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Day 30 - Celebrate Good Times

We did it! You did it! Yipee! Hooray! Hoorah! Rock on! Woohoo! Woot! Hugs, kisses and so much more! 30 days of Hoop Boot Camp, over, done, finished, complete. How do you feel? Take a stroll back to your goals and take note, make some comparisons and assess what you feel really good about having achieved. Take note especially of the good feelings, the accomplishments, the adventures, the over coming of hurdles, the meeting of minds, the rockets of desire, the inspiring thoughts, the rush of good… Continue

Added by HOOPLOVERS on August 30, 2009 at 10:20pm — 1 Comment

Day 29 - Just Feel

With just one more day left of the 30 Day Self-transformation challenge we are going to switch off one of our senses. Hooping is about responding to the touch of the hoop, timing and connection. A powerful practice that will have you in flow whether you are a beginning or working on advanced tricks is blindfolded hooping. Here is what the pioneers of the practice have to say... Thoughts on Hooping Blindfolded… Continue

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Day 28 - Hoop Space

We create space within our hoop but the space outside our hoop has a big impact on the way we bust it, contain it or let loose with our hoop extravaganzas. What and who we are surrounded by we naturally soak up and perform accordingly. Where is your hoop space? Do you mix it up and hoop in lots of different spaces? Do you have a favorite? Have you felt more alive in some spaces than others? Are there spaces that you would like to hoop? Thanks to the magic of You Tube lets take a peek into othe… Continue

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Day 27 - Using Positive Affirmations

It doesn't take much thought or practice to realize that filtering life through a positive view finder is a powerful way to manifest dreams, work through troubling times and live a well balanced and happy existence. In fact, nurturing a positive attitude is one of the most success inducing, happiness creating life skills. Remaining in a positive mindset can enhance your health, professional and personal life, leading to an overall sense of satisfaction. Who wouldn't want that? Affirmations… Continue

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Day 26 - Circle Art

Today I had an inspiring and lengthy discussion with a Japanese friend about the meanings and feeling of the words evolution, revolution, universe and universal. The whole time in relation to the art we create while inside the hoop and how we share that with those around us. Growth, change, circling, spinning, moving, everything and everyone. I came home a little hooped out but pulsing with circle energy so today's post is all about other forms of circle art. This first video is a must watch.… Continue

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Day 25 - An Insight into the Master Cleanse

Today a look into a cleansing technique that, as the article describes, has brought clarity, freedom and life to a Tokyo Yogini's path. 10 days on the magic potion - An Insight to The Master Cleanse by Em

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Day 24 - Mini Hoops Mega Arms

One of Mikori's Hoop Boot Camp goals was to master twins. As we sat in a restaurant on Saturday night after the kid's show we performed we admired our twin hooping arm muscles. Want sleek, toned arms? Grab the twins and away you go! Want strength and flow beyond the beyond? Down size! Minis or zoom hoops as they are sometimes referred to take some time and patience but there are a speedy little challenge that with take your hooping to new levels.

(So very excited to connect… Continue

Added by HOOPLOVERS on August 24, 2009 at 9:50pm — 1 Comment

Day 23 - Start a CIRCLE

Hoop Dance can be a solitary practice that brings stillness to your mind, energy to your body and flow to your dance style. Having a hoop certainly gives you a reason to stand in a park and dance, you have a partner you are never really alone. The thing is it is so much more fun and inspiring to get together with a group of hoopers and share the joy of a hoop journey. … Continue

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Day 21 - Ecstatic Dance

In the West dance is often used as a form of entertainment, exercise, study, art, attraction or discipline, with form and structure. A dance class often takes on a rigid sequence from warm up to cool down. At times dance is not as commonly used as a prayer, connection, or a meditation. However the spread of dance as a healing and spiritual practice is apparent. … Continue

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Day 20 - Progress

A thought provoking piece by Trixie Maru. How are you progressing with your Hoop Boot Camp goals with just 10 days to go?

