Relax Petso

MY NAME
In 'RELAX PETSO', there is 'PETSO' which is my clown name (yes, I used to be a clown, and probably will be one all my life), and 'RELAX'. Now, it's not that I am particularly 'relax', but it's more of a reminder to myself: relax, relax, relax... And if it can help others, then I am happy too!

MY STORY
After living for more than 16 years abroad (Belgium and USA), I chose to come back to France, my home country. Although my extended family became quite large throughout the years, I felt a longing for my roots and my close family. In a way, this was an opportunity to both anchor myself in a 'terroir', my lands, and to give back from my heart, to be grateful for everything I have lived until now. So from my hearth and heart to you.

TEACHER & ARTIST
I taught circus arts for many years, then clown, and now I use all that I learned in pedagogy, combined with my academic education and experience, to teach in primary and elementary schools in France. I love seeing the children experiencing their outer and inner world by playing, creating, dreaming, laughing... and making mistakes! So inspiring... As a performer, I gradually learned the difficult but amazing art of clowning, constantly being in touch with my own inner child's heart and the ones of all my audiences and students.

NEW PROJECTS
In 2024, being back in France from some time already, and looking for something really meaningful to do, I launched my first podcast based on what I love most: stories.
And naturally, everything I love, everything I learned, came together to do just that: telling stories. Inspiring, beautiful, funny stories! I hope they will inspire you too! Enjoy!

In 2025, my passion for painting and illustrating found a new way to express with the RELAX SHOP where my designs can be printed on a wide range of products and shipped to you. When I received my first t-shirt with "the Four Harmonious Friends" printed on it, I was so happy! Wearing and inspiring peace & harmony, a wish come true...


PODCASTS:
- "Radio JATAKA", inspired by the wisdom, humor and poetry of the Jataka Tales, adapted and told by Relax Petso. Radio JATAKA offers the tales in English and French.
- "CONTES & fairytales", the bilingual fairytales' podcast by Relax Petso. Listen to traditional and authentic tales: a refreshing return to the sources, in English and French. Learn by listening quietly: relax!
- "It's story time!", Relax Petso’s podcast of tales, inspired by authentic and traditional tales, with a research on their different versions and historical backgrounds.
- "C'est l'heure du conte !", le podcast de contes par Relax Petso, inspiré de contes traditionnels et authentiques, avec une recherche sur les différentes versions et leurs contextes historiques.

CLOWN:
- “Petso Dreaming Show”, clown Petso, music by Renaud Crols, Belgium, France, 2012-2016
- “clown Petso”, clown Petso, Colorado, USA, 2017-2019
- “Clown Petso & friends”, clown Petso with clown Momo, clown Cookie, clown Sparadra and clown Rouspette, Colorado, USA, 09/2020 
- “Momo, Petso & You”, clown Petso with clown Momo, 8 short films, 2020-2021 
- “Crêpes in the Park”, clown Petso with clown Cookie, Colorado, USA, 07/2021
- “Momo, Petso & You: The Four Elements”, clown Petso with clown Momo, 4 short films, 2021-2022  
- “Relax Relax Relax”, clown Petso with clown Cookie, short movie, 2022-2023

CIRCUS TEACHER (Europe, USA):
- basic to intermediate skills in aerial, juggling, balance, acting, movement and creativity
- circus class and workshops for children, teenager and adults

CLOWN TEACHER (USA):
- beginner to advanced level
- clown class and workshops for adults

And NOW:
Continuing to do what I love most: adapting, creating and offering inspiring stories!

You can listen to my podcasts on YouTube, and on most platforms: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer... and also print my illustrations and paintings on a wide range of products, from clothing and home decor to accessories through my RELAX SHOP.

THANK YOU!!

All the best,
Emeric, Relax Petso