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Hoop Path Austin

2009-11-07T01:30:56Z

Ann is coming to Austin TX
HOOPDANCE WORKSHOP

SAT/SUN, NOV 14th & 15TH, 3-6pm

Cost: $120, two people $100 each,
Three people or more $80 each
(Places will be allocated on a first to register basis)

ANN HUMPHREYS OF NORTH CAROLINA’S HOOP PATH WILL TEACH A 2-DAY WORKSHOP INTRODUCING NEW HOOPERS TO THIS GROUP’S UNIQUE, CENTERING, MEDITATIVE PRACTICES WITH THE HOOP. JOIN US FOR BOTH DAYS OR DAY 1 ONLY. BEGINNERS WELCOME, but must attend 1st day of workshop. HOOPS will be PROVIDED.

CONTACT: ANN@HOOPPATH.COM To register: go to www.hooppath.com

Location: PREMIER LADY FITNESS, 6800 WESTGATE BLVD. AUSTIN, TX78745
(512) 707-7700

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Thanks for coming to Japan Beth!

2009-11-04T01:07:07Z

I just want to say a big, GIANT, LOVE FILLED "ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU" and a thank you very much to Beth for coming to Japan, to teach us about Hoop Path.

We were so blessed to have you come and share you energy, knowledge and positive spirit with us.

Here in Japan, the hooping community is small, and relatively new and it means so much to us that you came out here to part of our intimate gathering. Your an inspiration. I could watch you flow all day...

Cant wait to meet up with you again!

PS All east coast hoopers... I am moving to Pittsburgh, PA.... I have never actually been to the east coast (Idaho girl here) so am looking forward to a new adventure. Maybe I will meet some of you at hoop gathering sometime :)

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any news on hoop path in ky

2009-10-27T05:02:19Z

????

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HoopPath: NYC (Halloween weekend) "The Warrior Path"

2009-10-26T15:36:07Z

Hello, NYC! I am very excited to unveil my new workshop series, The Warrior Path on the weekend of October 30th-Novemeber 1st, 2009. The Warrior Path is a brand new workshop with new terms, techniques, and exercises intended to introduce hoopers to what we call “Warrior” style hooping. This concept combines on and off body techniques with rapid current and plane changes. The Warrior Path techniques are integrated with internal, meditative foci, as well, to help the hooper open up to their own stillness and clarity.

The HoopPath has taught Warrior techniques since it’s inception, but this will be the first time that we have concentrated this much time and energy on this wonderfully beautiful and unique approach to hoop dance. We assure you that even those who have taken HoopPath classes and workshops before will come away with new terms and concepts to further their own hoop practice. This is indeed the long awaited second chapter so many of you have asked for over the last year.

Within the HoopPath Community, the term, “Warrior” refers to an indomitable attitude or spirit to which each of us has access and, through mindful practice, can foster and grow within ourselves. The techniques of The Warrior Path help us to explore and develop an inner calm and resilience that strengthens and improves our hoop dance, while also teaching us more about our own personal power away from the hoop.

While this workshop is very much a continuation of our past workshops, we have designed this series to be equally accessible to those who have never taken an HP class before. If you have not taken a workshop with us before, you will need to sign up for Day One. Day one of WP will be very similar to Day One of our other workshops. If you have not been to one of our workshops before, you should know that the skills covered in Day One are hardly ‘beginner.’ Day One sets up the terms, concepts, and foundational techniques upon which all the advanced teaching rests. Day One is easily the favorite day of most returning students.

The tickets for this workshop are offered in a variety of packages. Before when we have traveled to NYC, we have had such little space that we have been unable to offer any discounts. This time around we are very excited to have a space large enough that we can offer essentially “specials.” Here are a list of our options for HP: NYC:

Days 1, 2, and 3

Days 1 and 2

Days 2 and 3 (For returning students).

Single Day tickets for all 3 days will go onsale on Wednesday, 10/28/09.

We are VERY excited to offer, for the first time in NYC, “Bring a Friend” pricing. This means that when you and a buddy buy your tickets (two tickets) together (in one transaction) your individual tickets are discounted. If you bring 2 friends (3 tickets total) you receive an even greater price break. **Please note that you will select the “Bring-A-Friend” option to purchase TWO passes for the selected days, or THREE passes if you select “Bring-2 Friends.” These tickets are non-refundable, so make sure that your friends are committed before purchasing.

If you can only make one of the three days, don’t worry, we will be selling single day tickets beginning on Wednesday, October 28th.

Buy your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=4612&cobrand=hooppath

Prices for 3 day pass:

Individual = $170 (9 hrs)

Bring-A-Friend (2 tix) = $300

Bring-2 Friends (3 tix) = $420

Prices for 2 day packages:

Individual = $120 (6 hrs)

Bring-A-Friend (2 tix) = $200

Bring-2 Friends (3 tix) = $270

Single Day tickets (if available) = $60 per day.

All Skill levels are welcome!

Buy your tickets here: https://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=4612&cobrand=hooppath

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38"/39" diameter 5 wick NEW fire hoop 4 sale

2009-10-21T20:14:28Z

Hi all! I have a brand new 3/4", 38"/39" diameter 5 wick fire hoop that has never been lit. Jewels of HoopDrum made it for me albeit is one of their older models (last year). It is not taped, but meticulously sanded all over. The wicks are bolted and wired down. It is a great hoop.. it's just that my ex-boyfriend gave it to me.. so it had some weird mojo for me... and by the time I was over it I had outgrown the hoop. I'm using 1/2", 3/4" and 35" diameters now.

I know I posted this before and never followed up on it.. but I'm serious now ;9
Anyway... $100 should do it plus whatever the shipping should be. I'm in Sarasota FL now.

email me with questions as I don't check tribe as often as I should :)

Love!
BonnieB@OutwardSpiral.net
...or email me on tribe

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Let your love flow!

2009-10-20T14:19:59Z

Hello hoopers and lovers of flow. I would like to introduce to you a new tribe~ Giving Back Through Flow~ This tribe is all about a flow community who is dedicated to giving back to the community through the promotion of volunteer work, sharing volunteer knowledge, reaching out for help, volunteer information, posting your volunteer events, ect. This is an open tribe for all and will benefit greatly through your information sharing. Empower others, together we can change the world and share our love of all things flow. http://tribes.tribe.net/letyourloveflow

~Blessings,
B

~Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

~Service to others is the payment you make for your space here on earth.
Mohammed Ali

~The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
Edmund Burke, British statesman and orator

~Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world.
President John F. Kennedy

~Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
Japanese Proverb

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anyone interested in giving me a hand

2009-10-20T00:03:37Z

I need a hand making a fire hoop. I've started reading instructions, but that's not the same as someone physically helping me. You wouldn't have to spend any money, just some time and elbow grease. In fact no elbow grease, just instruction time. k Thanks!

