What is the Art of Sacred Clowning?

The healing power of humour has long been recognised but only in the past few years has it been supported by medical science. Everyone knows that 'laughter is the best medicine', and now international research has found real physiological benefits to patients.

The findings show that humour:

• has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and respiratory system, similar to exercise
• relaxes the muscles
• strengthens the immune system
• reduces pain
• helps promote a positive outlook and
• reduces stress.

It's a special kind of medicine!  

"Starting from compassion, care and being fully alive in the present moment, the Sacred Clown connects with heart, humour, joy and love, to re-discover innocence and simplicity. Going beyond fear, inhibition or resistance, we find light-heartedness and serenity by learning to trust, being authentic and spontaneous! Through clowning, playing, singing, dancing, using theatre games, voicework, mime, meditation and the warrior's energy, a Sacred Clown emerges in full celebration of love, life and laughter. - This is the joyfully crazy world of the holy fool!

The aim is to liberate self-expression, discover creative and light-hearted solutions to the trials of life with humour and compassion through the ability and responsibility to transform suffering to joy."  
~ Rachel Caine, www.clownwithin.com ~