THINGS I WISH I KNEW Before Starting My Hoop Journey! ~ Indigo Flow Arts

[@ladylibrum7145]

Good point about keeping the body moving, need to remember that. I keep trying not to get bonked in the head or clotheslined by the hoop! Maybe if I just keep thinking, "flow.. flow.. flow.. "

[@JennnSaidWhat]

YAY, nice to see more diversity in the hoop world!

[@SSNUTHIN]

I feel the same way I can't believe I just found her 😭

[@november132]

There is plenty of diversity once you open your mind and realize diversity is not a synonym for race

[@JennnSaidWhat]

@@november132 Diversity is not synonymous with race but let me celebrate this hooper the way I want. Don’t dictate what I meant by diversity, k?

[@littlevintagemary337]

just about to buy some hoops, and I am so ready to learn. Thank you for this lovely introduction! so inspired!

[@claudiam9444]

This video was so helpful! I was amazed with my friend hooping and she got me a hoop last year, I started really getting into it the past few months and seeing this video was a lovely way to kickstart the experience. Thanks so much! Really excited for the journey

[@bmay282]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the community! Fantastic info for beginners ❤🐝

[@IndigoFlowArts]

thank you so much! 😍

[@ShawnFumo]

The most helpful advice I’ve seen for diameter is this: For learning waist hooping, waist size * 1.2. It’s really about the space between your waist and the hoop dictating the speed (plus the hoop weight). Then for off-body to measure from the floor to around where the top of your leg bends at the hip, plus possibly an inch or two. That way there’s room for wedgies and such.

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Shawn Fumo thank you for this!!

[@Daniea3]

"Waist size * 1.2." What does this mean?

[@ShawnFumo]

@@Daniea3 say the circumference of your waist with a tape measure is 30". Then you'd want a hoop with a circumference of 36" at least.

[@lisaaguilar9930]

I was gifted my first two hoops at electric forest too!!! That's awesome! Today is my one month hoopiversary

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Lisa Aguilar happy hoopiversary bae! 😍 I hope this helped you in picking out your next hoops!

[@lisaaguilar9930]

Indigo Flow Arts it definitely did! Thank you! 🤗 Love following you!

[@korenanygard6957]

Thank you so much! This video was very informative, I am new to hooping love the arts and just want to try something new.

[@sarahrose410]

Super helpful info! I haven’t found such detailed info all in one place until now. Thanks for your time!

[@katieteut8091]

Very informative! I totally agree on most beginner hoop suggestions being way to big. I started with a 34 and I actually realized I prefer my 30 so I can do leg tricks.

[@justhannat15]

How tall are you?

[@debbiemaestas5983]

Thank you for this information! I’m a late bloom hooper. Just started about a year ago. I travel for an hour each Monday to get an hour class in. It’s not enough so I follow people on instagram & learn a lot on KZbin. Hoping to get as good as you someday !

[@IndigoFlowArts]

debbie maestas thank you so much! That’s awesome you found classes near you that you’re willing to drive to! 💜

[@kimberlyhernandez6558]

Hi thank you so much for making this video... I ordered a 44in polypro 🙄🙆 is this a no go if I'm like a learning hooping again? I already have as weighted 40in 1.5 don't know if it has a psi or anything it's definitely thick but it surely isn't moving slowly 😂 can't keep the dagon thing up

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Hi Kimberly! 44in is outside of my personal range of sizes I usually go for, but everyone’s journey is different so it could work well for you depending on your body’s measurements! I hope you can start finding your flow with it :)

[@kimberlyhernandez6558]

@@IndigoFlowArts thanks I have a weighted 1.5 40 in and it's been tedious ...I get that so many suggest weighted because it goes slow but this is not going slow enough 😆🤣😂🙆

[@marilynrichards3551]

Thank you!!! Wish I saw this before I bought my first hoop :o

[@emilybinx9115]

Seriously!! Wish I had known these things when I began!

