OMG- is it really possible? Could we have solved the hoop shipping problem forever, and lowered our shipping prices to a FLAT $9.99??!! The answer friends, is YES (and hallelujah)!  For those of you new to the Hooping world, I'd like to take a moment to "fill you in" on the epic saga that has been the business of "shipping a full-size hula hoop".

2006-2007 Almost every postal service station refused to ship our hoops without charging oversize fees. In order to keep prices low for our customers, we worked the system to the best of our ability:  a Hoopnotica employee would hand carry the hoops, individually wrapped in bubble tape to a secret post-office in Hollywood. This drive was 45 minutes each way, but we didn't care. "Martha" (not her real name), would let us ship them from her station, because A) She didn't realize it wasn't allowed and B) We brought her baked goods; smiles; and occasionally, a hoop.

2007-2008 We renegotiated our shipping rates with FedEx, after explaining to them just how many of these "big hoops" we were shipping out every day. Our small business was growing, and we created a new partner in the Fed Ex regional manager (again, think cookies and hoops). Until he left the company in 2009.

June, 2009 This was the shipping crisis that threatened to take us down. FedEx guy refused to pick them up (he claimed to have a bad back, and was on a diet so the cookies were out). USPS said no way..."Martha" had retired. At this point I considered jumping in the Hoopnotica van to complete the last round of deliveries before filing for Chapter 11.

September 2010- present Hoopnotica creates compromise with the shipping world, and purchases full size boxes to ship our hoops in. Although the cost was a big one for the company, and we had to adjust our shipping rates, the postmaster gave their blessing and charged us on weight, not size.

AND NOW.... Hoopnotica is proud to be the first to offer flat rates on shipping in the Adult-size Hoop marketplace. We wish to recognize our incredible customer service and product development team for accomplishing THIS seemingly impossible goal, and are happy to pass the savings on to YOU.

Flat Rates = Big Savings

Flat-tery will get you everywhere; so pop our Hooper Support Team Leader a line and tell her you love her: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Seriously- we read our fan mail on our lunch breaks, while cheering with food in our mouths.

Happy Summertime Hooping!
Gabriella Redding
CEO & Hoopmamma

JOIN THE FAMILY!

Learning to teach Hoopnotica is a great way to elevate your skills; get fit; and inspire others!
 We're here to support you in deepening your practice and sharing the hoop love wherever you find yourself.

Our Certified Teachers enjoy discounts on Hoopnotica products; press mentions; and are part of a growing community of instructors who participate in a private support forum. You'll gain an in-depth understanding of how to safely instruct and support your friends; your mom; or any one of the many people you'll meet in life while hooping. There is so much interest in this fast moving trend in fitness and self-expression; have you considered becoming part of our team?

Join us at an upcoming Hoopnotica Teacher Training. Our program will strengthen your skills as you learn our acclaimed and effective instructional language, and gain the confidence to teach this transformational practice to any BODY at any time.  It's the perfect gift for yourself or a friend who loves to hoop. CLICK HERE and start now!

Upcoming Teacher Trainings

Alexandria, VA LVL 1 & 2 ~ June 10-12, 2011

Brunswick, ME LVL 1 & 2 ~ July 11 & 12, 2011

Los Angeles, CA LVL 3 & 4, July 30 & 31, 2011

New York, NY~ LVL 1 & 2, July 30 & 31, 2011

Chicago, IL~ LVL 1 & 2, August 14 & 15, 2011

More dates coming soon! Visit the calendar and register online here!
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Distance Teacher Training

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Nominate yourself or a friend to be Our Favorite Hooper! Send us a pic and your story HERE. If we choose your story, we'll send you out a beautiful Hoop!

Name: Lily Stagg 

Hooper Since: Summer 2010

Age: 18

Location: Lafayette, Louisiana

Occupation: waitress, street performer

Favorite Hoop: 35 in. 100psi

Favorite Song to Hoop to: My friends have drum circles and I love hooping to them.

I picked up a hoop last summer and it was the best thing to ever happen to me. I had recently been diagnosed with clinical depression which only exacerbated my life long anxiety issues. Also my parents were finally acting on their decade long threats of getting a divorce. In short my life was falling down around my ears. In July of 2010 I met my friends Hannah and Lindsey who happen to be 2 of the most talented hoop girls in our area. I had never seen anyone move with such confidence and grace and they looked so sexy while doing it. I asked them to teach me and to my surprise they were thrilled to have someone else to share the hoop love with and it's such a great way to learn your body! I've always been very into meditation as a means of coping with my anxiety, and to me hooping is the perfect physical extension of that mental control. Technically hooping is teaching your body to DO exactly what you want it to exactly when you want it to in order to defy gravity. Before I started hooping I was a shy, anxious, uncoordinated little girl. Now I am a confident performer and hoop maker.

(Master Trainer Pamela Crawford Pictured)

ARM WEAVING

AHHH, the beautiful goal after shoulder hooping.  This is one of the many moves found on our level 3 DVD and is great for toning your arms and upper back. After warming up with shoulder hooping begin to pay attention to the timing and rotation of your hoop.  You will start to see the hoop in front of you as it rolls across your back.

Strong back pushes are the key to this move.  As the hoop rolls across your back give a strong back push as you lift one arm out of the hoop leading with your elbow. Once there is an opening again repeat the strong back push to bring the arm back down.

You can begin to switch arms every few rotations and then increase their speed and fluidity until one arm lifts out as the other drops in a continual motion.  Once in the groove encourage yourself to step in a circle and notice how much more HOOPnotic and graceful the move becomes.