A mentor acts as a counselor and cheerleader of an individual who is embarking on a path that the mentor has already travelled.   In the HoopYogini Online Yoga Teacher Training (HYOTT),  new enrollees are matched with a certified instructor or Master Trainer. A Master Trainer is a Mentor who has successfully supported three trainees into their certification.   Nicole Stevenson is the HoopYogini Director of Student Success. Nicole achieved her HoopYogini certification in 2013 and has been an active and supportive member of the community ever since. Since 2019, Nicole has ..read more

How do you start your day? Do you roll over and check your phone then hop up and prepare coffee as you run through the list of to dos for the day? As a mompreneur, I cherish the first rising moments as the opportunity to review my dreams, become aware of my first thoughts and insights and to prepare my mindset for a fluid and effective day. I know first hand how important it is to activate the day with mindfulness, meditation and conscious movement and so I’ve charted a simple and nourishing wake-up ritual that you can begin to implement in your life. The practice ..read more

5 Ways to Use Social Media to Find Fellow Flow Artists Are you a flow enthusiast, avid Hooper or Instructor? Guest Blogger, Graphic Designer, and HoopYogini™, Jaide Lehnhardt, offers ways you can utilize social media to connect with the flow community, share skills and bring attention to your classes and offerings. By 2017, we have all come accustomed to the presence of social media. Social media definitely has its ups and downs but if used correctly, it can be a great place to connect with fellow flow artists. To help you utilize social media to it’s fullest, we have come up with 5 tips on ho ..read more

HoopYogini™ Instructor Spotlight: Stephanie Marquez HoopYogini™ Certified Instructor, Stephanie Marquez talks about the responsibility and joys of teaching.   Meet HoopYogini Certified Instructor, Stephanie Marquez mother, artist and activist. Stephanie illuminates the everyday blessings dispensed by the hoop from post-pregnancy weight loss to feeling more confident, creative and connected.   Connect with our empowering circle of HoopYogini beloved from around the world who are living from their core and leading from their center.   Join our empowering community, acq ..read more

A mentor acts as a counselor and cheerleader of an individual who is embarking on a path that the mentor has already travelled.   In the HoopYogini Online Yoga Teacher Training (HYOTT),  new enrollees are matched with a certified instructor or Master Trainer. A Master Trainer is a Mentor who has successfully supported three trainees into their certification.   Meet HoopYogini Master Trainer, Tina Joy Craven and teacher in training, Kate Frautschy for a journey into the powerful and empowering mentor student relationship and the beautiful connections developed within the H ..read more

A mentor acts as a counselor and cheerleader of an individual who is embarking on a path that the mentor has already travelled.   In the HoopYogini Online Yoga Teacher Training (HYOTT),  new enrollees are matched with a certified instructor or Master Trainer. A Master Trainer is a Mentor who has successfully supported three trainees into their certification.   Meet HoopYogini Master Trainer, Erika Machuca and teacher in training, Bailey Zembower for a journey into the powerful and empowering mentor student relationship and the beautiful connections developed within the ..read more

Happy New Now! Today provides another opportunity to dream awake! If you don't have plans for the day, I encourage you to create space for reflection, visioning, centering and proclamation. And, don't stress if you can't follow through today. You can create space within the next three days to dive into the following:   CENTERING Just yesterday I received a text from a woman saying "I would like to find my center. I need help relaxing my mind. I do many things at the same time. I start a project and I don't finish it. This new year I want to be more focused." Can you relate? I ensured ..read more

THE HOOP WELL – FREE GOODIES FOR YOU! Day 1- Dr. Jinju Dasalla GIFT: Aloha Flow Poi instructional series, NaiAsana meditation + the opportunity to win a set of poi or a coaching session with Dr. Jinju Go to www.naiasainstitute.earth and send Jinju a message through her site contact form. Let her know that you saw her interview on #thehoopwell and she will send you the above gifts plus enter you in a drawing to win a coaching session. Last day to enter is Wednesday, September 25.   Day 2  - Michelle McCoy GIFT: Essential Oils for Wellness and Flow   Day 3- Deanne L ..read more

At HoopYogini™, we don’t discriminate! We love and embrace all kinds alternative yoga styles. Adding props to your yoga practice can make it more fun, challenging, and impactful. We ask you to keep your mind open to new techniques. This post contains affiliate links to product recommendations that the HoopYogini community have personally used and endorse. Jocelyn Gordon, Founder of HoopYogini, will receive a commission for purchases made from these links. We only recommend tried and true products and do our best to source ethical products. 5 Yoga Props We Love The Yoga Block Yoga blocks a ..read more

HoopYogini™ Instructor Spotlight – Emily Wood We celebrate Emily Wood as she takes the next steps on her HoopYogini™ journey!       How did you discover hooping?  I first discovered hula hooping within the music festival scene. When I was 14 I went to my first ever Dead concert and from that night on I has hooked! I started going to festivals every summer. Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam, All Good, Up North Fest, etc. While at Up North Fest 2008, I met a couple from New Hampshire during the Bob Weir and Ratdog set with a few Hula hoops. I watched them for hours until ..read more