The Hoop Path
The Hoop Path is a method of learning how to hoop with strength, grace and beauty.
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The HoopPath is a hoop dance curriculum founded and taught by master hooper and hoop teacher Jonathan Baxter. Baxter's teaching stands out in this new, dynamic fitness practice as a unique blend of rigorous technique and deep introspection. Through years of daily, solo, blindfolded Practice, Baxter discovered innumerable technical nuances in the art of hoop dance, as well as descriptive names and vivid metaphors that make his insights readily available to even the beginning hoop student. Through these same years of Practice he also discovered the extraordinary power of the Hoop to heal not only the weakened Body or the overworked Mind, but also the depressed, darkened, and depleted Spirit.
Bax was no stranger to depression when he first picked up the Hoop, intending only to use it to stretch out some temporarily paralyzed shoulder muscles. As the motion of the Hoop helped his body become more supple and strong again, he noticed the presence of depression steadily receding from his daily life. Whereas before, depression might strike at any moment and linger for weeks or months, with the Hoop he noticed that depression struck less often, felt less oppressive, and didn't last as long. This discovery amazed him and filled him with Hope -- maybe there was a way to not only keep the cloud of depression from obscuring his own life, but also to open a window to that incredible opportunity for others: to live a life NOT overshadowed by depression, to live again fully in the Light.
The HoopPath curriculum, which is extensive and has not yet been transcribed into text, was written over two years of uninterrupted, daily focus. The depth and breadth of Baxter's "hoopgnosis" and his ability to convey the encyclopedic range of his knowledge is unparalleled in the world of hoop instruction. With "The HoopPath: The First Steps" instructional DVD, you will get a lesson from this seasoned guide of how you can begin to turn your focus Inward and find the richness and wisdom available to you there. You will learn how to move from your Center, where your truest rhythm lies. You will reconnect with the richest part of you -- a part that has never been lost, but might have been hidden for a long, long while.
Events
HoopPath Richmond, February 9th
Join us in Richmond, VA for a one-day, reduced-rate workshop! Because Richmond is an easy drive from Carrboro, and because we have a great point person, Stacey, who found us a free venue, we can offer this 3-hour shop for only $40. Still plenty of spaces left!
HoopPath Bend, OR: March 5th and 6th
Way out in Bend, Oregon, we'll offer a two-day HoopPath introductory shop. Many thanks to local hoop instructor HoopDazzle for helping us put this all together! We have a large venue for this, so if you are up in the Pacific Northwest & feeling curious, come on out & join us in Bend. Wednesday & Thursday: $100, Wednesday ONLY: $65
HoopPath Portland: March 8th & 9th
Straight from Bend we'll go to one of our favorite places: StudioNia in Portland, OR! This will be the third time our friends Carlos & Jasmine have graciously welcomed us into the most beautiful studio we've ever hooped in. This will be a two-day workshop as well -- since we have taught twice before here, this series may be a bit more fast-paced than what you will find in Bend. But if you can hoop around your waist in both directions, you will do fine in this workshop. Saturday & Sunday: $100, Saturday ONLY: $65
Contact us
Please email us at ann@hooppath.com.