How I ran away from the circus and traded my ring for a hoop

This incredible story of struggle and triumph comes from Laura Joie De Hoop. Photo credit to Milo Smith (Laura’s Dad) There was no one singular moment that finally persuaded me to give up my job as a high flying acrobat. Over the 20 years, I had been traveling around the world to perform high above […]
3 Reasons to Include a Hula Hoop in Your Yoga Class

Carlye Wilde shares her helpful insights into why bringing a hoop in Yoga class can ignite Hoops ignite playfulness When my students pick up a hoop it puts a huge smile on their face. Yoga poses combined with off-body hoop moves ignite playfulness and curiosity. In class, we explore many ways to open and expand […]
So you want to be a hoop performer?

This epically helpful post was created by Laurel Fleming Richie the creator of the Shreveport Hoop Group Congratulations! You have reached the next phase in your hoop journey and feel ready to step up as a professional performer! Should I? Can I really do it? Am I good enough? All those thoughts are running […]
Find your hoop teaching flow: 5 steps to spark your creativity

Do you wish that you could more easily access that place of flow in your teaching? Or maybe you have brilliant ideas, but you don’t know how to bring them to life? If so, you are in the right place. Are you Ready? These steps will transform your approach to the creative process! Find a […]
Supporting Hoopers with Chronic Pain

Carissa Becker is a Hoop Love Coach and a dedicated hooper dealing with chronic pain. This blog post is an inspiring resource for Hoop Teachers supporting students who are living with chronic pain. It is a beautiful reminder that modifications and support are vital elements of all hoop classes and workshops. Carissa shares the powerful […]