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My September Journey Into Splits

By Caroleeena September 18, 2017health, Hooping, splits, Uncategorized, Yogacaroleeena, splits, yin yoga

This month, I set a goal of trying to get better at forward splits. I've made a lot of progress very fast and I want to share how. I can tell you some things about splits. Most people who teach them teach them in ways that are painful and not very…

Using Performance to Help People with Alzheimer’s and Dementia

By Caroleeena February 23, 2014Dance, health, mental health, Performance2 Comments

I recently sculpted a fire performance for a group of 80-somethings. For this performance, I chose happy songs that were popular in the 30's & 40's. I did this because I know many of our elders are affected by Alzheimer's and/or dementia and I have read that familiar music from when…

Nutrition for Flexibility

By Caroleeena September 9, 2013Food, health, nutrition, Recipe, Uncategorized3 Comments

If there was one thing I learned in gymnastics, it was that eating the proper fuel for our body can greatly increase our flexibility. Before Stretching: Thirty minutes to an hour before I stretch, I eat a big plate of leafy greens with vegetables or fruits, usually in the form of…

My Hidden Hoopdance with Agoraphobia

By Caroleeena August 5, 2013health, Hooping, mental health6 Comments

Agoraphobia has been the biggest challenge of my life. I've never said that out loud before. The outside world is unpredictable. You never know when or where something terrible will happen. I know this from experience. It's not safe out there. I prefer to stay home, in an environment I have…

Chilled Strawberry Beet Soup with Macadamia Topping

By Caroleeena July 18, 2013Food, health, nutrition, Recipebeet soup, chilled soup, eating for energy, power food, strawberry beet soup

When it comes to eating for color, you can't beat this dish. It contains three reds--beets, strawberries and tomatoes. Your cutting board will look like you murdered someone. (Don't be afraid.) Need energy and nutrition but don't have time for a lot of work? Try this delicious, low-calorie, high-energy, vibrantly colorful…

Bruises – A Serious Health Risk for Hoopers

By Caroleeena December 1, 2011health, Hooping, UncategorizedHoop Bruises

I have been reading with growing alarm accounts of people hooping on bruises and even getting hematomas (lumps of displaced blood under the skin) and still continuing to hoop. It is scaring the pants off me!!! This is the most common public health issue for hoopers and it is much more…