Monday, February 14, 2011

On this Valentines day, 2011, most of the day I celebrated all the tremendous love in my life. Friends, family and the witnessing of the love of my many friends that are in gorgeous partnerships. It wasn't till I was driving home (from a very satisfying day in my Yoga teacher training with Christy Marsden) in thick traffic full of people heading out to celebrate with their lovers, that I began to feel a deep sadness well up in me. I am no stranger to being single, and in fact have been single more than not most of my adult life. I have grown accustomed to feeling varying degrees of alone-ness, and actually love has always been a little mixed with sadness for me. Usually, though, I tend to sink into feeling sorry for myself a bit, or conversely, burying the emotion entirely. This time, rather than talk myself out of the feeling, I let it be and breathed into it.

After only a few moments I recognized that the TONE of my emotion has changed. There is now a beauty to my sadness. Where once, I felt despair and jealousy of others romantic success (when compared to my relative romantic failures), this new percolation of emotion feels more like a soft yearning. The rooted and whole desire of a strong and capable WOMAN, ready to be utterly TAKEN by a competent man. No longer the tantrums of a child wishing to be loved, but a woman full of love and yearning to burst under the skillful touch of a powerful man.

Most of my dating life I have rejected overt romance, thinking I was a woman that didn't NEED all the "frivolous" gestures that seemed to annoy most men. Flowers, remembering birthdays, surprises and gifts. I dated only o
ne man that was "romantic" in these ways and I rejected it. Clearly I hadn't yet learned to joys of receiving! I have come to find out that I have a VERY romantic and soft heart that does indeed desire to be cherished by a sexy and inventive man... Flowers on my pillow, candles lit and a bath drawn when I come home, ravishing me in a deserted hallway on the way back from dinner, surprise weekends away to somewhere delicious. I am ready to cherish and be cherished, to surrender and be taken, to RISE into an expansive love affair. So, even as I feel the sadness of being sans lover, I CELEBRATE. For finally.. My heart has matured and ripened into the heart of a WOMAN, ready for her MAN.



Sunday, February 7, 2010

divination fun!


I recently discovered a fun new divination tool.. I am a big fan of cards, runes and the i-ching and use them all often; mostly to get confirmation on intuitions or to get clarity on a specific situation. I recently moved to a new place and had a whole set of refrigerator magnets in a little tin I had yet to put up... One day I was walking through my kitchen and thought.. hmmm I wonder if i stuck my hand in without looking and just pulled some out what would i get? This one on the right is the first ------->

Cool, huh?


So, i began asking questions and I have been really tickled by some of the answers I have been getting! I am leaving out the details of the questions, but in general:



Asking about my next step:

Interpretation:

To transform my entire existence by FULLY embracing the woman I am in the truest form!













About what could help me heal:

I actually lost my voice for a whole month and a half AFTER i pulled this one! I regained my voice after a half a day of silence at the Mentor Retreat. In my silence I realized that I need to step back a bit in order to allow others to have space to step into strong leadership roles. And that it didn't make me less than, it made me stronger and MORE joyful!












These two were about having healthy love and maintaining good personal boundaries:
The first one I interpreted as:

"meditate birth" = Focus on what I want to manifest

" bear care" = first i thought about care bears.. hee hee! then I realized that the Bear has always been an important spiritual symbol for me so I interpret it as taking care of my spiritual self

"believe you" an obvious one.. Believe in myself!






The second one I interpreted as:


we always recover our wisdom even if we have to heal for a bit..
















Asking about my first Mentor training retreat:

I am bringing up gorgeous inquiries and to trust in my vision!












Fun stuff, huh!! Try this one!!

1. If you have fridge magnets, pull them all off and put them in a little tin that you hand fits into easily. Or buy some (hopefully ones with juicy woo-woo words like "transformation" and "spirit", etc...

2. Ask a question, general or not. A couple easy ones I like to use are:

" What is hidden from my view that could be of use to me right now?"
or

"What about ____ in my life?"

3. Without looking, pull however many words out of the tin that seem to naturally come into your hand.

4. Again, without looking, place them on the fridge in what every order you grab each one out of your hand first.

5. Contemplate, and enjoy!!


With love, gratitude and everlasting joy~ Anah

Friday, February 5, 2010

First Mentor/Teacher Training was a HUGE success!

