𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔽𝕠𝕠𝕝'𝕤 𝕐𝕠𝕘𝕒

03/14/2024

Good news, friends: four chances to take Fool's in the next month, whether you are in Philly or NYC. Join us for a class that combines breathwork, vinyasa flow, clown exercises, and laughter yoga:

Sunday, March 31: Just in time for April Fool's Day, I'm teaching my original practice Fool's Yoga TWICE this day: once for Miniball with Cannonball Festival at Fringe Arts in Philly (get your tix here: cannonballfestival.org) and again with Broken Mirror Studio (tix will be available here soon: brokenmirrorstudio.com). Both in Philly!

Saturday, April 6: Can't make the March 31 class? Fear not, Fool's Yoga returns to Inspire Art Space in Fairmount, Philly again. Sliding scale tix to benefit the Freedom Theatre in Pale$tine. Register here: events.humanitix.com/the-fool-s-yoga

Tuesday, April 16: NYC - this one's for you! Come take a load off at an extended Fool's workshop at Clown Gym NYC in Midtown. Register here: clowngym.com/classes

Can't wait to get silly and sacred with you all.

02/28/2024

Friends - some news regarding upcoming Fool's Yoga classes.

I regretfully have to cancel this Thursday's 2/28 offering of The Fool's Yoga. However, I'm still overjoyed to guide our community in some much-needed play and TLC this Saturday, March 2nd from 10-11:30am at Inspire Art Space. We also have another Fool's Yoga session on Saturday, April 6th from 10-11:30am at Inspire Art Space as well.

In the midst of the news cycle this week, we all could use more opportunities for self-care, embodiment, and joy. I lovingly invite anyone feeling the collective grief and exhaustion to join me as we tap into breath, movement, laughter, and our inner child's wisdom. 🤸🏻‍♀️

I'll be donating all proceeds from these self-hosted Fool's Yoga workshops to The Freedom Theatre in Pale$tine, in solidarity with the theatre and to aid in calling for the release of the detained theater artists. You can learn more about their programs that introduce young generations to theatre and drama, providing them with tools for dealing with daily life under occupation: https://thefreedomtheatre.org/

Space will be limited this Saturday 3/2, so I encourage you to secure your spot today. Sliding scale $5-25 tickets here or at the link in my bio:
https://events.humanitix.com/the-fool-s-yoga

02/27/2024

Dear friends, in the midst of the pain and suffering around the world, how do we lift up our weary spirits? To those actively organizing, protesting, and fighting for collective liberation - I see your fatigue and share your sorrow. 🍉🍉🍉

As this week's Fool's Yoga workshops approach, I'm holding space for our community to pause and practice self-care. Now more than ever we need to nourish our minds, hearts, and bodies with the restorative medicine of breath, movement, and joy.

I'm offering pay-what-you-can tickets for those who could use some respite. Let's find a temporary refuge together through tapping into our inner child's wisdom. My hope is that by recentering in lightness and laughter, we can better sustain the marathon ahead for justice. 🙏🏽

Join me this Thursday night 2/28 and Saturday morning 3/2 at Inspire Art Space as we blend yoga with clown to let go and play. I lovingly invite anyone and everyone feeling collective grief to care for yourself with us.

Book your tickets now as space is limited: https://events.humanitix.com/the-fool-s-yoga

02/23/2024

Dear Fool's Yoga friends!

As we gear up for next week's playshops, I wanted to shine a spotlight on where the "Fool" comes from in this practice - my clown teaching and performance experience! While this class blends yoga, meditation, and breathwork, the physical comedy aspect is what sets it apart.

The clown exercises and games we'll be playing with come from various traditions and teachers. Having studied clown intensively for five years now, I've learned core techniques from traditions/teachings from Antonio Fava, Aretha Sills, Jacques Lecoq, Philippe Gaulier, Richard Pochinko, and Slava Polunin.

We often incorporate mirroring games to heighten self-awareness and hone ensemble intuition. We also frequently have improvisation exercises. Almost every game lies in the foundation of good old-fashioned slapstick!

All this to say - each activity in Fool’s yoga serves a purpose. Through shedding our inhibitions, we reveal our most honest, imperfect, and creative essence. We hold space for each other to play without judgement. Our laughter will energize us and connect us more deeply to ourselves and each other.

