HAHA Laughter Yoga

Heritage Day - HAHA Humor

Under the motto HAHA Humor, Heritage Day 2026 is all about laughter, jokes, and fun. And what could fit better than a laughter yoga session? At GUM & Botanical Garden, you can take part in a unique laughter yoga session — and we are even offering two!

Laughter is healthy: it’s a real workout for the heart and muscles, protects against stress and anxiety, works as a natural pain reliever, and stimulates the production of endorphins, our happiness hormones. But above all, laughter brings people together. It is contagious, connecting, and lies at the heart of laughter yoga.

Laughter yoga was developed by the Indian doctor Dr. Madan Kataria and combines breathing exercises, simple body movements, and… lots of hearty laughter. It may look a little unusual, but studies show positive effects for anxiety and depression — and it simply makes you feel good!

Come and experience it for yourself and laugh along with us!

When: 12:30 & 14:30
Duration: +/- 45 minutes
Age: from 15 years
Location: in the Botanical Garden in good weather, in the museum in case of rain

Come laugh together, relax, and discover how powerful and joyful laughter can be!

Registration will open soon!

Wellbeing and Connection

Yoga and Sound journey experience

A Free Community Well-Being Gathering: A Spring Reset

Join us for a nourishing afternoon of movement, rest, and connection — a gentle space to regulate the nervous system and reconnect with yourself and others.

This free community gathering is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the power of shared presence. In a world that moves fast, we come together to soften, listen, and restore. 

Together we will explore:

• Embodied Movement & Restorative Yoga — a gentle activation of the nervous system, connection through mindful movement, and a restorative phase to ground and settle the body. (with Ludmila) 
• Sound Journey & Deep Relaxation — a guided rest supported by live instruments and subtle background music, allowing the body and mind to fully unwind and reset. (with Ludmila) 
• Integration & Community Moment — we close with shared snacks and kombucha, plus a short and practical introduction to making homemade kombucha from a SCOBY — a simple ritual to continue caring for your gut and well-being at home.

The kombucha moment is lovingly supported by Yugen Kombucha, which shares our vision of mindful nourishment and community well-being.

Please, join us!!! Spaces are limited. Please register in advance, and feel free to invite a friend!!

Yoga & Poetry Flow

A creative outdoor gathering of movement, words, and connection.

Join us for an immersive outdoor experience at Puerta de Alcalá, where mindful movement meets spoken word.

This special session invites participants to reconnect with nature, body, and voice through a gentle yoga flow combined with poetry reading, writing, and reflection. Through breath, movement, and creative expression in a beautiful, natural setting, we create a safe and inclusive space for grounding, inspiration, and community connection.

Whether you love yoga, poetry, or simply being outdoors, this gathering is an invitation to slow down, express yourself, and share a meaningful moment.

No previous yoga or writing experience is needed — everyone is welcome.

What to expect

• A gentle and accessible yoga flow

• Guided breathing and mindful movement

• Poetry reading and creative writing prompts

• Moments for reflection and sharing

• Connection with nature and community

What to bring

• A yoga mat or towel

• Comfortable clothes for movement

• A notebook and pen (optional)

• Water

Location: Near Puerta de Alcalá in Parque del Retiro, Madrid, ES

Time: 17:00 - 19:00

Silent Yoga and Blind Wine Tasting 

A Fundraising Evening for Kom op Tegen Kanker

Join us for a special evening of movement, mindfulness, and sensory awakening — all in support of Veronica’s run for Kom op Tegen Kanker.  

For the third consecutive year, we are offering yoga to raise funds for Veronica’s run, “Kom op Tegen Kanker”. This event is part of that journey. By joining us, you directly support cancer research while caring for yourself and sharing a meaningful experience with others. 

Together we will explore:

• Silent Headset Yoga Session — an immersive and grounding practice guided through wireless headsets, allowing you to fully connect with breath, movement, and presence. (with Ludmila) 
• Blind Wine Tasting Experience — guided by Veronica, who will lead us through a playful and refined tasting where sight is removed and the senses awaken. (with Veronica)

Please, join us!!! Spaces are limited. Please register in advance!!

RSVP here, and we will send you an email with the confirmation.

Location: PURE Pilates  | Date: 20 February 2026  | Time: 18:30 – 20:30

Suggested donation:  €25,-  for the yoga community and €45,- 

Included: yoga, wine tasting, and a cheese platter, with fruits and nuts

All proceeds go to Kom op Tegen Kanker

Move with intention. Taste with presence. Support with heart.

With love, peace, and namaste,

Ludmila and Veronica

Laughter Yoga in the park 

100in1Day Belgium - Curieus

Come along, laugh, relax, and experience how easy it can be to feel recharged.
Laughter yoga for all, guided by Ludmila Andreoli, in collaboration with Compagnie Cordial.

Unwind during the laughter yoga and embodied movement session and recharge yourself with positive energy.
Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
Bring your water bottle. After the session, we will have some food and drinks for the picnic.

