I just uploaded a new video practice. It is a good portrayal of me just messing around on the hoop. I like faster songs usually, but just not feelin' it today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dj6KEks4zfw
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Hula Hoop Meditation
Hula hooping is not just something to do, it is something to think.
I found myself sitting in a lecture the other day and when my mind began to wander I began thinking about hula hooping moves. While hula hoop dancing is a very physical excercise, it also requires mental focus and attention. When I am consciously thinking about my next move in a planned sequence I can do the moves with a better flow. Making mistakes requires quick recovery that is not always instinctual, but thoughtful. This practice is helping me to become more in tune with my body and mind. So often in modern society the focus is on using our mind and supressing all animal movement. Hoop dancing allows me to explore my inner animal and intellectualize my movements.
Right now I am working on a few new moves I picked up from my lovely Youtube mentors; leg hoop reversals, vertical chest hooping transition to off the shoulder and back to chest, the tornado, fall up and down, horizontal pass around one leg, and vertical elbow hooping. I try and practice each of these when during my 30 min hoop dancing sessions. I dance at least 3 times a week if not more, and now that it is the rainy season I dance in side rather than at the park.
More inspirational videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfVwxinvRZA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNMJK0zBhbA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSo_qRBHNPY&feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&videos=HQikQja7zrU
I found myself sitting in a lecture the other day and when my mind began to wander I began thinking about hula hooping moves. While hula hoop dancing is a very physical excercise, it also requires mental focus and attention. When I am consciously thinking about my next move in a planned sequence I can do the moves with a better flow. Making mistakes requires quick recovery that is not always instinctual, but thoughtful. This practice is helping me to become more in tune with my body and mind. So often in modern society the focus is on using our mind and supressing all animal movement. Hoop dancing allows me to explore my inner animal and intellectualize my movements.
Right now I am working on a few new moves I picked up from my lovely Youtube mentors; leg hoop reversals, vertical chest hooping transition to off the shoulder and back to chest, the tornado, fall up and down, horizontal pass around one leg, and vertical elbow hooping. I try and practice each of these when during my 30 min hoop dancing sessions. I dance at least 3 times a week if not more, and now that it is the rainy season I dance in side rather than at the park.
More inspirational videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfVwxinvRZA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNMJK0zBhbA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSo_qRBHNPY&feature=mfu_in_order&playnext=1&videos=HQikQja7zrU
Friday, August 20, 2010
Youtube videos: hoop dance
These are both 2 dancers that are very inspiring to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArKzOTCWyC8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_uZmQ-LcY&feature=rec-fresh+div-r-8-HM
And here is my own video:
www.youtube.com/shewantedtofly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArKzOTCWyC8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_uZmQ-LcY&feature=rec-fresh+div-r-8-HM
And here is my own video:
www.youtube.com/shewantedtofly
Hula Hoop Gift Certificate
For Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) Auction, I will be donating a gift certificate. The certificate is good for four hooping lessons (one month's worth) free. I also make my own hoops and I offer a custom made hoop which you can help make if you have any interest in doing so. It doesn't matter if you have never hooped before.
Hoop dance is a fun way to express your creative side while getting some excercise. Hoop dance is fun by yourself with your ipod or with friends at a concert. It improves flexibility, strength, and coordination. I find it reduces stress and puts a bounce in my step too! Beginner hoop dance covers hooping around the waist, hands, and dance steps. Intermediate hoop dance includes hooping around the chest and legs and difficult transitions like jumping through the hoop or throwing it in the air and catching it. Expert hooping includes difficult postures and multiple hoops.
I have been hooping for 2 years and love it! I am at the intermediate level. My goal is to get up to five hoops at once. I practice at least once a day in my back yard. I learned from watching others, and the very inspirational "Juicyhoops." Her website is www.juicyhoops.com
I recommend watching a couple videos on youtube for inspiration. I will try and post some of my favorite videos along with my own!
Hoop dance is a fun way to express your creative side while getting some excercise. Hoop dance is fun by yourself with your ipod or with friends at a concert. It improves flexibility, strength, and coordination. I find it reduces stress and puts a bounce in my step too! Beginner hoop dance covers hooping around the waist, hands, and dance steps. Intermediate hoop dance includes hooping around the chest and legs and difficult transitions like jumping through the hoop or throwing it in the air and catching it. Expert hooping includes difficult postures and multiple hoops.
I have been hooping for 2 years and love it! I am at the intermediate level. My goal is to get up to five hoops at once. I practice at least once a day in my back yard. I learned from watching others, and the very inspirational "Juicyhoops." Her website is www.juicyhoops.com
I recommend watching a couple videos on youtube for inspiration. I will try and post some of my favorite videos along with my own!
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