I needed windshield wipers on my forehead tonight as I taught my Rockstar Hoop Fitness Class at Dance Ground! The room was packed with dancers and we had an even longer waiting list. Kramer came to videotape and off we went, into a new terrian of Hoop Fitness which I have been creating.

It is so interesting to break out of habitual teaching patterns. For the past 6 years, I have had an established way of teaching The HoopGirl Workout which has become quite comfortable over time. I have my set routines, my set stories, my whole rap down pat. I have been lucky enough to share this work with a large number of trainers who are also continuing to share it with thousands. All the class material, formats and cirriculum is all quite sophisticated and tight.

Over the last few years, though, my intuition has been quietly whispering to me about taking some new risks and doing something radically different...studying new forms of movement and gaining mastery in new subjects related to wellbeing and physical fitness. I've been thinking "what if we changed this to be like..." My ego has resisted a bit. Trying out brand new things after developing a whole system of movement?... Well, that's just a big leap into the unknown! Everyone knows me already as a certain type of person and a certain type of hooper. Veering into a new direction... well there is always that lingering fear of "what if people don't like it?"

Tonight, as I led my third Hoop Fitness style class, any fear I had about this was dispelled. Beginners though advanced hoopers were rockin out in class, pouring sweat in rivers and dancing at a level of intensity which felt amazing to behold! I loved looking out at all the beautiful smiling faces and seeing them all really reaching for a whole new level of energy.... I am so excited to see how this continues to unfold!

Thank you for the gift of inspiration and the courage to take risks and try something new. I am excited to continue trying new techniques which can add more depth and creativity to my work! I trust this process of creative unfolding and am open to meeting the perfect people who can help expand my awareness and effectiveness as a teacher on all levels. Thank you!