Colors of Confidence

@jamidy 

It may seem like a strange concept, but Hula Hooping is a powerful form of meditation and an outlet that leads to a strong increase in self-confidence. Rather than focusing on what your body isn't capable of, it demonstrates the opposite. Dedicated hoopers feel a proud and euphoric sense after an intense hoop session the same way beginners feel when they accomplish a new trick. It doesn't matter what level someone categorizes themselves in. In the wide scheme of things, they really are just hula hoops, but what the hooper chooses to do with it makes it something more. I, for example, do not consider myself a coordinated person. I am terrible at nearly all physical activities. Dancing and playing music are the only things I've ever found confidence in; therefore, I see hula hooping as a constant dance progression. I believe that all hoopers view it in their own unique way as well. Some may use it for yoga, exercise, acrobatics, psychedelic stimulation, or good old thoughtless fun. But generally speaking, people take the overall aspect of this new wave performance-art very seriously. YouTube is filled with fantastic tutorials, there are hooping classes, etc. It is an art form that people want to study and learn. And as I previously stated, it is also an extremely fun form of exercise and physical fitness. One of the most well known hoop fitness teams is Hoopnotica. 

I learned about Hoopnotica while shopping online for hula hoops about a year ago. According to their website, they describe themselves as an "international fitness and dance phenomenon", and they are taking the hoop world by storm. While transforming into such a powerful and effective group, they have been featured in multiple magazines, newspapers, and even a newscast as renowned as Good Morning America. From purchasing hoops to becoming an instructor, their website alone is full of endless opportunities for endless types of people. Hoopnotica provides hoopers with opportunities that can make hula hooping more than just a personal hobby. I was notified in a comment on Instagram the other day that hooper WeesieWonderHoops (aka Weesie or Alicia) signed up to become a Hoopnotica instructor. Her profile states that her hoop journey began on August 3, 2013; less than 3 months ago! It amazed me that someone could already have enough confidence to take their talents and teach others in such a short amount of time. 

@weesiewonderhooops

I think it's really important for people to find this side of themselves. I don't mean everyone needs to go buy a hula hoop, but everyone should find the inner power that creates all the colorful rays of self-confidence.