[@annabellehawley9458]

This is super helpful! I’ve been getting kinda down because my hooping practices haven’t been the best but this taught me what I was doing wrong. Thanks so much! Love your channel!

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Annabelle Hawley I love you! Thank you for the support, I’m glad this helped you out! ❤️

[@dancingsquirrel]

"Hopefully, that's rain..." LOL That was awesome! Great tips!

[@trinitymccormick6481]

I read that as she said it

[@Camvisuals120]

This is so dope

[@oliviabrents1089]

This was incredibly helpful!

[@user-by2tt7cw4s]

so helpful! about to make my first hoop.

[@laylabowling799]

Hi I’m 5,5 I wanna focus on tricks and dance wat hoop do I need

[@IndigoFlowArts]

5/8ths polypro! generally anywhere between 25” and 28”, measure that out first with a cheap hula hoop to get an idea of the size proportion!

[@teresewhritenour4214]

THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@summerssanctuary]

just got back from my first year of electric forest and i had to start hooping as well haha :) and my hoop IS too big for me as well. i just wanted to start hooping as soon as i got back and jumped the gun lol. i just ordered a smaller polypro so i can get tricks a tad better. youre awesome though this is super informative :)

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Summer thank you so much!! Haha I tend to rush into things but I don’t regret anything about my hoop journey 🙈 happy hooping!

[@blakeowensmotivation4873]

EF!!!!! 💪 🐻 👍

[@lindabeebe7065]

Absolutely do not go play with kiddie hoops. That’s just failure in a box. If you’re only going to buy one hoop, get a 3/4 inch polyethylene hoop that comes to just under your breasts when standing. You may think it’s too big, but as a beginner or someone who hasn’t hooped since they were eight, it will give you immediate success. Then, you can try the same hoop, only this time have it come to just above your bellybutton. From there, you can begin trying the lighter weight polypro hoops which are lighter and move much faster.

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Linda Beebe it could work for some people! Especially people who tend to like the polypro-style hoops. Everyone’s preferences are different ☺️

[@anjajansen3560]

Kiddie hoops do work great for hand-hooping tricks & isolations, though :) I got two and I use them a lot (next to my normal hoop)! The fact that they are light and smaller is really handy for many tricks :)

[@monicaholbrook1472]

Hey there. Thanks for this video. Do you mind if I ask how tall you are? I am 5ft. The 1.2 formula puts me just under 35 inches.

[@KittyHugFitness]

Thank you for sharing part of your journey and for your advice!! This helped me a lot and is super inspiring. You are a beautiful light!! 🤗💜💜💜

[@Jazzymariexx]

coincidence you mentioned moving around while you’re learning. i’ve only been hooping for 3 weeks but today i just started moving around more and tricks came so much easier !!!

[@brandyv8584]

Hi, I'm interested in starting to hoop. I'm 5'1 and I'm looking to burn calories and focus on my core. Would the best option be poly pro or PSI tubing for what I'm wanting to do?

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Brandy V PSI for sure! We’re the same height, holla!

[@kaydenrees8500]

So what kind of hoop did you buy at the electric forest? And what size? Ive been told you should jsut have lots of sizes of hoops anyway

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Kayden Rees I bought two 30 inch poly pro hoops, 1/2” thickness. Having lots of hoops totally helps because you can experiment with different tricks and taking it fast or slow depending on how you’re feeling!

[@Im._.puriti]

I'm soo glad I'm watching this cause I'm a beginner Flow artist my main props are wands, poi, silks and sometimes pole but I recently seen more hooper especially on Instagram so I'm hear for all the hype🌀🌀 Thank you for sharing your journey 🌬🍃🦋

[@dreamerforev3r]

how much were your hoops at forest? this will be my first year and I already have an LED and a travel hoop but I want to put aside some money to buy a forest hoop I just think it will be a special hoop

[@IndigoFlowArts]

madison claire sherlin sorry I’m just now seeing this! Did you end up getting a hoop? I waited til the last day so it was 2 for 15 I think? Or 2 for 30!