I can't wait for us all to tap into childlike joy, inspiration, and community together next week. Thank you for embarking on this Fool's Journey! Just a few days until we come out and play. 🤹🏻‍♀️

Thursday 2/29 7-8:30 PM; Saturday 3/2 10-11:30 AM; Saturday, 4/6 10-11:30 AM

Sliding scale tickets $5-20 here at the link in my bio: https://events.humanitix.com/the-fool-s-yoga

02/15/2024

Friends! The Fool's Yoga workshop comes back in t-minus TWO WEEKS: you can take a class on Thursday, February 29 and another a couple days later on Saturday, March 2 at Inspire Art Space 1646 Ridge Ave.

Start getting excited to close out the month of love with some much-needed playfulness! We'll be blending vinyasa yoga flows, meditation, and physical theater exercises to tap into the inner child within us all.

The Fool's Yoga was created as a joyful self-care experience - a chance to let go of self-consciousness, get out of our heads, and reconnect with body, mind, and spirit. The practice links movement with laughter, and grounding with levity.

Expect to leave the workshop feeling:
- Physically stretched & energized
- Mentally clear & lighthearted
- Emotionally uplifted
- Creatively inspired
- Deeply relaxed

Whether you're looking to relieve stress, get grounded, or simply experience the healing power of play, we warmly invite you to join us! No prior experience needed in yoga or clown.

Let's close out February and begin March with childlike wonder. Can't wait to be silly together soon! 🤡💓

Secure your spot here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-fool-s-yoga

02/08/2024

Philly! Come check out The Fool's Yoga on Thu Feb 29.

The Fool's Yoga is a playful workshop that blends vinyasa yoga, meditation, and clown exercise to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

We'll begin with mindfulness and centering through breathwork and a gentle yoga flow. Then we'll move into guided clown explorations, light-hearted play, and laughter yoga.

Deep relaxation and meditation will round out each session, leaving you feeling refreshed, uplifted, and more connected to your inner child.

Fool's Yoga is open to yogis of all levels - from beginners looking to try something new, to advanced practitioners wanting to rediscover joy and levity in their practice. And if you're a clown/physical theater artist, you'll have a chance to move your body in new ways.

Let go of self-consciousness, connect with your inner fool, and experience the healing power of play!

Reserve your spot at the link in my bio.

02/02/2024

Dear foolish friends! My deepest gratitude for attending and sharing in our playful The Fool's Yoga Workshop past Sunday! Thank you for fully showing up with open hearts, humor, and a willingness to tap into your inner fool.

I loved seeing your moments of grounding, release, silliness, insight, courage, and creative spirit emerging throughout our session.

I hope you floated out feeling physically energized, mentally uplifted, emotionally nourished, and creatively inspired. You are always welcome back anytime to reconnect with the healing power of play.

If you'd like to continue following my offerings, you can find me on Instagram instagram.com/foolsyoga, here on Facebook, and on my Website criticturnedclown.squarespace.com. I'll be teaching more Fool's Yoga workshops, Clown intensives, and sharing performance updates in Philly and across the East Coast.

You're also welcome to join my newsletter email list for events/news; DM me if you'd like to be added!

And in case you'd like to boogy to the playlist we flowed to, you can find it here:

This past Sunday's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ly21RSsMuYXWpxCTKBFek?si=925d575777bb455e

And December playlist here too: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7kAJNhSfPemDsjxCnxm37I?si=24a4c9466def4f4b

As we carry the spirit of our inner fool back into the world, remember - joy is your birthright.

Please reach out if you ever want to talk more about this practice or have any other questions! Stay silly out there. 🤡

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01/31/2024

The Fool isn't afraid to throw themselves off-balance--freedom comes when you know how to take a leap! In Fool's Yoga, you get to take a mini-retreat from the seriousness of life to nourish your body, mind, and spirit.

The Fool's Yoga blends vinyasa yoga, meditation, and clown exercises to get your body moving and inner child grooving.

In my classes, I guide students through exercises in embodied play, balance challenges, clown games, and more!

01/31/2024

My study of clowning, yoga, and physical theater gave me a toolkit for conjuring joy and childlike wonder. Now I pass on these transformative techniques as a Fool's Yoga guide.

In my classes, you'll move through yoga asana, meditation, and physical comedy exercises to unblock creativity, unlock free expression, and embody different characters and stories. We'll journey as curious clowns through vinyasa flows, bringing lightness to our movement. Laughter yoga and visualizations will remind us not to take life too seriously.

Will you join me? All are welcome - expect only to bend, breath, and belly laugh! This workshop will empower you to tap into the uplifting power of playful presence.