HoopGirl Training - Portland
HoopGirl Teacher Training - Portland, OR
September 21 - September 23
I am continually inspired
and grateful to be a part of the HoopGirl Network. It's
really about so much more than hoopdance. Christabel
(HoopGirl Founder) and I just
completed a three-day teacher training here in
Portland. It was a rich experience... facilitating
14 talented individuals in their discovery of their
path as teachers.
There is so much to comment on, that I won't do it
justice here. Let me just speak to the power of
potential recognized. Each and every person in the
training has something significant to offer. Again and
again, I am reminded that the SHiNE philosophy is
reflected all around me. It is such an honor to be a
part of the unleashing of personal power. I feel a
responsibility as a trainer: to do everything within my
power to encourage (in-courage... instill courage) by
reminding each person of the uniqueness that is their
birthright. It feels so rewarding to deliver a message
that resonates through every cell of my being...
what you
bring matters!
Facilitating with
Christabel is an utter joy... she and I came together
only a few months ago with such grace. Our styles
compliment one another brilliantly. And she always
amazes me with her evermore radiant presence,
articulate presentation, and authenticity. She is a
true pioneer - not only in the hooping world - but as a
paradigm-shifter at the cutting edge of conscious
business and co-creation. It is truly an honor to work
alongside her. She has offered me a platform to
exercise my gifts... without her faith in me, it would
be a few paces behind where I am now. I am grateful for
the ways that she has held up a mirror to me, as a
colleague and as a friend.
And Miss Taj... ah, what can I say?
She is a Licensed HoopGirl Teacher who participated
in a teacher training we held in LA a few months
ago. She has since jumped on board to join the team
as a Master Trainer and was present throughout the
week to assist - and did she ever! Her silent
service was such a blessing. She is a powerhouse of
presence, with a silent potency I find intoxicating.
I look forward to many more opportunities to work
with her on various levels.
I will save time by keeping my comments general
regarding the attendees (although I could quite easily
post at length about each trainee and his or her unique
brand of magic). It is the mock teaching practicums and
feedback sessions that light me up... this is always my
favorite aspect of the trainings. To witness the
evolution of each trainee - in just three short days -
is pure inspiration. It takes a tremendous amount of
courage to do what they do... jumping in with both feet
and being receptive to feedback from the group. I
celebrate those raw moments, and express my gratitude
at being able to be a part of it.
Congratulations to all of you... Lacye, Erika, Nathan,
Nicole, Ali, Lynn, Sabine, Karly, Tia, Leslie, Yvette,
Anne, Jennifer, & Lori Lynn. You are all uniquely
gifted... it was a joy to be a part of your unfolding.