One minute of laughter. One positive moment. One step towards a happier world. Join Dr. Harish Rawat and LOL Yoga Foundation in a 365-day Global Happiness Movement to spread laughter, wellness, positivity and world peace.
What if one minute of laughter every day could inspire a global movement?
What if a simple laugh could bring together people from different countries, cultures, languages and backgrounds?
Imagine millions of people taking just one minute every day to laugh, smile, connect and spread happiness.
This is the vision behind an exciting new initiative by Dr. Harish Rawat – International Laughter Wellness & Spiritual Coach, Guinness World Record Holder and Founder of LOL Yoga Foundation, India.
Introducing:
ONE MINUTE. ONE LAUGH. ONE WORLD.
365 DAYS WITH DR. HARISH RAWAT
A GLOBAL HAPPINESS MOVEMENT
This is more than a daily laughter challenge. It is an invitation to make happiness a habit, spread positive energy and build a world where people connect through laughter.
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
A Depression-Free World and World Peace through Laughter.
Why Does the World Need a Global Happiness Movement?
Modern life has brought incredible opportunities, technology and convenience. Yet millions of people experience stress, loneliness, emotional challenges and disconnection in their daily lives.
People are busy chasing deadlines, managing responsibilities and navigating an increasingly demanding world. In this environment, something as simple as laughing together can easily be forgotten.
We often wait for a reason to laugh. We wait for a funny situation, a joke or a special occasion.
But what if we made laughter a daily wellness habit?
What if we started every day with one minute dedicated to joy?
The Global Happiness Movement aims to remind people that happiness, human connection and positive experiences deserve a place in everyday life.
One minute may not solve every problem, but it can create a refreshing pause, encourage connection and help us approach the day with a more positive mindset.
Imagine this happening every day, across 365 days, in homes, schools, offices, hospitals, communities and countries around the world.
That is the power of a shared movement.
What Is One Minute. One Laugh. One World.?
One Minute. One Laugh. One World. – 365 Days with Dr. Harish Rawat is a year-long global laughter and happiness campaign led by Dr. Harish Rawat and LOL Yoga Foundation.
The concept is simple:
- One Minute: Give one minute of your day to intentional laughter.
- One Laugh: Experience the joy of laughter and invite someone to join you.
- One World: Share happiness beyond geographical, cultural and language boundaries.
The campaign encourages individuals and communities to practise laughter regularly and inspire others to participate.
You do not need to be a comedian, a yoga expert or an experienced practitioner. Anyone can begin with a willingness to smile, participate and share a moment of happiness.
The goal is to create a worldwide chain of smiles, where one person inspires another and one small action encourages a larger positive change.
Meet Dr. Harish Rawat: The Face Behind the Global Happiness Movement
Dr. Harish Rawat, popularly known as Harry Funtoosh, is an International Laughter Wellness & Spiritual Coach, Guinness World Record Holder and Founder of Lot of Laughter Yoga Foundation, India.
His journey in yoga and wellness initiatives began in 2006. Over the years, he has worked with diverse communities through Laughter Yoga, Laughter Therapy, meditation, breathing practices and social wellness initiatives.
His work has reached corporate employees, school and college students, senior citizens, NGOs, police personnel, defence communities and healthcare settings.
In 2018, he led the event recognised by Guinness World Records for the Longest Marathon Laughter Therapy Class, lasting 36 hours and 2 minutes, with a team of eight participants.
He has also received recognition in the Limca Book of Records.
His work was showcased internationally in CNN International’s Quest’s World of Wonder – Delhi, India, featuring Richard Quest, in August 2025.
However, for Dr. Harish Rawat, the biggest achievement is not simply a record, award or media appearance. It is the opportunity to encourage more people to experience laughter, happiness and human connection.
Through this 365-day campaign, he wants to take that message to a much wider global audience.
The Mission: A Depression-Free World and World Peace
At the heart of this campaign is a larger vision:
A Depression-Free World and World Peace through Laughter.
Depression is a serious mental health condition that requires understanding, compassion and appropriate professional care. Laughter is not a cure for depression and should never replace medical or psychological treatment.
However, laughter activities, supportive relationships, social interaction and positive community experiences can complement broader well-being practices.
The campaign aims to encourage people to:
- Make laughter and joyful activities part of everyday life.
- Create positive connections with family, friends and colleagues.
