You don't have to save the world alone
Begin with one conversation. Then one workshop. Then a yawnathon. The wave grows from there โ and we'll train and support you every step of the way.
01One Conversation
Tell one person about The Great Big Yawn. That spark is how a yawn wave begins.
02One Workshop
Gather a small group โ a team, class or community circle โ and run a single wellbeing session.
03Host a Yawnathon
Run a live online or face-to-face yawnathon and count your yawns into the global tally.
04Train as a Facilitator
Become a certified Yawning Ambassador or wellbeing facilitator and lead the work in your area.
Train as an Ambassador โ 12th & 13th, every month
A free monthly online training for new Yawning Ambassadors and wellbeing facilitators. Come as you are.
How to Add Your Yawnathon Counts
A simple step-by-step guide for Yawning Ambassadors
Start a Public Yawnathon
Host a live online session
- Go to the Yawnathon page (tap the button below).
- Scroll down to the "Start Your Own Yawnathon" section.
- Choose a duration (5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes).
- Paste your Zoom meeting link so participants can join your call.
- Tap "Start Public Yawnathon" โ your session goes live instantly.
- Participants can now find your session and join in.
Count Yawns During a Session
Record live yawns as they happen
- Once your session is live, tap "Count in App" to join it.
- Each participant taps the big yawn button to log their yawns.
- As the host, you can enter a group yawn count for everyone present.
- All yawns are automatically added to the global total.
- When finished, tap "Leave Session" โ you'll get a quick mood survey.
Record a Face-to-Face Session
In-person yawns (school, workplace, event)
- Go to Groups and open your group (create one first if needed).
- Tap "Log Face-to-Face Session".
- Enter a session title (e.g., "Westwood Primary School").
- Enter how many people participated.
- Enter the total yawn count you witnessed.
- Add photos of the session (optional โ great for the Community Wall!).
- Tap Save โ your yawns are instantly added to the global total.
Submit Your Zoom Link
For the weekly Monday 8:30 PM UK session
- If you're hosting the Monday night session, you can submit your Zoom link.
- Go to the Yawnathon page.
- Find the Zoom Link Request form.
- Enter the session time, your Zoom link, and your ambassador email.
- Submit โ an admin will review and approve your link.
Not an ambassador yet? Become a certified Yawning Ambassador and start hosting sessions.
Become an Ambassador