Progress. What exactly does progress mean? Of course the simple definition is getting better at s… Continue

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Day 19 - Raw Ladies Lunch

Inspired by the luscious raw women, a few of the Tokyo hoopers got together and whipped up a raw lunch full of vitality, color and nutrients. Raw Ladies Lunch Menu - Walnut and Ginger Nori Wraps Tink kicked off the super food feast with Walnut and Ginger Nori Wraps inspired by Ani Phyo's Almond and Ginger recipe. … Continue

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Day 18 - Raw Goodness

Today we have a vibrant and glowing post from Tokyo's raw sisters Andi and Angi. Much love to them for their constant inspiration and congratulations on their outstanding success.

The raw food movement has taken off like wildfire in the past several years all aro… Continue

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Day 17 - Leg It

As I sit here typing I have a pretty mega bruise on my knee that I am quite proud of. Ah the joys of leg hooping. One of the biggest obstacles for many hoopers is knee hooping and leg hooping, so I am going to let the experts show you how it’s done. Hoop Lover’s Leg Hooping Tip: Work on your balance first ;) Ground yourself. So sit back, relax, soak up the leg/knee hooping juice and then off you go! Good luck and be sure to report back. Leg Hooping Tutorial

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Added by HOOPLOVERS on August 17, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Day 16 - Skin Deep

"Remember, skin is our largest organ, and one of our greatest protectors. One square inch of your skin has about 650 sweat glands and those tiny glands are an extremely important mechanism for your body to release toxins—among them, the kind that we inhale and absorb just walking around a city street. They should be free and clear to get on with their important jobs, not bombarded from the outside with more stressful toxins! As if we don’t put enough stress on ourselves… why rub it in? (Literall… Continue

Added by HOOPLOVERS on August 16, 2009 at 11:43pm — 1 Comment

Day 15 - Half Way!!

Hey Hoopers Happy Day 15 we are half way there so let's just sit around and watch videos all day!! Are you with me??! Here are all my old favorites...

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Day 14 - Intergalactic HoopStar

Today we bring you an interview bubbling with hoopalicious inspiration. My mentor, my friend, my sister, my hoop goddess Bunny Hoop Star has a few words to say about being an all round glitter clad super hooper star. 3516866497_5c2c276967

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Day 13 - Decorate Your Hoops

A timely article written by the creative and super talented Jill of all trades, Tink. 6a00wi

If you've been giving your hoop a hard workout with scrapes and misses tosses and flings and other forms of hoop destruction, it might be time for a bit of redecorating love. It's fun to ref… Continue

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Day 12 - Tokyo Smoothie Adventure

Coming from Australia I was used to juice bars and smoothie cafes on every block. Sadly that is not the case in Tokyo. This fact lead to a lot of home made smoothies and I guess in a positive light less waste, less money spent at juice places and more creative adventures in my own kitchen. But when I found out, not too long ago, there was a smoothie cafe called Smooch not far from the fitness center that I teach at I was so excited. I popped in by myself for th… Continue

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Day 11 - Green Hoop Bliss

August 15th is International Green Smoothie Day. In preparation for this wondrous event I created Green Hoop Bliss, a Summery green smoothie that tastes too good to be true.

I am going to let the experts do the talking today. Enjoy as they share their recipes and explain why these green elixirs are the bomb!!… Continue

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Day 10 - Hoop Juice

Juicing is an outstanding way to cleanse, rehydrate and alkalize your system. Beyond the powerful health and well being benefits, fresh juice is an absolute party in your mouth. I made a short video to show you how simple and quick it is to whip up a nutrient dense drink or meal. As easy as cut, juice, drink. The great thing about juicing is that the clean up is fast, the aromas are divine and the juices from the fruits make your hands feel wonderful after all the chopping is done. Definitely a… Continue

Added by HOOPLOVERS on August 10, 2009 at 10:16pm — No Comments

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