Wow I just watched a video of myself teaching the Rockstar Hoop FItness class last night...what a humbling experience! HUGE realizations about things I want to continue to improve.

Most notably:
I realized I want to remember to call more students by name
I need to deepen my languaging of physiology to describe the benefits of exercises
I need to keep students' energy up by encouraging more noise making
For exercises where all students move at once, make sure it is in the same direction
Somehow I need to find a way to energetically suport those with falling hoops while maintaing class flow
I can perfect my cueing between exercises even more
I don't have to cover so much material so fast... delivering mastery is more important
I need to remember to speak from my belly and stay grounded
I need to tone it down.. my classes have a sensual edge which pushes the boundary
I'd like to develop the range and ease of my cool down moves
Need a bigger studio or fewer students in a smaller space

Also, the hard truth. I need to wear a full tank top that covers my abdomen or just loose weight. The reality is that videotaping makes you look 10 pounds heavier than you are. Even though I weigh 135 and technically am in shape, the camera made me look like 145. If I want to keep doing hoop fitness film projects, I need to actually be underweight rather than at my target in order to come across looking my best. This is an intense reality check for me. I advocate total happiness with one's body. Total acceptance. Yet at the same time I am on a mission and honestly my body is part of my passport. Ah, the realities of videotape. I'm breathing deeply. One day at a time.