- Encourage social participation and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Practise mindful breathing and simple laughter exercises.
- Share kindness, encouragement and positivity.
- Build happier and more supportive communities.
The message is not to ignore life’s challenges. It is to face them with support, compassion, hope and a willingness to create more positive moments.
A happier individual can inspire a happier family. Happier families can contribute to happier communities. And happier communities can help create a more peaceful world.
How Will the 365-Day Global Happiness Movement Work?
The campaign is designed to be simple, inclusive and accessible.
Step 1: Give One Minute to Laughter
Take one minute every day for intentional laughter, playful laughter exercises or a joyful group activity.
Step 2: Laugh with Someone
Invite your family members, friends, colleagues, students or neighbours to join you. Share a moment of happiness together.
Step 3: Share Your One-Minute Smile
Record a short video, share a photograph or post your experience on social media using the official campaign hashtags.
Step 4: Make It a Daily Habit
Continue for seven days, 30 days, 100 days and eventually all 365 days. Consistency is more important than perfection.
Step 5: Inspire the World
Invite more individuals, schools, colleges, companies, NGOs and international wellness communities to become part of the movement.
One participant can inspire ten more. Ten can inspire a hundred. Together, we can create a global chain of happiness.
Who Can Join This Global Happiness Movement?
The movement is open to everyone, regardless of age, profession, nationality or background.
Individuals and Families: Start your morning with one minute of laughter and make happiness a shared family habit.
Schools and Colleges: Encourage age-appropriate laughter and wellness activities to create positive and connected learning environments.
Corporate Organisations: Introduce a one-minute laughter break, team-building activity or workplace wellness initiative to encourage positive employee interaction.
NGOs and Social Organisations: Bring communities together through laughter-based activities, social connection and wellness initiatives.
Hospitals and Healthcare Communities: Explore suitable laughter and joyful engagement activities as complementary wellness experiences, with appropriate professional guidance.
International Laughter Yoga Communities: Join hands across countries and spread the message of global happiness and peace.
The movement belongs to everyone who believes that a little more happiness can make the world a better place.
Why One Minute Can Make a Difference
We often underestimate the power of small habits.
A minute of deep breathing can help us pause. A minute of gratitude can change our perspective. A minute of laughter can create a shared moment of joy.
Laughter Yoga combines intentional laughter exercises with breathing techniques. It does not require jokes or comedy. Participants begin with voluntary laughter exercises, often experiencing more spontaneous laughter through group interaction.
The practice can be adapted for different age groups and settings.
The 365-day campaign brings this simple idea into everyday life.
It is not about laughing all day. It is about remembering to make space for laughter every day.
One minute is the beginning. A lifetime of spreading happiness is the vision.
From India to the World: Taking Laughter Beyond Borders
India has shared yoga, meditation and many wellness traditions with the world.
Through this campaign, Dr. Harish Rawat and LOL Yoga Foundation want to contribute to that wider tradition by encouraging laughter, positive interaction and human connection.
Laughter does not need translation.
People may speak different languages, follow different cultures and live thousands of kilometres apart, but a shared laugh can create an immediate sense of connection.
The vision is to encourage participation across countries and communities and build a global network of people committed to happiness and peace.
This is why the campaign is called:
One Minute. One Laugh. One World.
The Philosophy: Laughter Connects You to the Divine
For Dr. Harish Rawat, laughter is more than a physical expression. It can be a reminder of gratitude, compassion, openness and our connection with others.
His guiding philosophy is:
“Laughter Connects You to the Divine — हास्य आपको परमात्मा से जोड़ता है।”
When people laugh together, barriers can soften. Differences can momentarily become less important, and a shared experience of joy can bring people closer.
The Global Happiness Movement carries this philosophy forward through a simple daily action.
Smile more. Laugh together. Spread kindness. Build peace.
Join the Campaign: One Minute. One Laugh. One World.
Dr. Harish Rawat and LOL Yoga Foundation invite individuals, families, institutions, corporates, NGOs and international wellness communities to become part of this 365-day Global Happiness Movement.
You can participate by:
- Practicing one minute of laughter every day.
- Sharing your participation on social media and tag us.
- Inviting friends and family to join. like , share and comment on our video
- Organising laughter wellness activities in your school, workplace or community.
- Collaborating with LOL Yoga Foundation to spread the campaign internationally
