About this Event
Family Joy Session: Laugh, Move & Connect Together!
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience where kids and parents laugh, move, and breathe together! This uplifting workshop is designed to help families recharge, connect, and have fun through the power of play. Through simple stretches, joyful games, and contagious belly laughs, everyone will leave feeling lighter, happier, and more connected.
No yoga mats or special skills needed—just comfy clothes and a readiness to giggle!
What to Expect:
- 🌀 Fun movement and breathing exercises for all ages
- 🎲 Playful family games that spark laughter and teamwork
- 💬 Mindful moments to relax and reconnect
- ❤️ A safe, welcoming space for creativity and joy
- 🎁 Leave refreshed, smiling, and closer as a family
ABOUT WORKSHOP HOST
RHONDA KAALUND
Rhonda Kaalund is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Certified Employee Assistance Professional, and Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher with over 25 years of experience. She earned her Master’s in Community Counseling from Appalachian State University and has taught at both Appalachian State and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Her dedication to equity in healthcare began in Johnston County, North Carolina, where she co-founded Johnston County Medical Ministries as an incorporator, an initiative that later evolved into Project Access, offering free and reduced-cost healthcare for underserved residents. Her career has been recognized with numerous awards across higher education, federal service, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rhonda is the author of "From Invisible to Visible: Master the Art of Being Seen" and co-author of "The Love Pact and A Reason to Be". Certified by founder, Dr. Madan Kataria Rhonda has facilitated hundreds of Laughter Yoga sessions across the globe. She is also co-founder of The Kaalund Collective LLC and a creative enthusiast who indulges in travel, photography, expressive arts, and the beauty of sunrises and sunsets.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Welcome & Introductions
Info: A brief overview of Laughter Yoga, the history, and helpful benefits
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Warm-Up
Info: Light stretches, clapping, and group icebreakers help create a sense of comfort.
🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
Breathing & Playful Warmups
Info: Simple exercises like balloon breath, candle breathing, and laughter with exhalations.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Laughter Yoga Exercises
Info: Child-friendly themes include animal laughter, magic potion laughter, and popcorn laughter, among others. Partner play: mirror laughter, high-five laugh.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Group Activity
Info: Laughter parade/dance and circle giggles.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PM
Relaxation & Reflection
Info: Guided breathing and soft laughter to wind down.
🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing
Info: Sharing favorite moments. Next Action Steps
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arts’tination, 162 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, United States
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