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need help completing hoop song

2009-10-14T18:47:09Z

this is "amazing hoop", to the tune of,you know...

amazing hoop, how sweet the tube
that saved a wretch like me
i once was tight
but now i'm chill
was dork
but now i'm dawg

anyone want to add a verse?

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sha ko ri

2009-10-08T21:30:23Z

anyone

goin'

friday?

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commiting to a daily practice

2009-10-06T12:49:07Z

i am blessed to say that I have finally become willing to commit to a daily hoop practice--and have kept my commitment faithfully for the last several days. its funny all the new feelings that it brings up, because it is an unprecedented experience for me.

there is a duality between focusing on where a daily practice will hopefully bring me (ie- the end result) and what the day itself will hold (ie -the journey itself). it feels strange to be able to hold both of these ideas in mind at the same time, but so far i can't really say which i am more focused on.

it reminds me of what Bax said at HP3---you can have a daily practice regardless of how you feel, and even regardless of how that day's hooping makes you feel! this blew me away...i am so used to only doing things that will "fix" me or make me feel good. but doing something simply because it is what i DO is alien and exciting to me. the way he spoke of daily practice almost reminds me of what a strong marriage must be like: a commitment to the relationship itself regardless of the myriad ups and downs of life.

so i guess i am trying to marry my hoop anew every day! :)

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Is there a Jam this Sat., Oct. the 3rd?

2009-10-02T19:55:40Z

I might be able to host, but am not 100% sure. I'm waiting to hear about some group plans for Sat.

Anyone willing to take a stab at it? It's the last jam before Shakori...

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Hope to see HP crew in NY soon!

2009-09-30T17:09:27Z

any new developments with the HP NY workshop later this year?

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need suggestions for driving with hoops

2009-09-29T23:22:41Z

I am driving with all of my hoops to FL; wrapped and tubes of unwrapped. This is going to be a 12 hr drive and I only have a sedan. I'm thinking of laying down yoga mats on the roof of my car (to keep them from scratching my car and sliding around) and bungee cording them to the inside of the car. Does anyone see any potential hazards with this? I've done it with my hoops wrapped in plastic before (without the yoga mats) from here to Raleigh and they seemed to do just fine. These have a big farther to go.

On second thought I may just leave the tubing here and buy more there. It will already be a lot of hoops (30 or so) on the roof of my little toyota corolla.

Any better ideas?

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jam to morrow night?

2009-09-28T20:59:26Z

there's no class,i guess,so who wants to do a jam,and where?it should be really pretty,it would be nice to do one at town commons if anyone's up for it

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Are we jammin' this weekend? (9/26/209)

2009-09-25T21:29:30Z

Is anybody planning on having a jam at the Doj this weekend? If not, are we doing it somewhere else?

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Quick reminder-- HoopPath: Chicago THIS WEEKEND! Sept 18, 19 & 20!

2009-09-16T17:32:09Z

Awright, y'all--we're hittin the road again! This time, Chicago-bound...

We'll offer the first two days as an intro to folks new to the Hoop Path, or a refresher to returning students, covering all the HP basics: Two Birds, Two Trees, Ritmo, pe*A*ce, etc.

Those very familiar with HP can show up for days 2 & 3, in which we'll expand out into some newer material, including Warrior style, sustained stalling, and off-body work (with single hoop and with twins!)

We're terribly excited to return to the Windy City and our many good friends there. Here's a link to a really nice article in Chicago Now, featuring our homegirl Heather aka HooperPower:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/breath-body-balance/2009/09/the-hoop-path-comes-to-chicago.html

And here is the link for tix:

http://www.hooppath.com/cms/2009/08/04/hooppath-chicago-821-2309/

Looking forward to seeing friends old and new!

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My "Profound" Realization about 2nd Current

2009-09-16T17:23:36Z

i had an epiphany today in 2nd current, and it may be something that seems obvious to others, but to me it was like a whole world opening up:

for a long time i have been operating under the delusion that the ultimate goal is to make my 2nd current hooping EXACTLY like my 1st current. i viewed any differences between the two as evidence that i was not a "real" hooper yet.
BUT, today while actually *grooving* in 2nd current, i realized that both currents have two distinctly different ritmos or rhythms from one another. WOW! the realization that i do need to seamlessly duplicate 1st current in 2nd, the fact that i can find the unique (not "clumsy") ritmo that i possess in 2nd current was such a great breakthru.
i feel really grateful.

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A couple vids from Georgia

2009-09-16T17:22:22Z

In case you don't Facebook, here's me and Nat:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdan7cvSXQ

And Antje, then Baxter:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VrL-5kDmw8

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video of horozontal tosses

2009-09-14T14:25:50Z

I made some video of my horizontal tosses at Floydfest in July.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl3mjyC1FvQ

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09/09/09 world hoop day in New Zealand?

2009-09-13T14:17:43Z

Hey , we will be in New Zealand, Auckland for world hoop day, just wondering if anyone know hoopers in New Zealand, (auckland), it will be very special, cause its also on my birthday...

Much love to all <3

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practice vid

2009-09-03T13:21:59Z

Here is a new video I did recently. I was practicing at the studio in the gym and really working on samari, stalling, sustained spinning, planes and a lot of movement. Just looking for some honest feedback/constructive feedback. I posted on facebook,but haven't had much response. Love Love Love
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuAEmH0Rbvg

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Outside Jam on Labor Day?

2009-09-02T15:18:27Z

We were talking last night about having an outside jam at the town commons on Labor Day. Any takers? We could gather at the regular class time...I have the block rocker and can bring that for music. What do y'all think????

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Jams, Classes and community gatherings this week: August 31-Sept 14

2009-09-01T14:52:01Z

This is an updated schedule for

local HoopPath students:

Monday 8/31/09 Maidan Class will be free hoop. (6$)

Tuesday 9/1/09 Foundations Class taught by Beth Williams

Wednesday, 9/2/09, Warrior class will be free hoop. (6$)

Monday 9/7/09, Labor Day NO CLASS

Tuesday 9/8/09 NO CLASS

Wednesday, 9/9/09 World Hoop Day Free Hoop

(in place of Warrior Class)

Monday 9/14 NO CLASS (Beach Retreat)

All classes resume normal schedule

JAMS:

Jams should run as usual, except that

there will be NO JAM on 9/12/09!

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nothing special for world hoop day?

2009-09-01T12:47:28Z

what's going on for 9/9/9?

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jams while Baxter and Ann are at Burning Man

2009-08-31T13:47:57Z

On Wednesday, Sept 2, and Wed, sept 9, we'll be having jams at the Do Jhang at the usual class times (8:15-9:45).

Also, tomorrow, Saturday Aug 29, 2009, we'll be having the usual Saturday jam at the Do Jhang, with music provided by Beth. Don't tell Baxter, though. He thinks we just don't hoop while he's out of town.

