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

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

So you want to be a hoop performer?

So you want to be a hoop performer - Laurel Richie

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 … Read more

Supporting Hoopers with Chronic Pain

Hoop Love Coach Carissa Talking about 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 … Read more

Classes not filled with students? Here’s why.

5 Ways to find out why you are not filling your classes

This post is for you if you have ever poured your heart and soul into planning and preparing for a class or course and then showed up to teach with less than desired student numbers (we have all been there). Or worse, you are standing in your studio on the first day of class not even … Read more

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