Martin Combrinck is the founder of Laughter for Africa and has trained personally with Dr. Kataria, the founder of Laughter Yoga, in South Africa and in India. Dr Kataria is also the Patron of Laughter for Africa. Martin is an international certified Laughter Yoga Professional and Trainer.

Martin is also an international registered and qualified Yoga, Relaxation and Meditation Teacher, and has been teaching meditation for the past 17 years. He holds a degree in Psychology and is a Coach, Motivational Speaker and Wellness Strategist.

He is the CEO of Sanga Wellness, a corporate wellness company in South Africa, specialising in corporate wellness assessments/audits, coaching, wellness interventions and solutions.