Floating through the vortex

Vortex Breaks

The Vortex is a move that just never goes out of style. It is equal parts mesmerising and powerful. A strong upper body connection is needed so let me give you a few tips this week plus a tutorial on a fun variation and a playful workout with 4 off body breaks. All of this … Read more

Upper Body Breaks : Tips, Drills & Flow Session

Inner Elbow Breaks Hula Hoop Tutorial by Deanne Love Hooploverstv

Breaks are those powerful and usually sharp changes in the hoop’s direction. They can take time, focus and patience to become playful and part of your natural style so I made you three new tutorials this week to help you along the journey and I will add some of my past breaks and paddles tutorials … Read more

Paddling and Breaking – A Hoop Move Tutorial

Paddles and Breaks Hoop Tutorial

This paddle and break move is one of the most requested tutorials I have had recently.

I have to say that I have not been to a class with Baxter, whom I believe to be the pioneer of the paddling technique, this is a rhythm that I came to understand in my own body.

I had even thought of clearing my schedule and flying all the way to North Carolina to the Hoop Path Retreat just to get a glimpse of Baxter doing his thing in real time. Sadly that wasn’t possible so I had to figure it out myself. This is a variation of paddling that is a left and right rotation with breaks. This is just one form of paddling with breaks and will likely open up new patterns and rhythm in your hooping.

For more inspiration check out some of the videos I watched to help me understand and teach the basic symmetrical paddle and break move.

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How to Meditate With Your Hoop

Guided Hoop Meditation

Over the years I have enjoyed various forms of meditation. I remember my first introduction to meditation was laying in my back yard starring up at the clouds as a child. Later came the full body guided meditation by a funky drama teacher in high school. I remember my mum taking me to a crystal … Read more