Meg
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  • Montreal, Quebec
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Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kacie Knight Apr 27, 2011. 10 Replies

I hope this hasn't been asked before, but when I chest hoop with my arms in (is this called shoulder hooping?), most of the time the hoop travels up to my neck, and I don't want it there! I've been… 

Tags: shimmy, neck, hooping, shoulder

Things you wish you could have told your younger self

Started this discussion. Last reply by helen Jun 12, 2010. 13 Replies

If you could go back in time and give yourself some advice, what would you say?I'd tell myself that being a 'people-pleaser' will destroy my self-esteem.Be careful how my tone of voice could be taken… 

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Meg commented on Harlow [Hulacination Hoops]'s video
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Slowing down

"I love the elements of dance you put into this... beautiful!"
Sep 16, 2011
Meg replied to the discussion 'Off My Rocker?'
"You just described me trying to sew! I always say "I can't do this!" and my sewing shows it. Thanks for reminding me to be positive!"
Jun 10, 2011
Kacie Knight replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"Hooping with your arms out is chest hooping and hooping with your arms in is shoulder hooping (because the hoop travels around your shoulders)."
Apr 27, 2011
Joan Warburton replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"Just a question for you.... if hooping with your arms in is considered chest hooping what is shoulder hooping?  "
Apr 26, 2011
Meg replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"I managed to do a one shoulder hoop yesterday! Thank you so much everybody for your advice, it has been SO helpful! <3"
Apr 26, 2011
Meg replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"I'll give this a try, thanks! I'm not sure exactly what I do with my arms :P I'll make sure to pay attention next time!"
Apr 20, 2011
Meg replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"Thanks, Tink! I'll definitely give that a try. The hoop goes up to my neck no matter what direction I'm spinning. I would never have thought to do it on purpose!"
Apr 20, 2011
Tink in Tokyo replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"Does the hoop always go up to your neck from one side or another? You may be pushing more forcefully from the front/back or at an angle with a shoulder (like shrugging). Pay close attention to the pushes you are giving your hoop and try to keep them…"
Apr 19, 2011
MsJellyFish replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"I have the same problem. No solutions yet!"
Apr 19, 2011
Vallerie *Centrifugal Chemist* replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"This problem still plagues me from time to time depending on which of my hoops I'm using. It's considered chest hoop :) and Maia is right, trying spinning in the same direction as your hoop to keep the momentum going with your arms flush…"
Apr 19, 2011
Maia Rose replied to the discussion 'Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<'
"spinning the same direction as the hoop helps a lot...just to keep the momentum up and keep it level.  also, try to keep your arms close to your body, touch your hands to your thighs to avoid flapping them, as this will bump the hoop up."
Apr 19, 2011
Meg posted a discussion

Hoop keeps traveling up to my neck D<

I hope this hasn't been asked before, but when I chest hoop with my arms in (is this called shoulder hooping?), most of the time the hoop travels up to my neck, and I don't want it there! I've been trying for months to just keep it on my chest, but it's not working; it always goes up. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, have you found a way to keep the hoop on your chest? Thanks in advance!See More
Apr 19, 2011
Meg commented on SaFire*'s video
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SaFire Fire Hooping - Hawaii Summer 2008

"I love watching this :) You have such control of the hoop! I hope to fire hoop someday. This is my inspiration!"
Apr 11, 2011
Psalms Palmer commented on Meg's video
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june 9 - isolations & first shimmy

"Yeay!!!! I am happy for you :D! I am still learning sadly :( But I know that I can do it too just like you!"
Mar 10, 2011

Profile Information

Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
No
Do you have a website or YouTube, Facebook or Myspace.
http://www.behoopd.tumblr.com/
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
June 2010
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
To exercise regularly, & have fun doing it.

Last updated: June 11th, 2010

How old are you?
Nineteen.

When did you first start hooping?
Technically about a month ago, but that was only to practice hooping around the waist. Once I could do that, I kinda forgot about hooping till this week.

Would you call yourself a beginner, intermediate or advanced hooper?
Most definitely a beginner!

How often do you hoop?
So far, at least an hour a day, but there have been a couple days where I've hooped for longer.

Do you have an indoor hoop space?
My basement living room, and my backyard.

Is there a hoop group where you live?
I believe so, yes.

Did you start it?
No.

Would you say that you are obsessed with or addicted to hooping?

Maybe a little addicted :P

Have you posted hooping videos? How many?
Not yet. I have one filmed that needs editing.

