How a hula hoop found me: a hoop teacher’s story of triumph over pain
Hooping wasn’t always a regular part of my life, but it seemed to find me at just the right times. I had a hula hoop as a kid. Growing up poor in the projects there were limited toys that I did have, but, I had my hoop. I knew how to roll the hoop on […]
Note from a hoop teacher: 20 reasons to go to a hoop class
Hoop Love Coach Erica Preston, creator of Hoop to the Rhythm, gives us the 20 reasons why you should get your butt to a hoop class. The art of hula hooping can be overwhelming and intimidating for anyone in the beginning. Once you get the concept down, it’s easy to find yourself wanting to do […]
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 […]
Journey of a hoop teacher: From basic skills to building community
Suzy Spindoll takes us on her journey from dropping her hoop to leading her community to experience joy and freedom for themselves. When I hold a hula hoop in my hands I feel light. The hoop feels like an extension of my body; a protective sacred circle around me; but also a challenging and agile […]