 attendees to ensure quality. Read more

5 Max participants
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In person

12 hr

395 AUD

Laughter Workshops ONLINE or in person

If you have a group of people then this one hour tailored workshop is ideal. The attendees... If you have a group of people then this one hour tailored workshop is ideal. The attendees will be given a full explanation of how laughter yoga works, the benefits of sustained intentional laughter, and then the experience of a full laughter session. It will be an experience that people will remember forever! Prices begin at $220 inc GST. Read more

5 Max participants
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In person

1 hr

220 AUD

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