HoopCore is a program that I’ve been teaching for years. The workout consists of 20 isometric techniques which realign the spine, open the hips and strengthen the core. First I quickly target and correct the Top 5 Common Structural Misalignments. This can be seen in the first 2 revolutions in the hoop. Everyone has bad [...]

VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/bettyhooping Pat and Terri have been students of mine at Colorado Mountain College since last year. Pat also attended an instructor training to relieve her chronic low back pain from her years of cycling across continents. Today at 8am the two set out to reach a personal goal of hula hooping while running 1 [...]

water hula hoops are bad. so are the light weight ones. Hoopers are not aware of proper body mechanics

what it takes to be a good teacher of any form of movement. I urge students to expect this when taking a hoop class or certification program.

the yoga of hoop dance means to place your intention to move with alignment and grace. To not focus on what looks cool but to focus on what feels closest to our truest nature.

Learn to use a hula hoop the right way. Learn to move your body from the core, with power and playfulness. Next training is in Denver, CO this August.

how to find the right hoop dance teacher who uses the right hoops & has integrity

Raise money for Lend A Hand India charity during the ING NYC marathon with Team Hoop

How to Heal through the Hoop Press your feet into the Earth. Find your space in the hoop and rock your hips. Allow the force of the hoops spin to push and pull your body open. The hoop is your dance partner. Explore your rhythm with it and let go to its flow. Let it [...]

Betty Hoops and the Couch Surfing Cook in a mini movie in NYC.