Nobody has discussed Saturday, Sept 5. Any interest?

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knock knock

2009-08-29T15:01:20Z

Anybody home on this tribe? Seems I haven't see a word posted in forever.

Y'all still out there on tribe?

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HP3 Hooper's Ball Video Clips

2009-08-29T03:54:39Z

Here are 8 clips of the HP3 Hooper's Ball. It's about time I get these clips uploaded. The quality is not great, but I hope you enjoy watching anyway!
Clip1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X1QU5HOxcI
Clip2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff5oCc_2Xi0&feature=channel
Clip3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCMNL8qEnzQ&feature=channel
Clip4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnVcuA6pBFY&feature=channel
Clip5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrXHshVSQFU&feature=channel
Clip6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbnHYUgBGV0&feature=channel
Clip7 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyeGy9JCwrI&feature=channel
Clip8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvNV9HBCcuI&feature=channel

Miss all you Hoop Pathers!

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Monday Maidan class to be a jam

2009-08-03T21:19:06Z

Bring $6 for the hoopjam tonight. I'll make a playlist (unless someone else is itching to do so) and we'll make some space for anything any of you might want to work on as a group.

I'd like to take a few moments at 9:00 after the cool down to sit as a community with Elias, Anna and their family in mind.

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Is anyone willing to host the Jam his Sat., August 8th?

2009-08-03T15:45:13Z

I've hosted the last 2 jams, and have most likely bored everyone to tears.

Bax and Ann are going to be out of town, but it's easy enough to make arrangements for picking up the DoJang key.
Several of us know how to hook up the rumpshaker.

We just need some tunes.

Patricia
PS No one is signed up to host between now and Halloween!

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A prayer request from Anna, the mother of Elias Sorokin (missing since 7/20/09)

2009-07-27T17:55:37Z

"To all who love Elias,

Elias mother here. Among Elias' friends are a few people who have contacted psychics about Elias and several of them are giving me reason to hope that Elias is alive - but he is in danger. They think that he has been taken by some people, probably two men and a woman, and that they are in over their heads, are unstable and irrational, and do not know what to do at this point.

One of these psychics - and I was assured she had not been given this information - said that Elias has three women's names on his mind. Those names are Anna, Marie and Nina. Those are me and his two sisters. If this psychic could see this, it gives me a lot of hope.

There is a woman who lives in that area who was caught trying to cash a check of Elias' and the bank caught her name but she got away.

I am asking everyone, PLEASE, send thoughts of love and forgiveness to these people, that their negative energy may dissolve and they may see a way out and listen to their conscience and not do anything rash.

It is very important to gather yourselves, and find your deepest wisdom for this. It is counterintuitive - but do not send anger their way. Send love, send calm, and send forgiveness.

And to Elias, send loving support.

Thank you very much. We all love Elias.

Anna"

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Vigil in place of Class tomorrow night (7/27/09)

2009-07-26T23:12:09Z

Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to get the word out that we will hold a vigil space for our missing friend and brother Elias Sorokin instead of our usual Maidan Class. If you are not familiar with the circumstances of Elias's disappearance, please read on below. You do not need to bring your hoops. We will light candles, play singing bowls, and hope/wish/pray for his safe reappearance.

From Minx Larsen:

Apparently one of our friends has gone missing. Here is a note from Minx Larsen about what is going on with Elias:

... he went up to Northern California for a few meetings and has not returned to LA. He was last seen Monday evening 7/20/09 around 8 pm in Oakland.

A text was received to my dear friend Andrea (his good friend and business partner) on Monday night at 10 pm that he would be arriving back to LA around 4 am, Tuesday morning. He has not been heard of since.

We have now found out that someone has tried to cash a falsified check (he carries his check book on him at all times) and tried to use his credit cards.

If you have any information, if you've seen him, anything at all. Please email me at minx006.9@gmail.com or call me 323-314-7200. Although, I'm happy for your best thoughts and well wishes please do not bombard my email or phone. I need relevant information at this time. I know all of your hearts are with us at this time.

Please post this to your facebook. Even if you do or don't know Elias.

We have filled a missing person and have a private investigator, we are looking for answers and need your help.

With all my heart,
Minx"

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Pics from retreat, Set 2

2009-07-03T15:49:59Z

Enjoy:
http://isopop.com/2009/06/26/hoop-path-retreat-2009-set-2/

Email me if you'd like a high-res version of any of them.

xoR

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Request Post from Thundershyne with Update

2009-06-30T00:08:45Z

Toni asked me to post this in the "Circles of Joy" and "Hoop Path" tribes.

Hi y'all,

Well, I had my eye surgery, but on the right eye instead of the left. Things are not looking good for either eye, the right literally as well as figureatively, nor the pain. I made an update vido on You Tube if you want to see how bad I look.

I am in more pain now and that's not how it should be. The doctor said that I should have a lot less pain and also that I should see what I was able to see before the surgery. Well, I can't see anything. I have light perception but that's it. All I see is white. But one good thing, I'm not sensitive to light like I was before the surgery! So let's look at the BRIGHT side! * groan-bad joke! *

For now I just have a lot of drops to put in and hope the swelling starts to go down and hope the pain goes away. and my sight, little that I had, comes back. If it doesn't get better: 1. He won't try the left eye (makes sense), and 2. He has nothing else that he can do for me. Not a good thoughtt.

But the worst is that I can't hoop for at least 10 days!!! How cruel can doctors be?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdlGo9nK194

Love and Light,
Thundershyne-trying to find the light in the storm

Toni-DEAF-BLIND and DETERMINED!

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Retreat Reflections

2009-06-28T18:13:17Z

Hello!!! I wanted to share my blog with you. I will admit, it's a little long, but I thought you might enjoy it...

http://abbyalbaum.blogspot.com/2009/06/hoop-path-retreat-reflections-part-1.html (Part 1)

http://abbyalbaum.blogspot.com/2009/06/hoop-path-retreat-reflections-part-2.html (Part 2)

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for an incredible HP3.

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Video of Spiral at HP3

2009-06-27T23:36:10Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbLuk3oqQmU

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...or maybe there WILL be a hoop jam this Saturday??

2009-06-26T19:03:39Z

Shame on me for putting the stop on a whole lot of fun.
We could still do our usual jam this Saturday if people are interested - I'd just have to get the rumpshaker from Ann and Bax's place. I'd be happy to do that.
Is anyone planning on coming out?