The first annual Joshua Tree Mentor Retreat, Jan. 2010



What an amazing 4 days! I am so great-ful for all the amazing hooper BE-ings that showed up open to looking deeply within and embracing all new ways of looking at hoopdance and people. I embarked upon this journey some time ago and went through my own transformational process in order to drop my fear and offer my thoughts and processes to the world. This first training will always hold a special place in my heart.. after all there is nothing like the first time! Hee hee!

In everlasting love and devotion to all people everywhere,

Anah aka Hoopalicious









PS; if you interested in participating in the next HoopRevolution Mentor training, check out my website:
www.HoopRevolution.com/classes

Monday, October 26, 2009

A VERY simple thing you can do to reduce your footprint!


I just experienced the Alchemy Conference in Los Angeles and it was so powerful! I have transformed many time over in just three days and way too much to blog about here. What I want to share now is one simple, practical thing I thought of that we can all do to begin to change one of the habits that causes so much waste and pollution in our environment. Throughout the day how many of us use “disposable” cups, plastic ware, grocery bags and take out containers? I have been mostly good about using reusable bags for my groceries, but I am guilty of getting a regular Starbucks drink and taking my food home in (yikes) Styrofoam take-out containers. What if, instead of just following the insanity of disposables simply because that's "the way it is", on our daily travels we carried a little bag with the following things:


Travel Mug

A silverware(or bamboo ware) set

Plenty of cloth grocery bags

Snacks and/or a lunch

A small set of Tupperware


I know it seems like a lot, but it really is only a small bag and just think of all the trash you would take out of the cycle!! Our disposable habit must shift to make a real difference in the world and no new habit is easy or even comfortable at first. However it is shown that if you can successfully repeat any action for 30 days it will become a habit and be as natural as brushing you teeth in the morning. SO what do you say? Are you in? Simply cut and paste the text below and place it in TWO places, one by your front door, and one by your bathroom mirror (so you don’t have the excuse of only seeing the reminder on you way out the door and not having time to get your kit together).


I am so excited to commit to this new habit!! Please share your experience with me as we all endeavor to take better care of our Home Planet!


Much love and inspiration,

Anah aka Hoopalicious


Remember and Rejoice!!

Do you have your travel mug?

Do you have your cloth grocery bags?

Do you have a fork, spoon and a knife?

Do you have snacks and/or a lunch?

Do you have your Tupperware?


Saturday, October 10, 2009

HoopRevolution Mentor Training Retreat

Greetings everyone!

Wow, it has been quite the summer with many ups and downs, great times and sad times. I have finally begun manifesting some creations that have been seriously blocked for YEARS. So, I am really excited that what I have to post now is a triumph and an inspiration!! Read on for more details and feel free to email me if you have any questions.

as always~ Hoopiness and Love~ Hoopalicious





The FIRST EVER....
Mentor Training Retreat

January 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st, 2010

Location: Joshua Tree Retreat center

Just 2 1/2 hours from Los Angeles!

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The HoopRevolution Mentor Training is a Hoop Dance Teacher training for those who want to make a real difference in their students lives. These special individuals not only want to be able to teach the art of hoopdance in the most concise and accelerated way, but also to connect deeply with their students. HoopRevolution Mentors are master troubleshooters and can teach ANYONE! They know that there is more to teaching HoopDance than just the physical act, and use Hoopdance to bring about higher consciousness and personal breakthroughs. HoopRevolution Mentors are FUN and inspiring as well as humble and compassionate. Are you ready? Whether you have never taught, are already teaching or have taken a previous HoopDance Teacher Training, take your teaching to the next level. Become a true Mentor!

Included in the Mentor Training:

All Meals and Lodging
Training Manual
Certification
Optional CPR certification
Many different technical ways to teach all the foundational beginning moves
Advanced Troubleshooting and observational techniques
class Flow and curriculum suggestions
teaching all class sizes, including one on one
Yoga and anatomy
REAL students to practise on!!
How to have 100% success getting people to hoop for the first time.
Subtle teaching skills such as:
How to mange the energy of your class
How to manage your own energy for optimal inspiration
How to deeply and comfortably connect with your students
And of course, time to enjoy beautiful Joshua tree!!

