Aligin with Divine-Being True to Life

Teaching Hoop Dance has been an amazing privilege and honor to be able to facilitate an environment where others can explore, move, dance and be free! I've often said:
 "When I'm teaching I'm not sure how I know what to say, how I communicate so efficiently. It feels as if it's coming from above and through me. Like I'm channeling the Divine through my work"

Sounds cheesy, I know. 

But post hoop class, I feel like I'm floating, every cell in my body is buzzing! I feel electric! It's an insane sensation! And no I haven't smoked anything! ;) 

I'm reading A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, and a passage I read last night HIT ME! This is it!! 

"So be true to life by being true to your inner purpose. As you become present and thereby total in what you do, your actions become charged with spiritual power. At first there may be no noticeable change in what you do-only the how changes. Your primary purpose is now to enable consciousness to flow into what you do. The secondary purpose is whatever you want to achieve through the doing."

Our true inner purpose is to negate time, Time is always NOW. Your state of consciousness is primary, all else is secondary. Through the present moment, you have access to the Power of Life itself! 

When I'm teaching Hoop Dance I am fully present. And therefore I am aligned with the Divine. I channel the essence of Source through my language and movement, with the intention to continue the channel into others.  

Do others feel the same?!

A Summary & Outline of 2012 HoopCamp Discussion Circle

Presented by:
Shellie White Light of The Healthy Hooper
www.thehealthyhooper.com
&
Megan Abernathy of The Hooping Body
www.thehoopingbody.com

What does it mean to be a ‘Healthy Hooper’? What does it take to create your perfect ‘Hooping Body’? There are so many different aspects to our specific type of fitness. Hoop Dance is much more than just looking beautiful while spinning the sacred circle with Grace and Ease. This grace and ease comes in time with a healthy diet, an athletic approach to training, incorporation of yoga and breath, and a holistic approach to dance as a service to yourself, others and ultimately Great Spirit. The following is a review of information that Shellie and Megz find to be the most important parts of their practice inside and outside of the circle. Blessings and Love!

The following is the perspective of The Healthy Hooper/ Shellie White Light. Check out her website! (www.thehealthyhooper)

The Healthy Hooper’s Top Ten Guidelines for Healthy Living & Hooping

1. Eat Hawaiian Spirulina!
a. MOST Bio-available Protein Source + Essential Amino Acids
b. Tastes Great in Smoothies! (Shaker is essential)
c. Increases energy, immune support, and vitality! Great for skin.

Eat Green Foods that are Still ALIVE, Organic & NON-GMO

    Make Creative Salads for Alkalinity (Shredding)

1. 1. Veggies are yummy in Smoothies J
   2. Stir-Fry Dishes in Stainless Steel (what you cook on & with matters!)

1. Hydrate with Clean & Blessed Water
   1. Always have your water bottle with you and FULL! (How many oz do you need per weight?)
   2. Know where your water comes from.
   3. Coconut water is the BEST for a quick boost of electrolytes!

1. Oils Oils Oils
   1. Cook with Coconut or Grapeseed
   2. Supplement with Hemp Oil: Salads & Smoothies
   3. Use on your body w/ Essential Oils

1. Protein Sources
   1. Vegan/Raw? CHIA*SPIRULINA*SEEDS*SPROUTS
   2. Vegetarian? Beans, Eggs, Acorns, Quinoa, ALL VEGGIES!
   3. Raw Protein Powders (Shaker)

1. YOGA (Divine Union) & QI GONG (Energetic Discipline)
   1. Prevents injury & maintains flexibility
   2. Ekagra- single pointed focus (The Yoga Sutras)
   3. Mastery of control/discipline

1. MASSAGE / Bodywork
   1. Reduces all types of tension, builds immunity
   2. Increased Flexibility, Strength, and Stamina
   3. Every ATHLETE needs & deserves it

1. The Circle as Sadhana (Daily Devoted Practice)
   1. Increased bodily intelligence; DNA Restructuring
   2. Mastery in the Flow of Life; The Flower of Life; Merkaba Feild
   3. Ability to converse with the Masses about the most Sacred Symbol of All