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Apologize From Keith and Tonilyn

2009-06-24T03:17:40Z

Tonilyn AKA Thundershyne would really like to apologize for not being able to make it to the HP this year. She has been really trying very hard to deal with the pain that she has been having. The past 2 days we have been going to the doctors and trying to find something that would help for at least a week but the pain pills are not helping. They are not sure what is happing to her eye but it is really inflamed and nothing looks like it is helping. She really is torn about not being able to make it. She does not know if she can make it next year or what is going to happen during the next year. But she and I will try to make sure we can make it.
We now have more appointments for the rest of the week and still the surgery next week. She really wanted to meet every one and she is now in tears about not being able to go. She really feels like she has allot of friends that she would love to meet. The past few years since she has been going deaf-blind has been really hard on her. She has lost so much and a lot of friends she use to have has gone. So few people want to take the time to try and communicate. The she started hooping and it really makes her happy to do that. Makes her feel more normal. I wish and so does she if she could find someone around here to enjoy hooping. But so far no luck at that. She does love to make videos and really does like to hear what everyone has to say.
Again,
We just wanted to apologize to everyone for not being able to make it.

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Pics from day 1

2009-06-24T02:36:18Z

I'll post more pics as I edit them but here are my shots from day one.
xoR

http://isopop.com/2009/06/22/hoop-path-retreat-2009-photos-day-one/

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Love, love, love!

2009-06-24T02:05:15Z

I'm so tired, it took me three times to type that... but gosh, y'all, that was an incredible retreat!

I'll blog about it in a day or two and will share the link for any of you who want to see it through a first-timer's eyes.. but I'll tell you now that it was incredible.

Thank you for the warm welcome, glorious food, fabulous spaces, and open hearts. I also really appreciated that many of you made time to connect with my sweetie, Chris, even though he is not so much about the hoop (yet)!

Gratitude from both of us!

*deep hug*

X.

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Rides

2009-06-17T17:11:14Z

So I know I'm a local and should by all rights be able to get a hold of a car but it's turning out to be a problem since many events clash with my partners work schedule. anyone who may be willing to give me rides? I live in carrboro and have no problem meeting you downtown via bus or my bike. if you think you maybe can help please send me your phone number.

Thanks
Stevi

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Camping Question

2009-06-17T15:44:45Z

So I do live in Carrboro, but I'd really like to camp out. If there are too many people, that's fine. That being said, I'd love to get to meet people more, and not have to be ferried around so much. Who do I need to ask, and is this too last minute?

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Class Tonight! Wednesday 6/17/09

2009-06-17T15:39:05Z

If anyone wants to join us for class tonight at the Dojhang we should have some guests joining us. Much Love to Everyone.

8:15-9:45pm. Check the website for more info. www.hooppath.com

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Things to check out in the Carrboro/Chapel Hill area...

2009-06-17T05:24:01Z

Hey all,
I know the retreat schedule is packed and you all most likely won't have that much time to explore, but i thought I'd mention some interesting things to check out. This may be of use to those of you bringing non-hooping spouses or family who might want to go exploring.

You other locals, please add suggestions, as I'm sure there will be many things I miss.
Patricia

So, in no particular order:

A Southern Season - sort of the Zabars (for you NYCers) of NC. A Southern Season is just a few minutes drive from downtown Carrboro. It is a wonderful gourmet food mecca where you can get everything from real black truffles and pink Himalayan salt to grits and pork bellies. The store offers free samples, and, if you bring a jar of something intriguing to the information desk, they will sometimes open the jar and let you sample the product before you buy.

The UNC Botanical Gardens. Again, just a few minutes from downtown Carrboro. admission is free, the gardens are lovely and fascinating, and there are running\hiking\dog walking trails surrounding the gardens.

The Coker Arboretum. This is actually a part of the UNC Chapel Hill campus. The arboreteum is predominantly home to lilies, NC native plants, and exotics from Asia. It makes a lovely shaded place to stop and sit a while during your explorations.

Kidzu Children's Museum. I don't know anything about this personally, but have heard really good things about it from my friends who have children.

The Open Eye. A truly grungy but very homey coffee house. A great place to see a goth mingle with someone in a prarie skirt in perfect harmony. Hmmm, come to think of it, that's a good way to describe Carrboro.

What's the name of that new coffee place right next to the bike shop on Main Street?
Is it the Looking Glass Cafe? Nice folks. They don't serve lattes or other frothy drinks, just basic French pressed coffee and tea, but it's all good and tasty. Nice folks running it. And the place is just lovely, tidy, mostly wood, with lots of outdoor seating. Oh, and they apparently also have a head shop\skateboard store attached to it. That was not open at my last visit, and it appears to be a source of some controversy.

ooh, everyone, help me out. I'm at work and my brain is dead.
I had a longer list, and can't remember anything else.
Ya'll add on as you see fit.

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(Locals) Looking for firewood for HP3.

2009-06-16T15:48:13Z

If you have any firewood that you would like to part with could you let me know? I can come by and pick it up. I'm looking for wood that has already been "harvested." I won't have time to cut anything up. (This does not apply to would already at Camp Fire.)

Thanks!

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What a wonderful community

2009-06-16T13:05:02Z

we have here! I was having an awful night, a million things making me late for hooping class. when I finally pulled in I got my car stuck on the curb at balanced movement. crying I thought "I never should have come tonight" pulling myself together I decided to go upstairs and ask for a ride home so that my partner could get AAA to deal with the mess. not only was I offered a ride, but the entire class came outside to help move my car! after a few minutes of deliberating on the best way to move it even more help showed up, and before I knew it I had been freed. I questioned whether it was even worth it to try finishing class and decided that there was nowhere I would rather be. I love our community. thanks to everyone who helped tonight, I don't know how I would have gotten through without you.

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Can't Wait

2009-06-16T11:58:47Z

i am so psyched. this will be awesome. gonna take tons to pics, hoop for hours, and sleep in a tent. yay!

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The Tribe of the Five Fingered Foot

2009-06-15T22:12:33Z

Hey everyone,
Since it seems there will be multiple retreat attendees who will be bringing along their snazzy Vibram shoes, I thought it might be funny if we got together a few minutes before the drum meditation and bonfire on Sat. night and took a few pictures of our really cool shoes.

If interested, just show up and hang around the walkway at Beth's place. We'll organize ourselves pretty quickly, I'm sure.

Robbie, aka Hoop Dawg, is exempt from participation in this event as he is so tremendously cool that he would overwhelm the camera.

Patricia

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Let me just say...

2009-06-12T22:20:40Z

7 FREAKIN' DAYS!!!!! (until the retreat of course)
WhoooHoooo! Can't wait!!!

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From what States is everyone from.

2009-06-11T20:02:23Z

Hello All. Toni AKA Thundershyne wanted me to ask from what states is every one from that is going to the Hoop Path? She was just wondering. I think we are the only ones from Lousiana.

