Welcome to the Home of The Whirligiggles and Zinnia the Clown
"I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,
it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do,
and that enables you to laugh at life's realities."  - Dr. Seuss
Create a memory for someone you love
that will last a lifetime ~

Presenting Fun Theme Parties
for any special occasion,
for adults and kids
with Zinnia the Clown!
Yoga Birthday Parties
with Zinnia the Clown!
Testimonials:

Parties, Special Events & Workshops
Suzanne, Troop Leader, Girl Scouts
Heart of the Hudson Brownie Troop #10287:
The warm, encouraging instructions by Zinnia made
the girls confident and excited to try something new.
A great delivery, and a great manner with children.
Thanks, Zinnia!

Birthday Parties, August 2008:
Thomas, father of birthday boy, Matthew, age 11:
Zinnia rocks -
great face painting, storytelling + much much more

Summer Camps 2008:
Jessica, counselor for girls, ages 10 - 12:
I enjoyed the yoga, and overall the activities we did
every day. I enjoyed the variety of games and how
well the girls worked together. It was a lot of fun,
and a new experience for the girls. Thank you!!!

Camille, age 11:
My favorite part was when we played with
parachutes.

Juliana, age 12:
I liked learning to juggle and playing with the
parachute. The meditation was relaxing too.

Ariana, age 11:
My favorite part was doing the pairshoot with the
mushroom dome - it was so much fun!!

Amberliz, age 12:
I really liked yoga, it was relaxing and fun to enjoy
things.

Kelsie, age 11:
My favorite part of the week was the meditations.
They helped to relax me and they were fun. I also
liked the chanting (of the vowel sounds). It was also
very relaxing. I had a lot of fun this week.

Afterschool Programs 2008:
Gillian, age 8:
From the heart, I liked the meditation.
I also liked the music.

Girl Scouts Mommy & Daisy Day, May 3rd, 2008:
Tanya, mother of 6 year old Alexis:
I liked the yoga and meditation most, and
incorporating yoga Sanskrit into Daisy meetings.

Rosanne, mother of 5 year old Emily:
I enjoyed the yoga moves and storytime best.

Tracey, mother of 6 year old Rebecca:
The meditation was beautiful.

Rebecca, age 6:
I liked drawing the pictures of being considerate.

Alexis, age 6:
My favorite thing about today was the finger puzzle,
and Zinnia doing Yoga and putting her feet to her
head.

Emily, age 5:
Meditation and the bell were what I liked the best.

Fiona, age 6:
My favorite things were the monkey mind
meditation and getting a real daisy flower.

The Rosen 2008 Family Seder  Rhinebeck, NY  
(approximately 80 guests) April 19, 2008:
Isabelle, age 5:
It was fun to play with the parachute, because we
got to play games with the fruit that looked real. We
learned to juggle, and that made me feel happy.

Justin, father of 2 year old Jacob:
I watched my two year old son have such a great
time playing with Zinnia the Clown. He was dancing,
jumping and laughing. I had to pull him away!
Zinnia may customize her costume and/or make-up upon special request
Letter to the Editor
Poughkeepsie Journal  April 10, 2008

Yoga with circus theme channels kids' energy

This letter is in reference to the article the Journal ran
last month, which featured my work as a yoga clown
("Clown plus yoga equals healthy fun," March 4).
My first Yoga class was 25 years ago, as an
adolescent, and it totally transformed my life.

Experience has proven that a one hour Yoga class,
taught in a very serious, straightforward way (as it is
presented to adults), seems to be too slow for many
high-energy children to enjoy. I began incorporating
Circus Arts into my kids' classes to engage the
children and found that most of them were better able
to focus during postures and meditation. By learning
how to channel their abundant energy in a
constructive way with the Circus Arts, the children
are more open to receiving the countless benefits
offered by Yoga and Meditation.

There are many formidable distractions that children
must contend with in our fast-paced society. Many
have difficulty sitting still and focusing their attention
inward quietly, as Yoga and Meditation often require.
In fact, some people argue that many of our children
are overly medicated in order to “calm them down”,
and we still do not know what the long-term
consequences of that may be. I fear that they could
very well prove to be catastrophic.

I am delighted to say that I have discovered a fun way
to engage our children while simultaneously teaching
them how to relax and focus inward.

Respectfully,
Zinnia the Yoga Clown
Poughkeepsie Journal, March 5, 2008
by Sarah Bradshaw

"Clown plus yoga equals healthy fun
Act teaches kids how to relax...While LoriAnn Paul
(also known as Zinnia the Clown) gets paid to make her clients
crack up, she uses clowning techniques to serve a greater
good...incorporates creative posturing and meditation along
with juggling and music into her program to teach others how
to improve their lives...

Nancy Kosloski, executive director of
Big Brothers Big Sisters in Orange County, has hired Zinnia the
Clown to perform at a few functions. 'I became interested in
what she had to offer in terms of yoga and relaxation because I
thought it would be good for the children and our program,'
said Kosloski. 'She was able to really use her skills to
incorporate every age group, have them feel comfortable, have
fun and relax. I was impressed with her ability to do that.'"
1. Hearts to Heaven Yoga and Meditation Program
2. Juggling & Other Circus Arts Program with Zinnia the Clown
3. Hearts to Heaven Peace Project               (please inquire about details)
Call 845 551 8789 to book your next party or special event today!
Face Painting*Balloon Twisting*Juggling
Parachute Games*StoryTelling*Puppeteering
and Much More!!!
It's not simple to be simple...toward the sacred Mischief!!!
Other Unique Children's Programs
Currently Being Offered for Kids of All Ages:
Balloon Animals
Face Painting
for every occasion!!!
Juggling & Story Telling
Kids' Yoga  & Creative Movement
Unique & Fun Meditations
especially for the hearts and minds of children
and much more!!!
Parachute Games
Original Puppet
Productions
and Puppeteering for
Parties
Zinnia the Clown
Presents
The Whirligiggles
Free Clip Art Illustration of a Hippy Bus.
Click Here to Get Free Images at Clipart Guide.com
Unique Theme Parties for Kids and Adults!

Invite Zinnia the Clown to you or your child’s next
birthday party or special event
for an unforgettable, fun experience for all!

Juggling with scarves and balls
Unique games with parachutes, hula hoops, and more...
Balloon sculpting
Storytelling
Face painting
Puppeteering
Creative movement with fun music and singing
Fun Yoga postures
Unique crafts
Imaginative guided meditations upon request
(…a wonderful way to help settle everyone down towards the end of any event)

TO INVITE ZINNIA THE CLOWN TO YOUR NEXT PARTY:
Please call 845 551 8789 Ask for LoriAnn V Paul a.k.a. ♥ Zinnia ♥
Professional Prankster! & Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher
(white face optional)
Call today to invite
The Whirligiggles
to perform in your home town! 845 551 8789
Testimonials for The Whirligiggles:

Alexandra, mother of Nina, age 2:
It was fun and educational. The kids loved the
characters and the story. Thanks!

Owen, age 5 & Eileen, age 3:
We loved the show! The animals were cool.

Jessie, mother of Darren, age 2 3/4:
The voices were great and the kids had a lot of fun.
After the show, the kids were able to meet Zinnia
and play with some animal puppets.

Mason, age 5:
I liked the mouse and Mommy liked that I got a
chance to interact with the puppets and try-out
being a puppeteer after the show.
It was a great experience!

Eileen, age 4:
I like it! I loved the train guys. Beautiful puppets!
Presenting
Brand New Series
of Original Puppet Productions
Educational and Fun
Call 845 551 8789 to book The Whirligiggles