1. BHAKTI (Devotion) & SEVA (Self-Less Service)
   1. Hoop with Children (Farmer’s Markets, Festivals, Front Yards)
   2. Encourage them ALL that they are perfect and unbroken
   3. Gift Hoops, Time and Talents

10. The Nine Breathe Method (as taught by Jeff Primack)

1. Breath Work helps to focus the mind, body, and day
2. A psychedelic drug free experience of meeting ‘God/Dess
3. Tibetan Tumo Breathing/Builds Inner Fire

Shellie’s Story:
    Raised on the soul food of the low-country lands of South Carolina, at 19 I was 170 pounds. As a heavy drinker, foodie and fun-loving collage drop out, I ventured to the dark-side in the realms of ‘drugs, sex and rock-n-roll’. After multiple illnesses, accidents, and bouts of bad luck, I turned my life around at 20 when I chose to quit drinking, smoking, eating meat and thinking negative thought patterns on a daily basis. I spent my 21st birthday totally sober and as my own designated driver. Randomly, I enrolled in massage school and in three months lost 30 pounds. The other 30 pounds melted away over the years as I consciously walked from the shade into the bright lights of personal training, food healing, yoga, Qi Gong, conscious breathing, and of course, Sacred Hoop Dance. At 23 the hoop grabbed me, compelled me, and navigated me into a world of magic, mysticism, mastery, grace, creative overflow, spiritual devotion and pure enchantment. I was forever transformed and would never be able to return to a life of laziness and purposeless slumber. Three years ago ‘The Healthy Hooper’ came to life as a result of my passion for wanting to pass on all of the helpful healthful information I can to all walks of life, especially children. My goal is to have ‘The Healthy Hooper’ as a fitness/wellness program in schools internationally; with focus on Organic Gardens, Easy Food Prep, Daily Yoga, Meditation, Qi Gong, Sacred Hoop Dance and Creative Play, ‘The Healthy Hooper’s’ Mission is to spread as much enjoyment, awareness and creative spark as humanly possible. Anytime you are living the life of a ‘Healthy Hooper’, you are being an ambassador of The Sacred Circle and all can see! I am blessed that I came from a family that loved me through hardship and a long road to loving myself. I want to pass this love along! I am available for any type of counseling and coaching. If I can make the major life changes I did with grace, ease and confidence…anyone can.
You’re thoughts are the key. Create your reality with love as your intention, breathe deeply, and step into The Circle to pray, play and stay…you J
~
Aloha. Sat Nam. Blessings.

Shellie White Light
www.TheHealthyHooper.com



The following is perspective of The Hooping Body/ Megz “GroovinMegzz” Abernathy
Website: www.thehoopingbody.com

Main guidelines on injury prevention and athletic body care J
1. Always perform a warm-up before hooping or any other physical activity
a)    preferred WITHOUT the hoop
b)   Movement in every major joint! Ankles, knees, hips, shoulder & neck
c)    Typical warm up should last 3-5 minute 

2. Analyze your flow patterns
a) Where do you find yourself hooping? On body, off body, both?
      b) What are your flow habits? Moves you do on a repetitive basis?
      c) Do you use one side of your body more than the other? Are your movements balanced?
    
  3.   Stretch after your hoop practice or activity
a) Stretch every joint! Ankles, knees, hips, shoulders & neck!
b) Hold each stretch for at least 10-15 seconds & breathe deep
c) Lengthening muscles is very important for injury prevention! Do not slack on stretching! It is FREE and it feels good! There are no more excuses. You have time.

  4. Hydration and Diet
            a) 17-20 oz of water 2-3 hours before activity & replacing fluids as necessary
       b) EAT a snack or light meal before hooping or physical activity. Pre workout meal/snack should be relatively high in carbohydrate to maximize blood glucose availability, relatively low in fat and fiber to minimize gastrointestinal distress and facilitate gastric emptying, moderate in protein and well-tolerated by the individual.
Ex. Quinoa, Lentils, Rice cakes, brown long grain rice, old fashioned oatmeal, organic granola 
            c) Supplement as needed! If you train hard in other activities such as aerial, yoga, or running additional nutrients may be required! There is a potential need for increased protein and healthy fats on training days. Glutamine and amino acid support can help for long duration activities. Ask me for more information!
d) Protein requirements for Endurance Athletes are around 1.2g/kg
wt in kg=wt in lbs/2.2 Ex: 130lbs/59kg needs around 71g protein on training days
Vegetarians/Vegans need to consume 1.3-1.8g/kg. Due to the fact that plant proteins are less well digested than animal proteins, an increase in intake of approximately 10% protein is advised

A precious gift

Today I received an amazing gift in the mail from my younger sister Leslie Stone. 