Thanks
Keith Wisner
TheWis

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Good things Run in Threes

2009-06-08T19:53:30Z

Just like my mama told me .....
the universe
proving it again....
A triplicate of good vibes
HoopPath Retreat Final Day Crescendo(AKA da hoopers ball) - June 21th
Father's Day - June 21st
and
Summer Solstice- yup - June 21st....

how clever these pathers are....it's a cosmic thing!
....okay,~now I'm getting excited!

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Shoes

2009-06-08T01:45:01Z

so now that the weather is nice again I am able to hoop on my back deck YAY! unfortunately it isn't working to do it barefoot and all of my shoes seem to get in the way in one way or another. I was wondering if anyone could give suggestions on good shoes for hooping in and where to find them. Thanks

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Juggling gear for loan or sharing during HP retreat?

2009-06-07T15:08:55Z

Hello lovelies!

My sweetie and I are coming to celebrate/play/chill/swoon with y'all.. and while I know he'll be bringing juggling balls, we're trying to pack light which means the majority of our juggling gear won't be coming along.

Are any of you jugglers who might perchance have a set of clubs and/or a diablo you would be open to sharing for the weekend? Chris does hoop a bit, but throwing things is more his passion!

Thanks, and can't wait to meet all of you!!!!!!

X.

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I would like to thank the Hoop Path

2009-06-04T18:40:33Z

..for getting me back in motion. I was stagnant and steadily gaining weight for months and the Path came to Austin just in time. Now I am motivated and participating in the community again. And losing weight. (bikini season is right around the corner =)

Plus, I love my new skills: paddling (I can't stop - it's all I do now - prolly getting old for anybody watching), second current shoulder hooping - I do WAY more second current now. I was second current waist hooping the other day and was about to do a lift with the wrong hand because I thought I was in first current.

Thanks Bax, Ann, Beth and everyone at the workshop. It was a turning point. I loved spending personal time with you, too.

I look forward to seeing you again.

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Fire Hoop for sale

2009-06-04T00:25:04Z

I own a 39" diameter fire hoop with five wicks that have never been burned.
It is hand-sanded and made by HoopDrum. (scott and jewels)

If I could sell this one I could use the money towards a fire hoop that better suits my needs now. That one was purchased over a year ago and it is too large for me now.

I hope someone out there can help me get to my my new flame :)
..make me an offer!

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HoopPath 2009 Hotel?

2009-06-03T14:57:22Z

Just wanted to find out what Hotels every one is staying at for the HP09?
Thanks
Keith Wisner

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is there a walmart near HPRetreat location?

2009-06-01T16:32:47Z

just wondering if there are walmart stores nearby, in case need food, deodorant, etc!

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HP3 Transportation

2009-06-01T15:49:56Z

Maybe not everyone does the FB thing. I posted in the group there, but Rebecca suggested I post here as well. I thought I might as well make it into a thread that might be useful for everyone. SO....

For the comings and goings of anyone in and around the HP Retreat:

Post Away...

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Dance Party/BBQ

2009-05-26T18:17:55Z

Hey Guys,
I posted my first event invite and I just wanted to be sure you all check it out and join the fun!
Pe*a*ce
Kara

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We are having class tonight! (5/25/09)

2009-05-25T16:42:34Z

If anyone wants to come, I'll be there!

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1in8 Hoopdance at Shakori Hills

2009-05-23T14:06:51Z

A FYI-- I just got "friended" by Chad who is putting on the 1in8 Hoopdance at Shakori Hills. It is "A festival celebration of life through hooping, dance, music, health wellness, art, and community participation to set a new world record! September 4th-6th 2009-- All ticket sales, as well as a portion of vendor sales will be donated to our quest for breast cancer awareness." They are seeking vendors, musicians, volunteers, and sponsors, as well as hoopers!! (Breast cancer takes the life of one woman every fifteen minutes.) Just wanted to help spread the word on this one... His email address:: chadericmiller@usa.com

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not Shoes

2009-05-21T19:56:25Z

Is there anyone else here who always hoops barefoot?

I accidentally hooped for a few seconds with sh**s on last fall. I forgot that I had them on. But other than that, I've always been barefoot when hooping.

I let my roots dig in to the ground, or floor, or mat and let the trees sway with the current, knowing I have a secure connection with the earth.

It just depends on what you're used to. If you don't go barefoot a lot and you hoop on a rough surface and move around a lot, you might get blisters. But if you do it a lot, you'll develop thick padding on the bottoms of your feet, and no more blisters.

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Yay! Going to HP 09 Retreat for first time!!!!!!

2009-05-21T19:09:58Z

I just bought my ticket to Hoop Path 09 Retreat in June. This is my first time at a Hoop Path event, and I am so excited to meet the HP crew! I have the HP DVD, but now I can experience the genuine article! :)
Any advice for a first-timer like me is much appreciated.
Also, I am camping it. Anyone else?

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yeah, this is inappropriate

2009-05-20T16:15:17Z

in the fact that this post is not exactly about hooping *looks to the floor in guilt*
but....
this saturday from 10am-1pm im having a freeapaloza at my apartment.
come, drink a memosa, eat some fruit, walk around my house and take whatever you want with you for free.
seriously. in the effort to start anew and the fact that i can only take to florida what my truck can hold including my dog and cat iam giving away a whollata badass stuff.
vintagy furniture, rugs, blender, vcr, wall art, dog stuff, cat stuff, kitchen appliance, lamps, and random kitchy hodge podge. so if you're interested send me a text at 919-923-9068 and i will call you back with directions.

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Ann Starting Daytime Class 6/4 at BalMo!

2009-05-20T16:12:33Z

Though oh-so-unreliable, crashy, and rarely used, I figured since this is the tribe intended to publicize/discuss Hoop Path events near and far, I might as well go ahead and announce my new lunchtime hoop class, beginning Thursday June 4th at 12noon. The class will formally run until 1:15pm, but folks limited to a true lunch hour can leave at 1pm--we'll just be free hooping those last few minutes. If the class goes well we may extend that time frame, but for now I really wanted to offer something to single and stay-at-home parents who might never get the chance to come to an evening class.

The class will be geared towards beginners, but could end up being mixed-level if we draw a motley crew. I can roll with whoever shows up. Looking forward to the challenge!

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HoopPath Retreat 09---What to bring

2009-05-20T02:22:58Z

This will be my first year at the Retreat, and I was looking for advice on some essentials items to bring. Was there anything that you regret not bringing in the past? Anything you brought that you found to be unnecessary?

Blessings and Happy Hooping, Mimi

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anybody want this spherical hoop sculpture?

2009-05-17T13:20:34Z

I just posted a picture of a big hoop related thing I made. It's actually the remains of a "World of Pain" costume I made for Lebowskifest a couple of years ago. If anybody wants it (for free), I'll be glad to deliver it locally. It can be a place to go and meditate, and somebody could hoop inside it. The wood and rods could be removed, and then it would be just pvc held together with bolts.

