I am currently moving into a new spaller space encouraging my transisiton and growth along my path. Alas, I won't have as much hoop space anymore, but am determined to find a winter hoop studio space somewhere in Eugene! Answering this was the best way to encourage more movement or just more procrastination...Manifestations begin...

How old are you?

21-My birthday is this Monday and I will have revolved round the sun 22 times!

When did you first start hooping?

2007

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

intermediate-advanced. I love the creation of my own flow inside the circle, yet struggle with the fear of all fears, my own criticism.

How often do you hoop?

varies..sometimes every day...sometimes not.....depends on the way life is flowing through me that day.....there will be a time on my path though that I am going to hoop everyday....

Do you have an indoor hoop space?

yes...creating all the time

Is there a hoop group where you live?

i wish...there used to be hoop jams that Revovla helped organize and we do have a circus playshop every mondays. This is not dedicated soley to the hoop but to other various forms of playful soul filling expressions

Did you start it?

nope

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

addicted yes. i love the high of hooping. that feeling and rush to be within yourself and be so present with what your doing. the ability to laugh your ass off when you hit yourself in a place never thought possible. the feeling of being down and then picking up the hoop and all of a sudden light beams shine through your windows and rainbows appear..seriously the dose of hooping love is like none other....
Have you posted hooping videos? How many?

Do you have friends nearby to hoop with?

yes yes

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

yes. I have probably taught over 100. never in a classroom, but in the street, in the park, at a festival, at the beach and I think one time even in my classroom...i love to spread knowledge....

What kind of songs do you listen to while hooping?

right now I have been more into downtempo electronic. I really digg Lynx to hoop to and very much so dig Pretty Lights. However, I am always down for some Grateful Dead, slow moving music and devotional songs also fill me with great joy.

What is your favorite song right now?

whoa...can't answer...never will..in my head currently is some songs by Thievery Corporation & Ingrid Michealson

Do you buy hoops or make your own?

both..I have bought hoops to support sisters and made my own to fill me with my own sense of DIY divinity

Have you lost weight since starting to hoop?

maybe...

What size is your favorite hoop?

right now I am digging on the 36 inches 1/2 psi. I love the way the tubing feels at 1/2. Love the super small minis, but would like to start getting into doubles once I learn more off the body.

Are you comfortable hooping by yourself in a public place?

I have started to really hone on this. I think it would be a great video series to go to a bunch of public places and hoop..I had an experience where I hooped in the cafeteria of my friend's job. it was great...it helps one get over the fear of performing for crowds and builds the confidence from the ground up..

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

youtube and practice

Who is your favorite hoop teacher?

oh wow. Inspirations and teachers. I love Spiral. I love Revovla. I love Safire. I love Shakti. I love Rindy. I love Megz. I love Harmony. I love all hoopers. I think all hoopers are my favorite teachers because they teach something about myself as well as providing inspiration and creativity. All hoopers provide space for growth and in this community the most beautiful component strikes me as those who provide encouragment. As my own worst critic, seeing people's comments on my video really sealed my affirmation with where I want to grow my hoop path.

What advice would you give to to beginner hoopers?

love yourself inside and out of the circle. breath. get frustrated and then laugh at yourself to release. remember everything is a process (a beauitful hooper told me this one day when i was lost in my process)

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

YES. I love FIRE. so much. as this evergrowing element of change, it allows everything to morph into a new experience and its just too much fun. I am a sag sun sign and a leo rising sign, so I am just drawn to the natural ever glowing beauty of fire.

Do own an LED hoop? Where did you get it?

no, but i am getting one from PSI hoops within the next couple moons

How much time do you spend on Hoop City Hooping Community?

its growing but i say I check it about every other day.

What was the first trick you learned (besides waist hooping)?

being able to pull it up with my hand and bring it back down. like a lasso sort of move i would say..

What is the last trick you mastered?

haven't mastered but am coming close to be able to stand on one leg..need to learn how to step through!!!

What trick so far was the hardest for you to learn?

barrel rolllssssss....

Which one are you finding is almost impossible to get?

none yet..its just about the focus to the process and the commitment

How many hoopers would you say live in your town/city?

a bunch, but we all need to be connected...

Have you performed hooping in front of an audience?

yes

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

no

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

falling on my butt..

Have you ever hooped naked?

yes-love to be vulnerable sometimes

Have you been to a hoop camp/retreat? Which one?

nope, want to sooo bad. soon. just like i need to go to a hoop class. my friends teach and it would be such a good experience as I want to inspire to teach one day in a more organized setting!