Taking place over four days in the tranquility of the Joshua tree retreat center, we will explore many aspects of teaching the art of hoopdance as well as how to be a powerful mentor for others, using Hoop Dance as a medium. To make the journey even sweeter, the incomparable to Jamie will be offering her amazing healing skills, see below for more details.

To make the experience as seemless and carefree as possible, all lodging and meals are included in the training course. Additionally, there are several ways to pay to ensure that a silly thing like green paper doesn't get in the way of you taking this important step in your teaching career!

**Taught By Hoopalicious**

Payment:

This training is ALL INCLUSIVE! This means for the the price below you get all your lodging and meals AND the training and certification. To make it easy for everyone I have given you the option of paying in one, two, three or four payments. Here is how it works:

One payment: $1000
Two payments: $525 each, total $1050
Three payments: $367 each, total of $1100
Four payments: $287.50 each, total of $1150

Credit cards accepted!
If you don't like Paypal, just call me and we can run your credit card over the phone. (323)369-1494

However you pay, the total of your tuition is due by the first week of January. If you choose multiple payments I will be sending you notices at regular intervals to remind you! Though non-refundable, the training is transferable.

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Let the Healing Begin!!

www.dancingspiral.com

Photo by Keaton Koecheli

Jamie will be offering treatments during the mentor training to keep your body, mind and spirit in tip top shape! Jamie's sessions combine Sound Therapy, Bodywork, Color Therapy, Energy Healing, Aromatherapy and more! Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs at the time - you can also choose which modalities you would like to experience. There will be a limited number of sessions available during the training. In order to ensure you get a treatment, we suggest registering in advance. Session slots will be given out in order of earliest payment. Jamie is offering a special hooper training discount for registering in advance as well.

Rates: (sessions include any or all of the above modalities)

60-minute session advanced registration - $75

60-minute session day of - $90

90-minute session advanced registration - $120

90 minute session day of - $135

Jamie is trained in Deep Tissue, Structural Integration, Swedish Massage and Energetic Massage techniques. She combines bodywork with various sound therapy tools including tuning forks, planetary gongs, crystal singing bowls, and toning. Sound therapy takes the effects of bodywork to a much deeper level - your muscles will relax allowing more flexibility and freedom of movement and you will feel much less sore than you normally would from 4 days of hooping! Other effects can include increased energy, deeper sleep, a more balanced emotional state, a general feeling of increased peace and joy and more!

For more information or questions please email Jamie at jamie@dancingspiral.com. .

See you in the Circle!

xo~ Hoopalicious

www.HoopRevolution.com

Wednesday, July 29, 2009





Please help find Elias Sorokin


PDF of flyer for printing: Elias poster smaller

FROM HIS BUSINESS PARTNER ANDREA SPRATT
Tue July 28th, 2009:
ELIAS SOROKIN MISSING

DOB July 5, 1980, just had his 29th birthday

Plate number 8H92932 (2007 Toyota Tacoma, 4D Pickup with shell, color gold/beige)

Last seen 7/20 monday in Santa Cruz with a friend James at 11:15pm on his way to meet another friend (whom no one knows?) who had been delaying the meeting to a later and later time. This person is key we need to find out who he is! We think Elias met with him around midnight – his last incoming calls were at 12;15 and 12;12 on Monday night, but through an unidentified number.

Previous to that he was with a friend JP in Oakland at 9:30pm about to leave for santa cruz.

He had texted his business partner Andrea Spratt at 8pm 7/20 on Monday explaining he would be back in Los Angeles at the house/studio in the am, he would drive straight through the night… Andrea was expecting him because of a shoot that was happening for their company KUCOON designs the following day. Elias tried his best to follow through on his commitments.

Additional information can be found on the FaceBook group.

Please do not contact the police for any additional information as they are getting bogged down with calls and it is hindering their search efforts. If you have any information please email anonymously:

eliassorokin.info@gmail.com

And please, help his friends and family by visualizing Elias home and well.

Thank You,

Friend of Elias, Anah

Monday, June 29, 2009