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Who's in for 2009?

2009-05-15T20:45:11Z

Simply CAN. NOT. WAIT! This is my first year at the Retreat, and very much (hopefully) not my last. Who else is in?

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music to hoop to

2009-05-13T18:49:07Z

Hey, I am so sick of all my hoop friendly music, and was wondering what everybody's fav's were. Also, if anyone feels up to it, a mix cd would be much appreciated.
k thanks!
jolie

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Saturday Outdoor Hooping Events

2009-05-13T03:26:00Z

Come on out and get your hoop on y'all!!

I will be at the Carrboro Town Commons with hoops for the "Rock the Baby" event from 4pm-6pm (I'll have to leave a little early, but the event goes until 6pm) and Melissa and I will be at the Saxapahaw Farmers Market from 5-8...with live music from 6-8...and again with hoops to share.

In fact, we will have a booth at the Saxapahaw Farmers Market every Saturday throughout the season and would love to have fellow hoopers join us in the fun!!

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the fire

2009-05-05T19:59:44Z

I slept, as a child,
beneath the pine trees
the whip-poor-will
calling me into the safety
of my dreams.

And now, fifty years past,
the fire burning
I sit beneath the moon
with you and we weave
our stories together.

We weave the threads
of loss, of love,
of mothers and fathers,
new beginnings, resurrections
each of us reclaiming
the truth of who we are.
And all the while,
the whip-poor-will sings.

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Reminder: HP Fire this Sunday at Bonnie's

2009-05-03T15:33:43Z

Hey Everyone, Just wanted to put out a reminder that we are having our spring fire at my house this Sunday. I'd love to have people gather for snacks, beer/wine, beverages etc around 6 or 6:30 so we can all catch up.... and then we'll light the fire after that. How does that sound Bax? Ann? If you need directions to my new place, please send me a personal message and I'll get them to you. See you Sunday.

By the way, Bax, does this fire have a theme?....And maybe we could go with something other than "This is why I worship Baxter..." That one is kinda getting old...just a suggestion.

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Hot day Jam at Mary's????

2009-04-25T16:29:55Z

Hey, I offered to host a 3-5:00 jam tomorrow. Sat 4/25 since the do-jang is being cleaned. It is going to be 90 degrees! My body can't even hoop but I offer the field if any of you would like to come. My IPOD boom box is super loud (we discovered last weekend) and totally blasts for the jam, but I would need someone to bring their IPOD and playlist. Please chime in if you want to come tomorrow. If we get about 4 or 5 people who want to brave the heat then we'll go for it and I will post by noon tomorrow if it is a "GO." I can always turn the sprinkler on for fun "Hooping through Water." The covered area at Town Commons would offer some shade at least, but I always want folks to feel welcome here since I have the space. Peace to you, Beings of Wonder!

Oh, and it would have to end promptly at 5, cuz I'm "off to JOIN the Circus" at 5:15.

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lord almighty

2009-04-24T19:29:28Z

its a gorgeous day. anyone want to hoop with me and my dog? *crosses fingers*
text me......919-923-9068

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Shakori Hills

2009-04-18T15:00:21Z

Hello fellow hoopers!

After a somewhat hoop-free winter, I'm sooooo ready to get outside and restart my hoop path journey! To that end, I was wondering if anyone (or everyone :-) ) was going out to Shakori this weekend, and if so, which days? I'm trying to decide if/when to go, and the promise of hooping with some of you guys would be a definite enticement.

Yippee! It's Spring!

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bringing minors to hoop path retreat

2009-04-17T19:30:39Z

my younger sister wants to come; is this cool? she is very mature and responsible, and one awesome hooper! are we allowed to bring persons under 18?

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RideShare from NY to HP Retreat in NC

2009-04-17T19:18:50Z

I am driving from Long Island, NY to the retreat. Anyone wishing to carpool/share driving expenses/ etc...contact me. I would want to meet beforehand, work out details, make sure we get along (10 hr car ride and all...)

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No one signed up to dj this w-end

2009-04-12T00:02:39Z

Just noticed we have no dj this weekend.. just FYI!

b) I will get those meeting notes out to y'all asap!

c) we have had Fire requests. If we have a Fire in April it must be on a weeknight (prob. Monday night is best). Otherwise, we're lookin at May. I'll send out an email about this....

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News Flash. It is official. I attended the HoopPath Church of Holy Redeamers today in San Francsico.

2009-04-10T22:54:52Z

Yep, I was anointed today at the San Francisco HoopPath weekend intensive. Gosh, I am getting old...I am so tired from the
few hours of intense meditative style hooping. My brain (blindfolded) was connecting to the divine within and golly I feel like I have been
baptized for sure. I am wet, (water analogy 'y'all) from the sweat and tired from the little muscles working in places that I had not worked
before during my practice periods. Afterward, all I could do was to lay on the Margaret Jenkin's dance studio beautiful hardwood floor and stare the ceiling for a few minutes before getting ready go walk part way home.

Now I get it on a deeper level...it is less about mastering the cool tricks and more about connecting within so that can shine in every pore of your body and then connect to the hoop.

Thanks everyone for your wonderful energy.

Thanks for the wonderful gift.

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No class tonight in Raleigh (4/9/09)

2009-04-09T15:59:09Z

I think everyone knows about this, but we will not have class tonight because of my travel plans.

See you next week for the last class!

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jammin today April 5, 2009 Carrboro town Commons 2:00 PM

2009-04-08T15:25:16Z

to whom it may concern

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Today's Playlist

2009-04-08T14:57:39Z

Thank's y'all for indulging my musical tastes for today. I had a blast and was sooooo glad to be able to attend a jam. (BTW, the flowing skirt I was wearing was made by none other than the fabulous seamstress, Beth!!!)

Here's the music for today:
The War vs. Us All By.Mumia AbuJamal
Home is Me-You are Mine **Everly
Modern Day Slavery **Joell Ortiz w/ Immortal Technique
Lakme ** Adam Plack Coco de Mer
Sea Song **Lisa Hannigan
Can't Go Back Now **The Weepies
Cross Bone Style **Cat Power
Sweetest Girl(Dollar Bill) **Wyclef Jean (featuring Akon, Lil Wayne and Nila)
Feel This ** Bethany Joy Galeotti (feat. Enation)
Ants **eDIT
Stop! **Against Me!
I Don't Care ** Fall Out Boy
Lifeline **Angels and Airwaves
Aswan Drum Trance ** Susu Pampanin
Ball of Confusion **The Temptations
Sonido Total **The Pinker Tones
High Horse ** Oasis
I Gotcha **Lupe Fiasco
Tennessee ** Arrested Development
Don't Wait **Dashboard Confessions
Gold Digger ** Kanye West and Jamie Foxx
Good Vibrations **Gym Class Heroes
Pon de Replay **Rihanna & Elephant Man
World Spins on Madly **The Weepies
Silence ** Delirium
African Journey ** Michael Stearn
Love Child ** Diana Ross and The Supremes
I Am Not My Hair ** India.Arie & Akon
Dancehall Vibes **Freestylers featuring Tenor Fly
Freedom 90 ** George Michael
Sincerely Hope It's You ** Edith Backlund

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Looking for Sarasota area hooper to attend Body Hoops teacher training

2009-04-08T02:02:27Z

I will be visiting Sarasota Florida this June and am looking for a hooper to attend the Body Hoops teacher training workshop with me the weekend of June 13 and 14. Body Hoops is offering a 2 for the price of one special on this already reasonable workshop. I am looking for someone to share a ride and partake of the 2 for 1 deal with me. Any takers? Please send me a personal message, as I will receive it faster.

