How To Get There

The 5th Annual 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference will take place at the Sandia Courtyard Hotel and Convention Center (www.sandiacourtyardhotel.com), 10300 Hotel Avenue, NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 (see map).

• By Plane: we suggest you check for best airfare at www.kayak.com. Your destination airport is ABQ (Albuquerque International Sunport). Click here for a list of all the airlines flying into ABQ.
• By Train: visit Amtrak or New Mexico Rail Runner
• By Bus: click here to plan your bus trip within the Albuquerque city limits; for interstate travel see www.greyhound.com
• By Car: click here for a list of all the car rental companies in Albuquerque
• Need A Travel Agent? click here for a list of travel agents in Albuquerque

(How To) Share A Ride!

Need help with finding a rideshare? Save time and money with the 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference’s classified ads directory at http://ads.laughteryogaamerica.com/. Whether you’re looking for a ride to/from the conference or airport, or have room in your car to pick up one more attendee, you can place your posting here.

Together, we can reduce the impact of carbon dioxide emissions on our environment. Thank you for helping in our efforts to GO GREEN!

Where To Stay

The 5th Annual 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference will take place at the Sandia Courtyard Hotel and Convention Center (www.sandiacourtyardhotel.com), 10300 Hotel Avenue, NE Albuquerque, NM 87123 (see map).

Standard (STD) King or Double Queen: $69 + tax
Deluxe (DLX) Double Queen or Home Office: $79 + tax
Trip Advisor Reviews: 87% recommend
Expedia Reviews: 71% recommend

Phone: (505)-296-4853 or (800) 877-4852

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(How To) Share A Room!

Traveling alone? Share the cost of accommodations with another attendee and save big. Post your ad on the 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference’s classified ads directory at http://ads.laughteryogaamerica.com/. It’s free, easy to use and you don’t even have to register!

Where To Eat

The Sandia Courtyard Hotel is centrally located to all major attractions in the Albuquerque Area.
The room rental includes a complementary deluxe breakfast buffet with hot / cold foods and beverages.
There are restaurants for all budgets in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, including two on-site restaurants: Sadie’s (offering Mexican Style menus) and the Owl Café (a true Albuquerque icon).

If this is relevant for you consider asking the Sandia Courtyard Hotel for a room that has a microfridge and microwave.

What To Wear

At the conference: there is no dress code for this conference. Bring any clothes that make you feel good.

In General: Time and time again, you’ll ask someone who has relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico why they decided to move there, and you’ll hear the response: “The weather.” Many visitors cannot believe how many completely beautiful days Albuquerque enjoys year round. The city basks in 310 days of sunshine, blessed with a mild, dry climate. Very low humidity means that even when temperatures rise, summer is always comfortable. Their average annual rainfall is about 9 in. and the average relative humidity is only 44%. Be aware that low humidity and lots of sunshine means you will need to stay hydrated by drinking lots of water as well as using lotion and sunblock for protection.

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Things To Do In And Around Albuquerque

Take time to explore Albuquerque’s Official Visitor Site: http://itsatrip.org/default.aspx. This is a great site that has links to everything.

Here are some of our personal recommandations:

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What To Bring

A Big Smile! This conference will be fun. Guaranteed.

Pen and paper. You will receive an electronic handout for most of the workshop sessions AFTER the conference so you may want to bring a pen and paper should you want to take notes.

Lotion and Sunblock. The August weather in Albuquerque is very pleasant, and you will be at 5280 feet above sea level. You get sunburns faster in higher altitudes.

Your Laughter Club Banner(s). We’ll happily decorate the conference room walls with them.

What You Can’t Bring

Drugs: Illegal / hallucinatory drugs of any kind, alcoholic anything and pets are not allowed in this conference (you are welcome to keep your pet in your room).

Video-Camera, Sound Recorder: The videotaping or sound recording of the workshops is not allowed. You will be able to purchase a copy of all of the workshops of this conference on a DVD. You are very welcome to take pictures.

No guests daytime, please. All are welcome to attend the evening workshops at no cost (donations are appreciated). Should there be any issue note that registered conference participants get priority access.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Here is the cancellation & refund policy for the 2010 All America Laughter Yoga Conference:

• All deposits will be refunded in full minus $35* if notice of a transfer or cancellation is given up to 30 days before the scheduled event.
• If notice of a transfer or cancellation is given between twenty-nine and fourteen days prior to course commencement, we reserve the right to charge an administration fee of US$50.00 per delegate.
• If cancellation is made between seven and fourteen days prior to course commencement, a fee of 50% of the course value is payable.
• If a cancellation is made less than seven days prior to course commencement, 100% of the course value is payable.
• Replacement participants are welcome at no additional cost.
• You may want to consider trip cancellation insurance.

* There is a non-refundable $35 charge for all refunds to cover our own administrative costs. We are happy to waive this refund as a sign of goodwill if you purchase the conference DVD pack. Please call us at +1 626 755 5999  if you are in this situation and we’ll guide you from there.

Insurance

Each Individual is responsible for his or her own insurance needs (be it accidental and or medical)
By signing up for this conference you implicitly agree that you have read, agree without reserve and comply with all of the following:

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Image Release Agreement

By signing up for this conference you implicitly agree without reserve to authorize the American School Of Laughter Yoga and those acting pursuant to its authority to:

• Record your participation and appearance (image and/or voice) to the 2010 All American Laughter Yoga Conference on video tape, audio tape, film, photograph or any other medium.
• Use your name, likeness, voice and biographical material in connection with these sounds, stills, or moving images.
• Exhibit or distribute such recording in whole or in part without restrictions or limitation for any educational, promotional, advertising, or other purposes which The American School Of Laughter Yoga, and those acting pursuant to its authority, deem appropriate.
• You agree that all rights to these sounds, stills, or moving images belong to the American School Of Laughter Yoga.

Continuing Education Credits

12.5h of Continuing Education credits are available for the Bernie DeKoven Monday-Tuesday workshop Games That Make People Laugh: A Workshop In Playfulness As A Life Skill ($20.00 per certificate) for the following professions:

• National Board for Certified Counselors, for Nationally Certified Counselors;
• California Board of Behavioral Sciences, for California LCSWs and MFTs;
• California Board of Registered Nursing, for California Nurses;
• The State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, for Illinois Registered Social Workers.