"HOLISTIC HOOP is at The Party!"

 "HOLISTIC HOOP is at The Party!"

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman/Medicine Woman

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium

5.25.2022 

HOLISTIC HOOP is a by-product of my Intuition...

At the onset of my business, I had to renew my Hooping skills.  Repetitions, while watching television, practicing music and as a meditation were done on a daily basis until I achieved a 20-minute Hoop Flow without dropping the Hoop! 

Shortly after, I was asked to teach my version of Weighted Hooping at a school for the adult staff. For many years, I taught in different dance studios, LA Fitness, Lakefront & school yards.  I explored various music and dance genres to Energetically Collaborate with the Hoop's rotation.  The swing rhythm of Swing dance, Lindy, Balboa and slow grooves of Blues dancing augmented my choreography in the Hoop's movement.  I was inspired to walk, hop, skip, jog and tap dance.  I Hoop with props & on unusual surfaces e.g., performance fans, dance flags, drumsticks, Bosu Ball, ladders, piano bench and bed-Hooping.

During the shelter-in-place phase of Covid-19, I created Hoop-Dance videos with miming and singing to various songs.  I staged the vids in my living room with amplified music, costuming & lighting.  I enjoyed myself immensely!

On another side of town, Crystal found my vids and me.  Per her report, she was exhilarated and watched my social media platforms.  In addition, Crystal honed her Hooping skills while observing my Hoop/Dance Stylings.  [Later, I discovered that we graduated from the same all girls Catholic High School--Aquinas Dominican].

Crystal found her way to one of my Pop-Up Hooping classes.  Her engagement and excitement were palpable.  Her presence Jazzed up the class!

Moving forward, Crystal hired me for her 61st Golden Birthday this past weekend! I entertained & Hooped to a room filled with other Hoopers and the 40+ Double Dutch Club.  Crystal, even, jumped 3 times while Hooping and Double Dutch Jumping!!!  Turn Up, Crystal!!!

I was so amazed & bathed in the Spirit of camaraderie, kindness, community, joy and cooperation!!!  One Hooper exclaimed, "You're the Bomb!  This is better than the Pole!!!"

Well, alrighty!!!

"What is Your Realization?"

"HOLISTIC HOOP: What is Your Realization"

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman/Medicine Woman

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium

5.24.2022

 

I am an evolving integration of a Medicine Woman, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, Psychic/Intuitive/Medium, Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Spiritual Eclectic Performer, Hat-Maker, Vocalist and Dancer--for now! And I realize the importance of music, movement, sensory processing, willingness, awareness, attunement, connection and expectation all lead to my Path of Empowerment!

This week, I experienced a huge and unexpected energetic shift from a collision of personalities, intention and communication styles.  I was thrown by the experience, esp. since it involved the innocence of my hula hoop!!!

I grieved the normalcy of my expectation for compassion and graceful ease in my life...I prolonged my anger and rage at the source of my dis-ease.  [Hmn...my pattern of processing?!?]  I sought out help from women and men whom I hold in my heart and LISTENED.

Later, that morning (not mourning) with its symbolism of awakening, I danced for two hours at a Zumbathon for cancer Survivors!!!  In those moments of endorphin and encephalin release, I settled into the new energy of excitement and joy.  In my head and heart, I heard:

I could have danced all night.  I could have danced all night.  And still have begged for more.  I could have spread my wings and done a thousand things, I've never done before.

I realize that I am a fusion of all of my life experiences.  And when I pay attention, I, too, AM a survivor!!!

What is your "I AM..." and your "Realization?"

HOLISTIC HOOP: Dreamscape

HOLISTIC HOOP: Dreamscape

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman/Medicine Woman

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium

5.24.2022 

"Dreamscape"

My Eyes popped open from last night's sleep.

I startled to the terminal vision of a Solitary yellow flower

Standing upright, in full bloom,

In the center of an empty can.

I, now, recall the sudden sound of a metallic clang--of this empty vessel.

My Awakening and singular thought was of my sister.

So long, it's been since we filled this empty vessel.

This can, sans water, speaks its symbology to me: 

Cylinder, can, vessel--a receptacle to be filled. 

An icon for Communication from the Past.

The 5th Chakra, the Throat Chakra is responsible 

For Communication, Self-expression and the ability to Speak your Personal Truth.