Thanks,

Michelle

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Questions from a Newbie

2009-04-05T17:37:13Z

So, I have only been hooping (seriously) for about six months. I don't get many oppurtunities to hoop, but in the last month, I have been hooping any chance I get. So, this sudden influx of hooping has spurred some questions to arise for me. Maybe you could help...

1.) Do you ever have days that no matter how (not) hard you try, you just can't seem to find pe*A*ce?
2.) What do you wish to see happen to the hooping community in the next few years?
3.) Is there anything about the hooping community that you wish you could change?
4.) Where do you do the majority of your hooping?
5.) Do you have a favorite hoop, and if so, what does it look like? Size? Do you purchace it, or make it?
6.) What "move" or "trick" are you working on currently (Bax, I think, would call it the 'belief' stage? Correct me if I am wrong...)
7.) Do you take any workshops or classes? How often?

Much love, and happy hooping,
Mimi

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Happy Birthday Beth!!

2009-04-03T08:33:44Z

I meant to write this early today, but am just getting on the computer for the first time all day. I just wanted to publicly wish Beth the happiest of birthdays. Happy Birthday, my friend!!! Thank you for all you do and all you have done. You make my world a much better place. And you and your dance bring more beauty into the world. I am grateful for you and for this day that your mother so graciously brought you into the world for us all to experiece. Peace to you.

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Testimonials

2009-04-02T16:32:45Z

Hi all,

Ann and Baxter are coming to Austin and I am so excited! I want everyone to join in the fun and experience their beautiful work. We have a growing community of hoopers here and many of them are not familiar with hoop path.

I am wondering if some of you who have attended Hoop Path retreats, workshops or classes would be willing to write testimonials about your experiences with hoop path that I may share with some of the local folk.

I would love to see if there were skills that you learned, revelations that you had, transformation in your hoop practice, relationships, life. What was your favorite part of the experience? What have you kept with you?

Thanks for sharing.

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hoopjam setlist for Saturday, March 21, 2009

2009-03-31T15:55:36Z

Some of you have asked for the playlist for last Saturday. I don't think this is the correct order; I must have had it on random. And we might have cut off a couple of songs at the end. But this is the setlist.

BTW, I'm having some problems with my iPod, and might not be able to come up with any new setlists for a while. But if anybody wants to hoop to the same songs again, we can do the same list again (in a different order maybe).

So Into You Atlanta Rhythm Section
Sissyneck Beck
Fortunate Son Creedence Clearwater Revival
December 1963 The Four Seasons
Rockin' Pneumonia and the
Boogie Woogie Flu Johnny Rivers
My Sweet Lord George Harrison
All Night Long Joe Walsh
Castles Made of Sand Jimi Hendrix
Band on the Run Wings
All Along the Watchtower Jimi Hendrix (written by Bob Dylan)
Give Me One Reason Tracy Chapman
Never Been to Spain Three Dog Night
Sundown Gordon Lightfoot
Don't Pay The Ferryman Chris DeBurgh
Tangled Up In Blue Bob Dylan
Lady Madonna The Beatles
Bad Moon Rising Creedence
One Toke Over the Line Brewer and Shipley
Dreams Fleetwood Mac
Hey Baby Jimi Hendrix
Hot Child in the City Nick Gilder
Hey Hey What Can I Do Led Zeppelin
Midnight Rider Allman Brothers
Very Superstitious Stevie Wonder
I'm Winning Santana
House of the Rising Sun The Animals
Feel LIke Making Love Bad Company
Tennessee Jed Grateful Dead
Gold Dust Woman Fleetwood Mac

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HoopPath: Richmond (4/4-5/2009)!

2009-03-30T17:52:40Z

THIS WEEKEND!!

I am very excited to be returning to the wonderful Flow Art Community of Richmond, Virginia. The last time we were in Richmond our venue was rather tight, so this time around we have found a spacious 5,000 square foot workshop space to provide more room to move and express and take our hooping Practice even higher.

If you don't know, let me be the first to tell you that the Richmond is quite the hot spot (literally) for some of the most skilled spinners of fire that I have seen. To be honest, I had been naive to this when I headed to Richmond on our last trip, but I was, well... gratefully enlightened when I met these very decent and very skilled dancers and manipulators. With this in mind, I am honored that I have been asked by John Reinhold to come back to Richmond for one more trip down the HoopPath. Thank you, Richmond, for your invitation to come back and the opportunity to learn from you, as well.

The Details:

Saturday, April 4th, 2009 2-5 pm

Sunday, April 5h, 2009 2-5 pm

Carver Healing Arts Center

1208 West Marshall Street

Richmond, VA

Visit www.hooppath.com to buy tickets!

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OT...Lost Cell Phone

2009-03-29T01:11:42Z

OMG...I am so sick of my drama with different modes of communication...no home phone or internet for 2 1/2 weeks and then today, in the midst of running mad errands I somehow lost my cell phone. I've cancelled my service for now (so if one of you found it and are calling Sharna in the UK...ha ha, I've thwarted your plan to run up my cell phone bill). Just putting it out there cuz I'm too tired to write a mass email before bed. Until I find it, email me or call me at home, please ;-) Love and kisses.

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Miss you guys this week

2009-03-27T19:35:21Z

Erica and I are on our way to NYC, playing hooky from school and work. I'll miss y'all at the Saturday jam and meeting afterwards. I understand that Baxter was considering cancelling class on Monday our of respect for the fact that I can't be there, but I told him that wasn't really necessary. I mean, I know that life goes on here in Carrboro even when I'm away. I've seen the pictures and read the posts and I'm okay with that. Really. I am.

Love y'all.

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hoops after hooping

2009-03-27T01:16:58Z

Is anybody planning on watching basketball after the hoop jam tomorrow?

