Fall is here.

This has been the hardest year of my life. Two grandparents died earlier in the year and in August my brother committed suicide. Just as the grief was starting to subside from my grandparents, bam there was the punch to the gut of my brother. He was dealing a pain that none of knew he carried on a daily basis. I took October off from teaching classes to focus on myself and MY healing process. It was the best thing I could have done for myself.

I have been attached at the hip (get it, lol) to my hoop since I started hooping. It’s helped me through so many issues and this year has literally been a life saver. Keeping the body moving while grieving can be a struggle and I learned that my sad hoop sessions were just as important as the ones that had me smiling and laughing. Movement is a beautiful thing; our bodies were made to move.

I’m excited to start back teaching in November. I’ve missed the tribe we built together and I’m so thankful for the people that were understanding and supportive of my time off.

Be sure to always to tell your people that you love them. Be a nonjudgmental ear for them to talk to. If you need help or are feeling suicidal, PLEASE reach out to someone. There are resources and people who care. 

May 30 Day Hula Hoop Challenge

Hello! For the month of May I’m going to host a daily hoop challenge. We’ll start in small increments. YOU CAN DO THIS! If you want more time on your day, of course do it. But let this be a guide. Some days we don’t feel like moving, but those are the days we need it the most and you’ll feel so proud. Start with drills if you’re not feeling flowy.
Drills are a great way to work on a move that you haven’t quite gotten yet. Remember, practice makes progress. And PLAY. Throw on some tunes and just wiggle. I will be posting my daily adventures and will be asking about yours. Journal your journey. Start with tomorrow just writing about how you feel going into it, what you want out of it, etc. And you can always share just with me 😊 No pressure, no judgement, do what you can.
At the end of the month I’m going to do random drawing for everyone participating to win your choice of a tote or shirt with logo or discount on a hula hoop.

Please help share the hooplove by liking, sharing my page and tagging #pachyhoops30daychallenge. 😘
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Spring Break Kid’s Classes

Need something for the kids to do while out of school next week? Thursday I will be doing two hoop sessions at the Cumming Library. Check out the link here for more info.

Last Week of March

Can you believe March is almost over?!?! Where is the time going? It’s all good though because that means longer days, and plenty of space to hoop outside. I haven’t really been able to work on my doubles goals because Georgia can’t decide if it’s winter or spring. Fingers crossed we’ve had our last cold snap. This weekend I had time to catch a run and the morning weather was perfect. Mostly cloudy, a little breeze. I like to hoop after a run because my hips are often tight and the hoop loosens them back up.

This week in the world of Pachy Hoops:

• Tuesday

10 am Class @ Fowler Park

11:30 am & 6 pm @ Wills Park

4:30 pm @ Old Atlanta

• Thursday

10:45 am @ Cumming Rec (this will be the last Thursday morning class here)

5:45 pm Pickneyville

7:30 pm @ Fowler

• Saturday

8 am @ Wills Park

10 am @ Cumming Rec

Happy Hooping!

Career Day at Sycamore Elementary

I so nervous for my first career day presentation about being a Hula Hoop Fitness instructor. Children are not shy and do not hold back; I think that is what I was afraid of the most. However, the teachers were all so nice and the children very well behaved. I was impressed with the quality of questions thee 1st graders asked. I got to tell them how I started hula hooping, how I became an instructor, the things I loved the most, and of course show some hoop moves. I believe I at least made an imprint on their little minds. They won’t forget the purple haired hula hoop lady anytime soon.

In The Media

We’re in the December issue of Atlanta Magazine! I’m so humbled and honored to be featured in the ‘One Square Mile’ section.

Where To Take Classes

I teach fitness based hoop classes at a variety of locations around the Forsyth County area. Click here to see all the locations and times available. Don’t see something that will work for your schedule? Reach out and let me know, I also offer private sessions.