Laughter Yoga Brings Joy and Energy to the Team at Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Tampin

Date: 29 October, 2026
Time: 2pm – 3pm

Akademi Kecemerlangan Minda & Fizikal (Akal), Felda Bukit Rokan, Gemencheh

A session encouraging participants to embrace laughter, movement and connection as part of holistic wellbeing

On 29 October 2026, Mind Your Health was honoured to be part of a mental health programme organised by Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Tampin, themed “Pemerkasaan Kesihatan Holistik: Dari Minda ke Fizikal”.

The programme brought together staff from the public healthcare sector, including medical doctors, for activities promoting holistic health and wellbeing. As part of the programme, a laughter yoga session was conducted to introduce participants to the benefits of laughter, movement and playful engagement in supporting mental and physical wellbeing.

Bringing Laughter into the Workplace

Laughter yoga combines laughter exercises with yogic breathing technique. It does not require participants to rely on humour or jokes to laugh. Instead, laughter is initiated as an intentional exercise, often developing into more spontaneous and contagious laughter through group interaction.

The session began with some initial shyness, which gradually gave way to greater participation as the group became more comfortable with the laughter yoga dance and exercises. Participants readily followed along, creating a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

Despite the session taking place right after lunch, following a programme that had started at 9 am, participants demonstrated commendable enthusiasm and willingness to engage throughout the session. Many had also travelled from different areas to attend the programme.

A Meaningful Experience

The session was a reminder that creating opportunities for people to step away briefly from their usual routines, engage in physical movement and shared laughter can be a valuable addition to workplace wellbeing initiatives.

Following the event, the person-in-charge, Dr Jevishya, shared this feedback:

“Actually you conducted the session very well. My staffs really enjoyed it.”

It was encouraging to know that the participants had enjoyed the experience. While laughter yoga involves specific exercises and facilitation techniques, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment where participants feel at ease to participate is equally important.

Mind Your Health is grateful to Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Tampin for the invitation and opportunity to contribute to this mental health programme.

Because sometimes, a little laughter can go a long way in bringing people together.