Holly Stoppit

Clown Workouts Week 6

May 04 2020

Welcome to week six of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

When Holly met Franki

Apr 27 2020

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of interviewing my wonderfool fooling teacher, Franki Anderson for Clown Power Live.

Clown Workouts week 5

Apr 27 2020

Welcome to Week Five of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Clowning, Circus and Mental Health

Apr 20 2020

Yesterday, I chaired a Clown Power Live panel discussion about Clowning, Circus and Mental Health.

The panel discussed clowning, circus and mental health and the impact these have on each other. We explored how clowning and circus can make a positive difference to the mental health of its audience and how our own mental health, as performers, teachers, facilitators and therapists can impact our creative process and vice versa.

Here's the recording of the debate:

Clown Workouts Week 4

Apr 18 2020

Welcome to Week Four of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Clown Workouts Week 3

Apr 10 2020

Welcome to Week Three of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

How Can You Play At A Time Like This?

Apr 03 2020

I've been watching myself from a safe distance these last few weeks, clocking my responses to this unfolding crisis with detached fascination...

Clown Workouts Week 2

Apr 03 2020

Welcome to Week Two of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Clown Workouts Week 1

Mar 29 2020

Welcome to Week One of Clown Workouts, daily tasks for clowns in isolation during the coronavirus pandemic of 2020.

Coronavirus Lovingkindness meditation

Mar 18 2020

In these turbulent times, to keep myself grounded, I've been retreating to my meditation cushion. It greets me with open arms and holds me while I tune in to where I'm at, let go of whatever's been building up and draw in courage, curiosity and compassion.

I'd like to share a loving kindness meditation that came to me the other morning. It brought me comfort and ease and helped me feel connected to the human race. I hope it'll do the same for you.