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Link to my hooping.org interview

2009-03-26T18:58:59Z

Just in case you didn't see it on Facebook! : >

http://www.hooping.org/archives/002174.html#more

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OT : Hungry Ghost puppet show

2009-03-25T04:42:29Z

The paperhand puppet intervention has a show next weekend at the ArtsCenter. That's the last weekend to see that show. the Hungry Ghost. Just thought I'd post something about that in case anybody didn't know or needed to be reminded. I'll probably go to one of those 4 show times.

http://www.paperhand.org/hungryghost.htm

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Looking for hoopers in Sarasota FL area

2009-03-21T13:52:52Z

I will be in Sarasota in June and wanting to attend the Body Hoops teacher training in Boynton beach June 13 and 14. They are offering a two for the price of one discount. I am looking for someone to take the training with me so we can both go half price. Perhaps we could drive together and share the cost of gas. Please let me know.

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LED/Fire combo hoop for sale

2009-03-16T16:30:40Z

I have a LED/Fire combo for sale. It is a Superhooper hoop. You can get more information at superhooper.org. It has a 40/42" diameter. The LED is a SuperMorph version with 20 LEDs that slowly morph through different colors. It has only been burned a handful of times (under 10). This is a beautiful hoop. I am only selling it to get the money to aquired a smaller one. It has 6 wicks (hand-done kevlar wicks). I has a strip of gaffer tape on the inside for added grip and some on the outside, in flourescent pink and yellow. It's like psychedelic fire. :) The tape can be removed before purchase or left on. I payed $300 with $30 added for shipping. I am asking $200. If you are interested, please contact me at gtines23@gmail.com. Also, contact me for questions on possible price negociation. Thank you and have a wonderful day. -Gina

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OT: Ending Moving Towards Grace

2009-03-16T12:42:47Z

Hi all! Trying to get the word out to as many people possiable in the easiest manner. Seeing that most tribe members of MTG are also members in the The Hoop Path tribe, I figured I would post here.

I'm not sure why, but recently new members have joined MTG. Looking at these individuals profiles, I can not fathom any reason what so ever why they would be interested in joining a hooping tribe. They appear to have no ties in the hooping community, nor any indication that they have an intrest in hooping. These profiles are on a high level of "sexual exploration", (not that I have anything against that)...but MTG is not the place for it. Seeing that MTG was originally set up as a safe enviorment for others to post their videos, I would feel terriable if anyone was haressed or "voyeured" (is that a word?) when they posted a share. I also did not want this to be a private group.

Seeing that activity has been slow on MTG, I figured sending a request to Tribe management to take down the tribe seemed like the easiest thing to do. So just a heads up that a request has been sent.

love.

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DJ SIGN-UP

2009-03-12T23:38:50Z

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pCk72HWS_H7o3q6ZBuQoXCw&inv=jlbaxter@fastmail.fm&t=4468200475290761159&guest

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OT, but since several people asked about this tape...

2009-03-12T16:25:20Z

Hey All,
Several months ago I had a few hoops that were decorated with a lovely pearlescent tape. It looked like opal or mother of pearl and made for really lovely hoops. Multiple people asked about it, and I had to tell them that the seller informed me that it had been temporarily discontinued.

Apparently, after multiple requests, the tape is now being made again and is available on EBay from Paper Street Plastics.
Here is the URL to their current prism tape auction. The photo makes this tape look a little more pink than it really is. It's really a nice white with the pink and purple pearlescence. Cool tape!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Tape-1-x-25-feet-WILD-plastic-tape_W0QQitemZ370069957379QQihZ024QQcategoryZ46741QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Cheers,
Patricia

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Come home, Come home, Come home!

2009-03-11T18:22:32Z

Hey Everybody,
I just wanted to say how exciting it is to see so many folks signing up. We do not expect tickets to sell as fast as last year because we are not going public with ticket sales until later. Thank you sooooo much to those who have already purchased your ticket. By buying so quickly, you are helping us plan more efficiently and effectively. With the economy being what it is, we're not sure what to expect this year, so early tickets sales go a long way in helping us determine what to expect.

If you are on the fence about coming, please know that we are very, very, very excited about this year's event. We believe this will be our best year so far. I will be posting an invitation very soon, but in the meantime, please trust that this year's event will be really special.

If you are not on the wait list, please email ann@hooppath.com. We believe that we will have enough tix for everybody, but, to make sure, we're going to hold off putting these tix online to the public for now. This doesn't mean you can't get a ticket! Write us, we'll give you the link, and we'll look forward to meeting you in June!

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HP Retreat: June 18th-21st, 2009.

2009-03-10T14:49:02Z

Just a reminder to get on the list if you have not, already. Flights from Cali are about 220 right now!

please write ann@hooppath.com.

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HP: Louisville

2009-03-07T07:26:07Z

HoopPath: Louisville:

Hello, Louisville, Kentucky!

Thank you for you invitation to come and teach and I gladly accept. I am very excited to come to Louisville for a 3 Day Workshop series beginning on Friday, March 13th, 2009 and running until Sunday, March 15th, 2009. While I have never visited Louisville, I am excited to reconnect with those I have met who have traveled from that area to visit me in other workshop cities (Knoxville and Chicago.) I’m very grateful to our friend, Rebecca Hellemans, for putting this workshop together for us. Rebecca has explained to me that Louisville is very strategically located to many different cities, so my hope I that this workshop will pull together many hoopers from different areas for a weekend of intense (and fun) HoopPath training.

I would like to state hear (publicly) that each workshop I teach is different. It is this reason that I began a while ago naming the workshops after the destinations in which these workshops are occurring. Each Community we visit offers a different energy and texture. I have learned over the last three years of traveling that it is impossible to roll out the same exercises and methods from city to city. To do this, would be to deny the inescapable fact that different communities have different needs and desires. Also, there is the unavoidable presence of inter-personal chemistry within the group assembled. It may seem strange to those of you new to the Hoop Community when you read this type of thing, but believe me; it’s real. As students gather, they bring with them all of the cool, unique qualities that make them who they are. Some groups want to focus on the moves, some want to focus on the Practice, some want to focus on the dance, etc, etc. It’s my goal as Facilitator to move the Teaching towards those present rather than the other way around. So, HP: Louisville can only be written so much prior to coming to the first class. I come with a plan, but I don’t handcuff myself to that plan. Based on the students who I have been told are coming, I imagine that we will cover some pretty Advanced concepts over our three days together.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Baxter@hooppath.com. If you are a brand new hooper, please feel free to contact me about attending. We have had many newbies take our workshops before. It can be intimidating, but if you’re prepared for it, it also be very inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

The Details:

Friday 3.13.2009 6- 9pm
Saturday 3.14.2009 1-4pm
Sunday 3.15.2009 1-4pm

LOCATION:
Louisville Glassworks
2nd floor event Space,
http://www.louisvilleglassworks.com
815 W Market St # 3
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-4510

To buy your tickets click here: http://www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=5935&cobrand=hooppath

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