Do you have friends nearby to hoop with?

Nope :(

Do you teach hooping? If so, how many people have you taught?
Nope.

What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping?
Anything, really. I like songs I already know the words to, though. I generally just hoop to whatever's in my iTunes.

What is your favorite song right now?
I don't have one.

Do you buy hoops or make your own?
The one I have, I bought from Walmart. When I come into some more money, I'm planning on making my own, and one day buying a collapsible hoop.

Have you lost weight since starting to hoop?
Idk, I don't weigh myself. I have felt better about my body, though.

What size is your favorite hoop?
No clue, not enough experience.

Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place?
Yeah, I think I would be.

How did you learn the majority of the tricks you know today?
YouTube.

Who is your favorite hoop teacher?
Don't know, I've mostly been self-teaching without tutorials.

What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers?
Keep trying, you'll get it one day, guaranteed. Just don't give up.

Do you fire hoop? If not, do you want to?

I'd kill to fire hoop one day!

Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it?
Not yet. but one day :)

How much time do you spend on Hoop City Hooping Community?
Few hours a day? :P

What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)?
Going from lasso to waist :D

What is the last trick you mastered?
I've by far mastered nothing when it comes to hooping, but the last trick I learned was elbow hooping (with transfer).

What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn?
So far, the vortex.

Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get?
Chest hooping XD It's the coolest looking thing, but I can't get it yet.

How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city?
I have no clue. Hopefully lots!

Have you performed hooping in front of an audience?
Nope.

Has anyone told you you were too old to be playing with a hula hoop?
Nope!

What’s the worst injury you’ve acquired from the hoop?
Just bruises.

Have you ever hooped naked?
Not yet! Someday :D

Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat?
Nope :( One day.

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Proud!

Posted on December 5, 2010 at 8:32pm 1 Comment

I'm so proud of myself today :) I managed to duck my head in and out of my hoop, and I didn't make any of my piercings bleed!



Also, I've gotten the hang of chest hooping/shoulder hooping (mostly). It feels really good to be able to keep it up and get the rhythm of it, though the hoop likes to travel up to my neck a lot.



I've found an indoor practicing space! There's a good sized bit of space by the elevators of my apartment building that works wonderfully. The roof is too…  

Current Hoop pictures

Posted on July 8, 2010 at 1:30pm 0 Comments

I bought two "mini" 25" hoops from the dollar store today, and taped them up.




This is my crappy, broken-then-refilled-with-water-and-duct-taped-back-together 30" Walmart hoop.…



 

Hooping > Piercings

Posted on July 5, 2010 at 6:11pm 7 Comments

I think hooping might actually make me give up on piercings! It's kinda sad, but at the same time, kind of amazing, because I love my (few) piercings so much, but I keep hitting them on my hoop, and it's getting really painful.


I must love hooping more than my body jewelry. That's kind of amazing to me, for some reason.


I also broke my hoop trying to do isolations. It was a Walmart hoop, and it had way more water in it than I thought! Got all…
 

Elbow hooping (and transfers!)

Posted on June 10, 2010 at 8:39pm 2 Comments

I managed to elbow hoop on both arms today! Before, I could elbow hoop a little bit on the right if I had the hoop spinning on my arm above my elbow, but today I managed to get my elbow in there from spinning on my hand. Super proud of me!



And then... I transfered! In front of me, from my right arm to my left, and back again. And then I gave it a few tries behind the back. I managed to transfer behind my back from left to right maybe once. It's a lot easier right to left. So I gave…  

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At 7:18pm on January 9, 2011, Rose said…
Happy birthday!!!
At 4:31pm on January 9, 2011, katie ely said…
happy birthday!!
At 10:06pm on December 11, 2010, Tiana said…

Thanks for the comment, the first track is "Run the heart "(Bassnectar remix)- Sleigh Bells. Then, "Wave the Guns" by 6blocc. And lastly a straight up Mims track called "Move (if you wanna)" :)

At 8:45pm on December 6, 2010, AJ said…
thank you! so happy we aren't alone on here! <3
At 6:36pm on June 12, 2010, Ash☮♥ & hoopiness! said…
Thanks Meg! :)
At 8:40pm on June 10, 2010, Tiana said…
LOVE your interpretation! Totally see it. :)
At 5:28pm on June 7, 2010, Satina said…
Welcome to Hoop City! Enjoy!
At 4:38pm on June 7, 2010, Rose said…
Welcome to Hoop City!!!
 
 
 

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