Hooping: The Meditative Workout

August 30, 2010 in Fresh

BaxterIn Colorado, The Denver Post reports, “Peace, calm and relaxation come to people in different ways. Some find it in a Saturday morning pedicure; others find it with a can of beer and the Rockies; and a growing number of people are finding it while hooping. Anne Dellinger of FireFly Hoops told the press, “The new style of hooping is about athleticism and holistic health. It certainly builds your core strength, increases your energy, vitality and relieves stress. But what most people find surprising is how meditative it is.” Enter “hoop master” Jonathan Baxter of The Hoop Path.
His workshops focus on hooping as deep introspection, as well as rigorous exercise. Sinewy women in leotards and ponytails stretch, arch and pull on limbs, readying themselves for the hours of hooping ahead. Full story: The Denver Post

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