Known around the world as The Laughing Yogi, Yogi Ramesh Pandey blends joyful laughter, mindful breath, and traditional yogic wisdom into uplifting classes that awaken the body, calm the mind, and reconnect people to the healing power of happiness.
Years of daily yoga practice and spiritual discipline.
Years teaching laughter, breath, and healing movement.
Featured on NBC, CBS, ABC, Oprah, and major publications.
The Laughing Yogi experience goes beyond traditional exercise. Yogi Ramesh creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere where laughter becomes a healing practice, breath becomes medicine, and community becomes part of the wellness journey. Whether you are new to yoga, returning to movement, or searching for emotional balance, his classes are designed to help you feel lighter, brighter, and more alive.
Sessions that combine laughter exercises, breathing, movement, and relaxation.
Support for circulation, stress reduction, emotional wellness, and overall energy.
Yogi Ramesh Pandey has introduced laughter yoga to millions worldwide through major network television, Hollywood stars, and historic interfaith peace dialogues.
Interfaith Dialogue
Interfaith peace gathering bringing yoga wisdom & spiritual joy to global spiritual leadership.
California Leadership
Sharing health, fitness & mental vitality insights with California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Demonstrating lotus posture and laughter therapy to millions of late-night television viewers.
Hollywood Icon
Bringing laughter, joy, and spiritual vitality to comedy legend Adam Sandler on set.
Hollywood Comedy
Sharing joyful moments and breath connection with beloved actor and comedian Chris Tucker.
TV & Comedy
Laughter therapy session with legendary TV star Roseanne Barr.
“A Happier, Healthier, Kinder World — One Laugh at a
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Media Appearances
NBC, CBS, ABC, Oprah, and The Roseanne Show.
Professional Affiliation
Member of the California Yoga Teachers Association.
Guru Yogi Ramesh is one of the finest laughing yoga teachers in the world. His ability to bring tears of laughter to all those who practice with him is truly a gift from the heavens. He began yoga at the age of five and has been practicing every day for over forty years.
Yogi Ramesh has been teaching his knowledge of yoga for more than a quarter century. He is a member of the California Yoga Teachers Association and the founder of the Universal Yoga Center. Over the years, he has helped students of all ages discover a more joyful, healthy, and balanced way of living.
He has also appeared on NBC, CBS, and ABC on programs such as Oprah and The Roseanne Show, where he promoted the healing benefits of yoga. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, which highlighted “Ramesh Pandey - A Better Body by Breathing,” and US News, which recognized him as “Ramesh Pandey – Universal Yoga Guru.”
Started yoga practice in early childhood.
Dedicated teaching and public guidance.
Universal Yoga Center leadership and vision.
Feature special events, community sessions, wellness seminars, and public laughter therapy workshops led by Yogi Ramesh. The format below can easily be updated with real event history and upcoming opportunities.
An uplifting public seminar introducing laughter yoga techniques, guided breathwork, and practical stress relief methods for daily life.
A practical program combining intentional laughter, breath, and playful movement tailored for organizations seeking energizing mindfulness for staff wellbeing.
A deeper experience combining classic yoga wisdom, breath practices, laughter meditation, and restorative relaxation to support presence and inner calm.
Join Yogi Ramesh Pandey for live yoga and laughter therapy sessions at Banning Yoga Center, 521 E Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220. All levels of experience are welcome!
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Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary wellness practice created to combine intentional laughter exercises with yogic deep breathing (Pranayama). Developed by Yogi Ramesh Pandey and practiced globally, it delivers immediate oxygenation to the body, lowers cortisol, and triggers endorphin release without needing humor or jokes.
Weekly classes are hosted live at Banning Yoga Center, 521 E Ramsey St, Banning, CA 92220. Daily Yoga sessions run Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 AM, while signature Laughing Yoga sessions run Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 AM.
Regular practice helps reduce chronic stress, improves lung capacity & oxygen intake, boosts mood, supports healthy circulation, encourages deep relaxation, assists with pain and arthritis management, and provides natural relief from anxiety and depression.
Not at all! Laughter Yoga is non-strenuous, beginner-friendly, and fully accessible to individuals of all physical fitness levels, ages, and backgrounds. All you need is a willingness to breathe and smile.
Yogi Ramesh conducts tailored corporate wellness workshops, keynotes, and team-building sessions worldwide. To inquire or book a session, call +1-562-716-9367 or email yogiramesh1@gmail.com.