Hey all you Canadian Hoopers!

We are indeed coming to Vancouver, and could not be more excited. We will be arriving Wednesday June 20th and will teach the First Steps workshop that evening, from 7pm to 10pm, in the Birmingham Studio, 3rd Floor (hopefully y'all know where that is!). Then on Thursday, June 21st, we will teach the next-level Warrior Path workshop, from 6:30pm to 10pm, in the Kraul Studio, 4th Floor (again, hope you know where you are more than we do).

The First Steps workshop will be $60 (slightly lowered rate because we have only 3 hours instead of 3 1/2--also, if you have taken First Steps before, the cost is only $50) and $50 for the Warrior Path workshop (for which you must have already taken First Steps).

We are really stoked to meet everybody! If you are interested in signing up for the workshops, send me a tribe message or email me at thehooppath@gmail.com (so I can get a mailing list going). Below are the workshop descriptions as well as some feedback we've gotten so far.

pe*A*ce,
Bax


The Hoop Path: "First Steps"

This 3 1/2-hour intensive will introduce you to the inspiring myths and powerful metaphors of The Hoop Path, a spiritual approach to hoopdance that has slowly built itself out of Jonathan Baxter's years of daily Hoop Practice. Bax's teaching incorporates prayerful guidance and unique storytelling as well as the straightforward breaking down of moves and practice of new techniques. This workshop is for those of us who already feel a connection with Hooping that goes far deeper than pure fitness, or for those hoopers who yearn to deepen and expand their Practice into subtler levels of awareness and grace. Together we will define and explore Hoop Path terms such as: pe*A*ce, Ritmo, One Tree/Two Tree, and Two Birds; as well as established techniques such as Reversing, Breaking, Paddling and Angle Hooping.


Hoop Path Workshop II: "The Warrior Path"

In this workshop we will explore the "Warrior Style" aspect of the Hoop Path, focusing on off-the-core techniques such as Point, Swing, and Samurai. This workshop is geared towards the hooper who has established a regular Practice and wishes to challenge her/himself and expand into new expressive territory. Since there will be much more active supporting of the hoop with the hands and wrists, a lighter hoop of a smaller diameter would work best for many of the exercises in this workshop. Bax will expound a bit on the Hoop Path Story, introducing new characters to inspire our inner Warrior.



**Here’s some of the feedback we’ve gotten on our trips to Cali and the Pacific Northwest:

“Baxter's work is absolutely mindblowing. I've learned enough in his 3 workshops to practice for a year and more... he is a gifted teacher who shares the art of hoopdance in a unique way. Anyone devoted to the hoop shouldn't miss out on this rare opportunity to study with a true master.”

---Christabel, aka Hoopgirl, San Francisco

“For any hoopers who are hesitating or are undecided, I encourage you to give this workshop a try. I have been hooping for less than a year, and I learned SO much from Baxter in a very short amount of time. He is a sincere and inspiring teacher, and he is an incredible hooper. Taking this class made me see hooping in a completely different way. It's no longer just a fun activity full of tricks - hooping can be so much more.

Like Christabel, I wish I could fly down to LA to take this workshop again!”

---Natasha, aka Silverstar, San Francisco


“That was really fun, great sharing of a wonderful story, and lots of things to challenge me in my personal practice. Thank you, Bax!”

--Christa, aka Xta, Vancouver BC


“The class was wonderful. I’ve been working on the opposite current. Its nice to be reinspired to hoop more!”

--Betsy Rose, Seattle


“Thank you for coming, Baxter. That workshop changed my life!”

--Ilana, Los Angeles