The Daily Hooper

Welcome to the Daily Hooper! This is a curated collection of thoughts which were generated by Hoopnotica founder Gabriella Redding, in response to YOUR request for daily support! This weekly blog provides inspiration for Hoopers of all levels who seek to bring a deeper meaning to their practice by creating space for a regular practice. Designed to be a source of instruction as well, the Daily Hooper will connect you with written, audio, and video support as you travel down your path of learning to love yourself more through your hoop practice.

Gabriella has been hooping for 8 years, and inspires people all over the world to pick up their hoop and dance- for fun, health, and vitality. The original "HoopMamma", Gabriella has successfully learned to control her obesity through her hoop; manages and enjoys a personal daily practice which helps her manage stress and body image.
In addition to Gabriella, the Daily Hooper features contributions by other noteworthy instructors and practitioners. Stay tuned every week for this fun and energetic source that is sure to inspire you to Find Yourself in the Hoop.

Anything Is Possible

on Friday, 04 May 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

We LOVE this video... Like really really really love it.

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Hoopnotica Tips & Tricks: Behind the Back Step-Through with Jocelyn Gordon

on Friday, 27 April 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week we bring you another 'Tips and Tricks' from our Hoopnotica Master Trainers. Learn the Behind the Back Step-Through with Hoopnotica Master Trainer and Wellnes Expert Jocelyn Gordon.

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Hoopnotica Tips & Tricks: The Vertical Weave with Vanessa

on Friday, 30 March 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week we bring you another 'Tips and Tricks' from our Hoopnotica Master Trainers. Learn the Backward Vertical Weave with Hoopnotica Master Trainer Vanessa Rydquist. 


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Sweet Success: Timothy Gardner

on Wednesday, 21 March 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week’s guest blogger Timothy Gardner tells his amazing story of losing over 80lbs in the Hoop AND keeping it off... 

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Hoopnotica Tips & Tricks: Angled Shoulder Duck Out with Pamela Crawford

on Friday, 16 March 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

Here we are bringing you more “Tips and Tricks” from our Los Angeles based Master Trainer Pamela Crawford.  You will never look at the Shoulder Duck Outs from the same angle again.

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Spreading Joy with Hoola for Happiness

on Thursday, 08 March 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

Here we go again, the airport security line in Delhi where my LED hoops and Hoopnotica mini hoops are being majorly scrutinized as potentially dangerous objects. I giggle to myself, swallow my pride and swing my hips in grandiose circles while blurting out, “Hoola Hoops!” Several of the security officers burst into smiles, and I am on my way again. This is “Joy Spreading” moment No. 1.

 


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Hoopnotica Tips and Tricks: Outside Isolation with Jocelyn Gordon

on Friday, 02 March 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week we bring you another 'Tips and Tricks' from our Hoopnotica Master Trainers... Explore Outside Isolations with Ecstatic Embodiment Expert and Hoopnotica Master Trainer Jocelyn Gordon.

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Hoopnotica Tricks and Tips: "The Kick-It" with Jacqui Becker

on Friday, 17 February 2012. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week we bring you the first in our series of tips and tricks from Hoopnotica Master Trainers... Come "Kick-it" with Jacqui and get ready to get your Hoop On! 
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Jen Moore - The Decision Forever That Changed My Life - Part 2

on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

This week, guest blogger and Master Trainer, Jen Moore is back. In part 2 of her Hoopnotica journey she shares her biggest accomplishments of the past year and looks forward to new and exciting events in 2012! Read Part 1 HERE

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Jen Moore - The Decision That Forever Changed My Life

on Thursday, 29 December 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

By guest blogger and Hoopnotica Master Trainer, Jen Moore

This week’s guest blogger is Master Trainer, Jen Moore! Jen and her husband Keith, have lost a combined 250 pounds by changing their lives through Hooping and a healthy lifestyle.

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Costa Rica

on Thursday, 15 December 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

By guest blogger and Master Trainer, Jacqui Becker

It would be redundant to say that last month’s Hoopnotica Yoga and Hoop Retreat on the Costa Rican coast was pure bliss. The classes were a hit, the scenery sublime, and my fellow Master Trainer Jocelyn Gordon makes a mean Piña Colada. There was so little to complain about that we indulged in being inanely picky about the myriad fruit vendors: “Jose’s unhusked coconuts are a bit heavy to drink out of, but his papayas are divine!”

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Success in Failure

on Wednesday, 30 November 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

I am such a special and unique animal. I love to try new things,things others may perceive as “crazy”. This comes out a lot in my cooking- I am adventurous, and know that I will sometimes fail.Like tonight I coated a steak with coffee grounds and anchiotechili. It was amazing! I’m completely wired now, but the meal was incredible. Next time though: less coffee :

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Thanksgiving

on Wednesday, 23 November 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

Thanksgiving is not always a time of great happiness for us. It's hard because there is an overwhelming expectation that we will all come together with family and friends, and be filled with joy.

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Eat. Play. Love

on Wednesday, 16 November 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

Just now, my friend Ron and I ate a sandwich of carrot cake, vanilla ice cream, a key lime ice cream sandwich and chocolate chip cookie. I didn’t invent this concoction- it was all Ron. 
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Be Like Water, My Friend...

on Tuesday, 08 November 2011. Posted in The Daily Hooper

I love Bruce Lee

I was in Seattle this weekend, playing with some friends. Actually, my friend Michael Hebb (onepot.org) organized an entire weekend for 150 of our friends (I know, crazy) in his home town of Seattle, just to show it off. 

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