I encourage laughter, pleasure, and the abandon of ecstatic dance. It is much more than a fitness class -- it is an experience that builds connection, confidence, and friendships.
-Christabel Zamor, creator of HoopGirl
HoopDance Benefits for Body, Mind & Spirit:
[Adapated from Christabel Zamor's fantastic book, HOOPING: A Revolutionary Fitness Program. Purchase your own copy on Amazon.com :) ]
Benefits of HoopDance For the Body:
◎ improves core strength
◎ improves motor skills
◎ heightens stamina and energy
◎ improves balance
◎ sculpts abdominals, arms, thighs and buns
◎ builds hand-eye coordination
◎ enhances articulation of joints
◎ delivers a cardio-aerobic workout
◎ enhances somatic and kinesthetic intelligence
◎ unwinds and realigns the spine
◎ strengthens neurological pathways
◎ accelerates fat burning and weight loss
◎ strengthens back muscles
◎ boosts libido!
◎ improves flexibility and dexterity
◎ improves posture and alignment
◎ deepens breath
◎ develops a sense of rhythm
Benefits of HoopDance For the Mind and Spirit:
♥ promotes laughter
♥ encourages pleasurable sensations
♥ boosts self esteem and confidence
♥ quiets/focuses the mind
♥ helps overcome shyness
♥ establishes boundaries around the body
♥ creates a sense of flow
♥ encourages creativity and imagination
♥ relieves stress
♥ develops trust in one's own body
♥ restores the body-mind-spirit connection
♥ imparts a sense of freedom
♥ develops a "yes I can!" attitude
♥ centers and calms the emotions
♥ promotes cooperation and community
♥ establishes connectedness to the body
♥ helps one reclaim a sense of power
♥ promotes happiness and well-being
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