The workshop will be taught in English.
This yoga session will bring joy through laughter and foster bonding among people, followed by a picnic to seal the community spirit. The idea is to move our bodies, clap our hands, breathe, and engage in laughter exercises.
 

Please, join us!!! Spaces are limited. Please register in advance!!

RSVP here, and we will send you an email with the confirmation. 

Location: Baudelo Park, Gent | Date: 24 May 2025  | Time: 11:00 – 13:00

With love, peace, and namaste,

Ludmila

Yoga Against Cancer

All proceeds go to Kom op tegen Kanker

Join in and laugh for a good cause! Come laugh and relax during our Laughter Yoga session to raise money for the fight against cancer!

Laughter is not only healthy but also a powerful tool for coping with cancer and boosting well-being.

Do not let sadness prevail; together we make a difference with a smile and a big heart.
Why join? Your support can make a huge impact and make many faces happy. We are counting on you!

Practical Information:

Where? Freefall - Gent

Contribution? Minimum €20 per participant (Laughter Yoga) on Saturday

Want to relax even more? For €30, you can participate on both days:

• Friday, February 28, 2025, at 6:30 PM - Nidra Sound Therapy

• Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM - Laughter Yoga

You can register here for Friday and here for Saturday.

Laughter Yoga 

Festival of Equality - Curieus

Need a moment of peace amidst all the festival hustle and bustle? 

Unwind during the laughter yoga session and recharge yourself with positive energy.

Whether you want to take a break from the festival hustle and bustle or are just looking for a moment of joy and peace, this session is just what you need. Come along, laugh, relax, and experience how easy it can be to feel recharged.

Laughter yoga for all, guided by Ludmila Andreoli, in collaboration with Refu Interim.

When? Saturday, December 14, 2024 -  19:00 - 20:00 

Where? Vos en Haas (De Krook, Gent)

Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.

The workshop will be taught in English.

For this programme component, you must book on the day itself. You can participate by asking for a pass at the reception at Krook for the Laughter workshop!!! This pass will give you access to the hall.

Are you unable or unwilling to take part? Then bring the pass back in so that someone else can take your place.

Laughter Yoga BAR MONDIAL INDIA

Titannick vzw 

This summer, we will travel around the world together.

This yoga session brings together the joy of laughter and the connection between people. The idea is to move our bodies, clap our hands, breathe, and practice laughter exercises.

Please bring your own water bottle.

When? Wednesday, August 14, 2024 – 5:00 PM

Where? Kikvorsstraat in Nieuw Gent

Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own towel or mat if you prefer.

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Laughter Yoga in the Park

100in1Day Belgium - Curieus

100 creative actions around Flanders and Brussels in a single day, bringing people together, building community, and making our neighborhood better

This yoga session will bring the joy of laughter and connection between people; the picnic after the session is to seal that connectivity. The idea is to move our bodies, to clap our hands, to breathe, and to engage in laughter exercises.

Bring your water bottle. After the session, we will have some food and drinks for the picnic.

When? Saturday, June 15, 2024 -  11:00 - 13:00 

Where? Baudelopark, Gent

Yoga mats will be provided. You feel free to bring your own towel or mat if you prefer.

The workshop will be taught in English.

Yoga Against Cancer

The 100km-run Running together against cancer

Come to yoga for a good cause!

Our group of runners needs your support to perform well in the pro of KOM OP TEGEN KANKER!

We offer you a new, wonderful event! Come and practice Yoga with Ludmila and others. Together, we will take care of our body, mind, and soul for the benefit of cancer research!

Don’t stress if you’ve never done this before; it’s also completely accessible for beginners!

Participation in the session is 15 euros. This goes entirely to the 100-km run team Let’s Beat It and thus to Kom op tegen Kanker.

The 100 km run is a unique running event in which teams of four runners run 100 km together to benefit the fight against cancer. All the collected fund goes entirely to the KOM OP TEGEN KANKER fund!

More information: here.

Yoga SUMMER BAR

Titannick vzw 

Sunny Side up  GOA - Freedom and happiness

This yoga session is inspired by the free and joyful spirit of Goa. Together we will move, breathe, and stretch in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, celebrating the energy of summer and the feeling of freedom.

The practice is gentle and accessible to everyone, focusing on simple movements, mindful breathing, and enjoying the moment together. It’s an invitation to recharge, connect with others, and bring a little sunshine into your body and mind.

Please bring your own water bottle.

When? Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – 5:00 PM

Where? Kikvorsstraat in Nieuw Gent

Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own towel or mat if you prefer.

The workshop will be conducted in English.

Yoga 

Refu Interim vzw 

100in1Day Belgium - Curieus

Together we will move, breathe, and stretch in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, celebrating the arrival of summer and the community of volunteers.

The practice is gentle and accessible to everyone, focusing on simple movements, mindful breathing, and enjoying the moment together. It’s an invitation to recharge, connect with others, and bring a little sunshine into your body and mind.

Please bring your own water bottle.

Practical Information

When? Saturday, June 17, 2023 – 13:00 

Where? Baudelopark, Gent

Yoga mats will be provided, but feel free to bring your own towel or mat if you prefer.

The workshop will be conducted in English.