Trending in 2015

From all the hoop pages, groups and performers I follow on facebook and Instagram the big theme for January is definitely centered on growth and possibilities. Every coach and career counsellor I know (my other passion) is working on their action plan for the year. Creating goals and making them visible - either in a calendar, vision board or post it notes - all help bring our swirling daydreams into tangible, visible desires which then let us see where action must take place!

So what are you desiring for yourself this year? A new fancy hoop? A new flow toy....wand, staff, poi, fans? How about buugeng?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd1LQnmZxS0&index=1&list=PLECCDA3DDFEA82EB9

Yes, this is a thing! I am still inspired and excited to discover new ways of flowing and the communities that have been created as a result.

But back to what is big right now...I'm seeing a few things going on other than creating your master plan for 2015...like highly reflective tape...this tape is brilliant...literally. I may have to order some just to see it in action...because on video these hoops look like they are radioactive bright!
https://www.facebook.com/204993576210048/photos/pcb.860961383946594/860960710613328/?&theater

Another major trend is hoopers hooping on the road...taking their hoops to wonderful destinations and creating connections with other cultures through the hoop. And never mind the beautiful vistas and imagery....I think a hoop could fit into any landscape and be a thing of beauty;) Art and Community are both trends I am seeing so far in 2015. Here is just one project that is sharing the joy of hula hoops with others in impoverished countries:
http://www.gofundme.com/h74d3g?fb_action_ids=10152442385021581&fb_action_types=og.shares

The last big trend...at least in my neck of the woods is how the weather has impacted our hoop practice...cuz it's flipping cold out where I am and my house just doesn't bring out my moves like a gym or a park can! I found a nifty list of the pros of Winter hooping just so I could keep a positive perspective. I hope these help...at least they will be something to think about as you patiently wait for Spring;) Oh and if you are new to hoop dance you will want to check out the wonderful articles and updates on Hooping.org or follow them on Facebook to keep in the hoop loop!
http://www.hooping.org/2014/12/5-great-reasons-to-keep-hooping-all-winter/

And on that note, I invite you to hoop it up with me on fb, instagram or in class - we can keep each other warm this winter and discover how a plastic ring can truly send us in new directions<3 If you haven't signed up for my monthly email - filled to the brim with encouragement, hoop motivation and juicy hoop offerings that are being cooked up as I type  - well what are you waiting for?! Hint: a fire workshop is just one of several things that will keep me warm this Winter!

Warmest of Hoop Hugs,
Carron