My Profile

My name is Maxime, though Mahahaxime is my name in the imaginary world of laughter. I facilitate Laughter Yoga, create and hold spaces in ecstatic dance and life / business coaching sessions. My passion is helping people reconnect with their inner joy, playfulness, and authenticity — for themselves, their loved ones, their communities, and even the planet. Through laughter, presence, and play, I love guiding people out of stress and self-doubt and back into connection, resilience, and joy.

My journey with Laughter Yoga started over 11 years ago, when I was vagabonding through New Zealand. A dear friend introduced me to the practice, and I had no idea how powerful it would be. That day, something in me woke up. I rediscovered the simple joy of play, of being present, of connecting without words.

When I came back to Australia, I kept practicing for a few years… until, slowly, life got in the way. I drifted from laughter and, with time, found myself facing waves of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. It wasn’t easy. But when laughter found its way back into my life, I realised it was never “just play.” It was medicine — for my body, my mind, and my spirit.

Laughter and play are my medicine. They help me heal physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 

These days, nothing lights me up more than seeing someone’s genuine smile or hearing their unfiltered laugh. I truly believe that just 10 to 15 minutes of laughter a day can transform your health, your energy, and your sense of connection — not just with others, but with your true and authentic self.