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Suck In Your Belly for Balance, Elongation and Power in Hoopdance

June 8, 2015Posted inDance, hoopdance, HoopingTags: , , , , 3 Comments
In a previous blog, I have talked about a ritual for building powerful posture for hoopdance. One of the instructions in that ritual is "Tighten your abs". The reason we do this is to pull our organs in and up, to center at our midpoint both horizontally and vertically -- the…
Power-Full Posture

Power-Full Posture

November 27, 2011Posted inHooping, Poi, UncategorizedTags: ,
When you slouch, your shoulders roll forward, your head droops, your general appearance becomes that of a person who is afraid of taking up space. Physiologically, the diaphragm becomes compressed, breathing becomes constricted, energy is restricted. Yoga teaches us that our chi, or energy, flows most effectively when we extend and…