Heidi B Barkwell has worked for the City for the past 33 years, where she has held various positions across different departments. Notably, she spent 15 years as a Lifeguard and swim Instructor, while successfully organizing youth programs. She still keeps her certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED up to date.

She became a therapeutic caring clown at the University of Calgary in 2006. I became a big Bee “Humble Bee” and my puppets name was “Bumble Bee”, and would sing let’s be together and be ok haha. That’s where I was introduced to Laughter Yoga. From that moment on, I knew that’s what I wanted to pay forward. Love and Laughter very good very good yay!

Heidi has often been described as upbeat, caring and passionate about sharing her infectious laughter as she lights up the room. She knows all too well about the hard knocks of life and is inspired to share how laughter help navigate and sweetened her up enough to make the life changes toward a more joyful path forward as an Inner Wellness Coach.

Laughter as an exercise is a simple yet powerful form of accountable well-being. It combines yoga-breathing, gentle stretching and laughter exercises designed to stimulate playfulness and cultivate an inner spirit of joy, creating self worth and confidence.

I’m a Certified Laughter Yoga Lead. 2008

Cerified Laughter Yoga Teacher. 2013

Advanced Training by Dr. Madan Kataria 2013

Awarded Laughter Ambassador 2018

Inner Laughter Spiritual Retreat Training 2020

Laughter Yoga International World Conference 2021

Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C 2022

Laughter Yoga 2.0 2023

Laughter Adventures
2024 Canadian Laughter Conference

Heidi has been laughing for the past 16 years.

Heidi removed the “”ark”” from her last name, and created her mantra:
Heidi Bwell, be willing to be well with laughter! Heheheheeee

www.laughingwellness.com

www.calgarylaughteryoga.com