What has been left unsaid?

What needs to be said?

If Spoken Aloud, what will be Heard?

I allowed my eyes to close and held these thoughts in my Heart.

Will It be Said?

Water, one of the 4 Elements, indicating 

"Wisdom, Power, Grace, Music...Life, of Purification and Hope."

Certainly, I recognize the Wisdom of my Somnambulistic Capture.

The Deep leanings and urgings of my sleep rest within me.

A Flower and its sentiment of giving and receiving from another.

The symbolism of Reciprocity evokes the need for Exchange and Allowance.

Yellow, the color of the 3rd Chakra, the Solar Plexus is, "directly linked to your Sense of Self,

 Empowerment, Personal Power, Warrior Energy and the Power of Transformation."

And the metallic clang jarring my Silence to a State of Awakening--

Subito, immediately, I am filled with the Wisdom of this dream...

Will the Wisdom Empower and Speak My Truth? 

HOLISTIC HOOP’S One Take Shorties

 HOLISTIC HOOP’S

One Take Shorties

Denise E Williams/Subtle Woman/Medicine Woman

Occupational Therapist/Wellness Counselor

Healing Touch Certified Practitioner &

Psychic/Intuitive Empath & Medium

4.30.2022

On April 1st, I posted:

Today, I received an insight for the month of April 2022. I intend to create daily videos in which I Hoop in tiny spaces. My metaphor of Hoop-In-Place/Shelter-In-Place (HIP & SIP) began in March 2020, because of the Covid-19 restrictions.  The social isolation prompted me to create mini-Wellness videos for the viewers' Entertainment, Education & Healing. The evolution of the idea will demonstrate the creativity and capabilities of my Hoop Stylings, despite the constraints of space allowance.  The vertical, linear presentation of my Self dancing upon the surfaces reminds me of cursive writing. My message of Musicality and Movement is etched with curves, shapes and connections in the scene.

Throughout the thirty days, I will stage my One Take Shorties on small platforms with different costuming, rhythms, music and themes. All the while, I will focus on balance responses and equilibrium reactions---to avoid falling off my center. Here goes…

Now, it's May 1st and I am HaAapPpY to report that I have completed the thirty-day task!!! Each morning, I have donned my costume, selected my weighted Hoop, positioned my small platform and cued up my music.  I began to film the shortie and allowed the improvisation to unfold in response to the urgings of the rhythm, lyrics, phrasing or song's theme.

The highlights of the monthly Song & Dance Acts include:

• Anticipation: Joy was expected and experienced.  [My endorphins appreciated me!]
• Intuitive Creativity: Sitting in silence to envision production of the next concept video.
• Organization: Sense of accomplishment was created through the daily structure.
• Planning: Performance anxiety was lessened because of my foresight and prescient projection.
• Morning Performance, Editing & Posting: To ensure the daily execution and avoid procrastination. 
• Gig vs. Obligation: Words have Power & Purpose to attune Physical, Emotional, Mental & Spiritual Health.
• Uniformity: Provides Expectation and Recognition of Brand Elements.
• Costuming: Fun with Intention, Color, Texture & Assemblage.
• Hashtags: To Honor other Artists & Artisans.
• Music: The importance of the message, phrasing, vocals, rhythm, etc. The choice of female/male vocalists, group singers & instrumentalists to evoke emotion.  My posting of this disclaimer--I do not own the rights to this music.  I chose the song to enhance the Educational, Therapeutic, Entertainment, Fitness, Wellness and Spiritual benefits for the viewing audience."
• Change of Footwork: Size of platform, space or prop effected the amount of space for choreography, directionality & safety awareness.  [Display of increased vocalizations due to enhanced insecurity, discomfort, lack of stability e.g. Bosu Ball, ladder & wooden chair].  The smaller size adversely effected the Parasympathetic Nervous System.
• Neurology, Anatomy, Physiology Propels You (N.A.P.P.Y.): Movement pairs with the Nervous System to positively affect our well-being, mood and physical performance.
• Wellness: Thought-provoking re: capabilities & benefits of Weighted Dance Hooping.
• Blogspot: This scribe's intention & wellness considerations for the One Take Shorties.

Focusing on the Fundamentals of Fun & Function during Covid...😄