What Dean Potter Taught Me

I just watched the recent documentary, The Dark Wizard. To me, it was a great view into Dean’s battle with his mind and how he turned depression into a fierceness which helped him excel in rock climbing, slacklining and wingsuit jumping. His strong passion and purpose has inspired thousands. I had the honor of spending […]

Grounding

Grounding seems to be a trend these days. A hoop student recently asked me if I’ve ever done ‘grounding’. Living in the mountains, this is kind of a funny concept because this is all we do. Many of us go to outdoor concerts and dance barefoot. We raft on rivers, climb up mountains, hang out […]

Choosing a Beginner Hula Hoop

How to choose the right size hula hoop for a beginner. If you are searching for what size hula hoop is best for a beginner, there is NO such thing as a ‘beginner hoop’! The best hula hoop size is dictated by your size. It is dictated by your height, weight, mass around your middle […]

My Brain Trauma & Hoop Healing

After 9/11, I had recurring dreams of hooping with firemen, children and fellow New Yorkers. I’ve always listened to my dreams so in October, I quit my job as a sous chef in Aspen and returned to NY. For the next 2 years, I developed my Kids Hoop Warrior Program and fine tuned my Hoop […]