{"id":610,"date":"2020-07-14T22:16:18","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T22:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/blog\/?p=610"},"modified":"2020-07-14T22:16:19","modified_gmt":"2020-07-14T22:16:19","slug":"find-your-flow-state-with-hula-hooping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/blog\/find-your-flow-state-with-hula-hooping\/","title":{"rendered":"Find Your Flow State with Hula Hooping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>What is &#8220;flow state&#8221;?<\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever been so immersed in an activity that you lose all sense of the world around you? Your attention and focus are honed into the experience you are having, and a sense of peace and excitement takes you over completely. You\u2019ve likely heard people refer to this as \u201cbeing in the zone\u201d, but that can conjure images of hyper focus and fiendish, hypnotic behavior. People experiencing hyper focus may be described as \u201ccaptured\u201d by a task, often appearing as though they find little enjoyment in the activity they\u2019re doing. While flow state shares some qualities with hyper focus and is characterized by the complete absorption in the ongoing activity, the resulting transformation in one\u2019s sense of time is positive. You lose yourself and move on instinct.<\/p>\n<h2>How do I find my flow state? <\/h2>\n<p>A common misconception is that you won\u2019t be able to get into your flow state until you have been practicing for months or years, or that you\u2019ll need to know quite a few tricks to show off\u2026 Others may say it is something you\u2019ve got to go searching for because it won\u2019t just come to you. That is not true! The moment you pick up that first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/dance-hoops\">hula hoop<\/a> and feel the spark in your soul, you have the opportunity to have a transformative experience.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/about-us\" title=\"About Us\">At Hoopologie<\/a>, we are truly committed to inspiring our customers and creating a fantastic relationship with you. Hula hooping is an art form and an exceptional alternative to traditional fitness. Helping you find your FLOW is important to us and a part of our mission. Your journey starts with us.<\/p>\n<h2>Hooping for Physical Activity.<\/h2>\n<p>On top of all the incredible mental health benefits, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/blog\/the-many-benefits-of-hula-hooping\/\" title=\"The Many Benefits of Hula Hooping\">there are many physical benefits of hula hooping<\/a> you may not have considered. It\u2019s not just a great activity for you, but one for the whole family! If you\u2019ve got kids in your life, you may find a quick partner in crime when it comes to hooping. Getting started is easy, fun, and once you start you\u2019ll quickly find it improves back pain, burns calories, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/blog\/3-ways-hooping-helped-me-build-confidence\/\" title=\"3 ways hooping helped me build confidence\">helps you build confidence<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2>Hoop making is a great hobby. <\/h2>\n<p>Did you know you can make your own hula hoop? There is nothing quite like crafting and customizing your own hoop from start to finish. It is not as intimidating as it may sound, and once you have your supplies, you\u2019re ready to go. Luckily, you don\u2019t need to figure it all out on your own. Check out our video on <a href=\"https:\/\/hoopmakers.hoopologie.com\/how-to-make-a-simple-beginner-hula-hoop\" title=\"how to make a simple beginner hula hoop\">how to make a beginner hula hoop<\/a> for step-by-step visual instructions. <\/p>\n<p>Finding your flow state is a truly liberating, thrilling experience, and will certainly help you fall even more in love with hooping. Set your mind free and allow yourself to completely explore your space and hula hoop. If you\u2019re looking for more inspiration, you can find hours and hours of videos and tutorials by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/hoopmakers.hoopologie.com\/\">HOOPMAKERS University<\/a> page. <\/p>\n<p>Still have questions? Check out some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoopologie.com\/blog\/common-questions-regarding-hoop-making-supplies\/\" title=\"common questions regarding hoop making supplies\">Common Questions and Answers Regarding Hoop Making<\/a> page and let us know if you\u2019ve got something specific you\u2019d like to know more about. We can\u2019t wait to hear from you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is &#8220;flow state&#8221;? Have you ever been so immersed in an activity that you lose all sense of the world around you? Your attention and focus are honed into the experience you are having, and a sense of peace and excitement takes you over completely. You\u2019ve likely heard people refer to this as \u201cbeing in the zone\u201d, but that can conjure images of hyper focus and fiendish, hypnotic behavior. 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