She sent me several Herkimer crystals which are also my birthstone.  :)
They are only found in Herkimer, NY and Tibet. These special stones are ascension stones, and help take you to the highest spiritual vibration possible while still being in the physical body.
 They help purify your energy field and attune you to the while light of your DIVINE essence. 

I'm so grateful for her sending me a beautiful hand written card with these precious stones. The intention alone help elevate my spirits. 

Grateful. 

Thank you sister!!

Jumping into the Unknown...

My Inner flame was very dim, 

Felt my choices were also slim

Moving out of the city I loved

Had to stop being pushed,shoved

Betrayed and lied to

Not sure what else to do

"Make the Jump-the net will appear"

"Make the first steps-The path will soon be clear..."

Heart is feeling cleansed

Sight through a more clear lens

The inner flame is growing

still flickers, but it's glowing

Time will continue showing

This choice was wise one

Follow your heart and the Colorado Sun

When I decided to make the move to Colorado, I was really jumping into blind faith. Trusting people I barely knew, trusting things would fall into place. I had $500 to my name. A few job options lined up, a few friends to call upon. 

Yesterday began my fourth month in my journey. Things are slowing shaping into fruition. 

I've got the best job I could have possibly landed. Working for a small private personal training studio, I'm going to have the opportunity to grow with a small local company. It's a perfect fit. My mentor/boss is educating me on the way he's trained;his program design ideas. Its incredible information backed by science. Some I'm familiar with, other information is brand new. 

I'm only going to continue to grow, expand and become more successful than I could have ever imagined. 

I'm grateful to have made the jump into the unknown. I miss my loves in Portland, but my heart is healed. My head is clear. My soul is cleansed. I got out of the worst situation I could have been in. I'm so proud of myself. 

Not saying I'm not still scared. I still have my weak moments. Where I crumbled and drop to my knees and cry. Things are still a little shaky financially. BUT I know I'm at the end of this. I've learned so much in the last year. I've been broken in almost every way possible. Emotionally, financially, and physically. Grateful for all the experiences. 

Grateful for the good times coming around the bend. 

When I am loved, I see the person I can be;
When I love, I see the person I am.

Feeling the opposite of fear today. Feeling full of LOVE. Feeling overjoyed. Feeling truly blessed. 

Doors have opened, new opportunities taken, new adventures are beginning.. 

 

Vessel for Source

This morning I rise like most mornings. Finding gratitude for breath and the kitty cuddles I'm greeted with. had the opportunity to dance to three of my favorite music producers last night and of course that left my MTP joint a little unhappy. Its been since August 7th I've been dealing with the pain and torture of my injured left foot. 

This morning I'm turning to SOURCE asking, praying, begging for the healing to happen needed so I can return to my optimum efficiency!

 

"May my body become a vessel for Source energy."

I am in the YES FLOW with the Universe

"Every thought I think is creating my future"
The Universe totally supports every thought I choose to think and believe. I have unlimited choices about what I think. I choose bliss, balance, peace and harmony. I choose to express it in my life. 


Today was the best day I've had in Colorado YET!
I scored a super cozy studio apartment, put down the deposit today. I so look forward to creating the perfect space! :) A local hooper is moving and getting rid of TONS of furniture! She's hooking ME up! I'm so lucky! I also scored a sweet dresser today dumpster diving!
So blessed.
I have some interviews lining up and now only working at one job. about 16 hr/week...hoping to find some more work soon!



"I am in the process of Positive Change"
I am unfolding in fulfilling ways. Only good can come to me. 
I now express HEALTH, HAPPINESS, PROSPERITY, and peace of mind.



"My thoughts are creative"
The out to every negative thought that comes to my mind!!!
No person, place or thing has any power over me, for I am the only thinker in my mind. I create my own reality and everyone in it.