HoopYogini™ LIFE IS AWESOME!

Back in 2010, Sacred Circularities was having its first annual gathering in Ubud, Bali.  I just happened to be one of the lucky participants that year.  What an awesome time I had!~ Since then, the popular retreat has welcomed many inspirational teachers and leaders in the healing arts world, giving them ground to share their love and passion with others.  The retreat always happens around the same time that the Bali Spirit Festival is on, so there's quite a lot of yoga and movement arts peeps around, making it a great time to meet some lovely humans.  Sacred Circularities participants get to experience a soul-moving week amongst the culturally rich and exotic paradise of Bali, Indonesia.   Its you, your hoop, good people, great food, and a whole lot of tools for transformation and initiation… Okay, so enough about the retreat and the island of Bali.. I only talk about this because this was first where I met Jocelyn Gordon, creator of Bhakti Boogie® and HoopYogini™.  I was so impressed with her workshops-- I had a lot of fun.  I really let lose.  When I got home to Canada after my trip around S.E. Asia, I made a hula hoop with my new found hoop/yoga practice in mind.  Flexible and light.   I still have the hoop and use it quite a bit.
Just a few months ago, Jocelyn launched her HoopYogini™ website, and at the same time she launched her Spinal Awakening Series 7 -  course.   I was so grateful to be invited to participate in this class by Jocelyn.  It came at a time when I had a lot of change going on.. but a lot of good changes.  I committed myself to the daily practice of Hatha Yoga fused with Hula Hoop and Mindfulness Mediation… I almost made the 49 day mark.  I probably would have been able to make the 7 week mark had I not had so much on my plate at the same time (first time mom going back to work AND school at the same time, all while being a momma to my incredible little baby, Bracken… I ended up very sick quite a few times, thanks to bugs from daycare, and the amount of stress I was putting on myself).  Anyway, even though I "failed" and completing my HoopYogini S.A.S. practice for the 49 days, I didn't feel like I had failed.   I just had compassion for myself and did my S.A.S. practice when I could.  
Even after the first couple times I did the Spinal Awakening Series instructional video with Jocelyn, I noticed a huge difference.  I couldn't believe the creaking that was coming from my body and my spine.  That was my spine waking up!  
You don't have to have previous experience in yoga or hula hoop to be able to do this program.  The poses and movements that you will learn can be done by anyone, young or old.  Listen to your body, go at your own pace, and stretch as deep as you are able to, but bear in mind your personal limits.  You will get stronger every day with repeated practice-- your spine really does enliven. 
Now,  I have made an effort to show up to practice every day-- not at a set time, and not for a set time, but whenever I can, for however long.  The simple 7-move practice is very powerful in helping to build core strength, and give flexibility and healing to your spine.  This is chiropractor approved, people!  I,  like many other HoopYogini's, am very excited to learn more moves from the HoopYogini repertoire.  I am hoping to experience more of this program, and perhaps become a certified instructor one day.
  I really like to just flow and dance with the moves I have learned so far.  As part of the package, there is an additional instructional video for learning how to dance with the HoopYogini poses (or asanas).  You will feel so good-- even if you are only doing a few minutes of practice every day.  I have also used some poses to just ground me when I am feeling stressed out, or need a nice stretch and some breathing to chill out or re-center myself. 
Right now you can still take advantage of the introductory price which is 50% OFF THE REGULAR PRICE!  That's only 147.99 for the S.A.S program.  Invest in your well-being, and get your body moving with this program… you won't regret it.  Check out what the Spinal Awakening Series is all about -------->  HERE <--------  If you do end up purchasing the HoopYogini S.A.S. series, or any other class, please use the link I just posted above, or this one http://www.hoopyogini.com/dap/a/?a=54  When you access the website from this link, before you make your purchase, wonderful technology will see my affiliate number and give me credit towards HoopYogini Teacher Certification!  And you will learn the amazing power of these poses--this fusion of breath, movement and mindfulness!  #lifeisawesome! #hoopyogini