[@Beauty_and_Light]

Where can I buy my first weighted hoop?

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Hi there! I have personally never bought a weighted hoop. I would recommend going with something that has lots of reviews!

[@astallasalex]

Thanks so0o0o much for making this vid!! I feel that all beginner hoopers should watch this. I've been hooping for a bit, but I really wish I knew some of these details before I started 😩 firstly, I bought it online so BIG no-no considering my first hoop's tubing was WAY too thick + heavy at first although it was the right diameter (I THINK it was polyethylene??). Considering my wrists were so weak back then and would get hurt with ANY off-body hooping, it obv wasn't a good fit, so I needed to buy a large-diameter polypro (large diameter for more weight thus slower spin speed) RIGHT after buying the heavier hoop I mentioned (and you know hoops can be spensive esp online so YIKES @ buying 2 back to back.... 💔😭). But thankfully now, I've been able to work my way up to a thicker hoop with a smaller diameter. I didn't wanna change the way it "feels" too much re: the spin speed since I'm still a beginner I need it to be on the slower side, how much it stressed out my wrists, etc etc. This was a LONG comment 😅 lol but thanks so much for the tips!!! 🌞🙏🏻 really appreciate you and the vid! 🌻

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Alexandria Velazquez I love this, thank you so much!! Hashtags RELATABLE sis!

[@justhannat15]

What should mine diameter be? I’m 5’7 and slim

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Measure the distance from the floor to your lower belly button, or slightly below. If you’re getting a hoop larger than 30” go for HDPE as it will be more durable!

[@SaS-mc1yl]

Thank you dear:-)I'm 5feet&lean, can I buy a 40" for my beginner hooping? Before I didn't know&maybe got a kid's hoop must be around 25" lol. Was going nowhere with it. Please reply. God bless.

[@dikichomu]

I think 36"-38" should be a good size for you. I am 5'4 and got 40", I could hoop in less than 15 minutes of trying. All the best!

[@IndigoFlowArts]

40” is personally too large for me, the biggest size I have been comfortable with is 32”! I am 5’1 :) sorry for the late reply, I hope this helps!!

[@spaceca.t]

The 33” hoop is that one measured OD or ID ?

[@IndigoFlowArts]

I don't remember I'm sorry! I couldn't find the receipt email :(

[@Chandal543]

I can’t hula hoop for the life of me. I’ve tried every tip. I just can’t hoop around my waist

[@Judessin]

I found it easier to start with weighted hoops, im still trying to switch to non weighted, but i got technique down with weighted ones

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Have you tried personalized lessons/is that an option in your area?

[@meligdance6797]

That was super helpful!

[@kaydenrees8500]

And your beautiful thank you for all the info, im still learning but im looking at buying a 36 inch polypro 3/4 im 130 lbs and 5`4

[@IndigoFlowArts]

Kayden Rees thank you so much, I’m happy to provide the info ❤️ that sounds like a great size to start out!

[@l0uann3]

How heavy should a hoop be for beginners? I found one at 300 grams but I feel its too light

[@IndigoFlowArts]

It depends how you’ll be practicing with the hoop. Weighted hoops are generally considered better for fitness, and they can be a bit riskier if you’re doing certain tricks like coinspins. Those are usually safer and easier with lighter hoops. Consider what you want to learn and how that might be affected by the hoop weight that you choose!

[@dragonflyginger]

🙏💚

[@noseexplorer]

What diameter should i get if im barely starting ?

[@IndigoFlowArts]

porceliandoll hi there! It depends on your height

[@IndigoFlowArts]

porceliandoll you are least want it to be somewhere between the top of your belly button or just below your breast line

[@TheLszanto]

I'm interested in finding someone in my area that makes hoops. I'm in Clarkston MI.

[@SSNUTHIN]

I make my own out of a roll of 3\4" PE tubing and it works, but there's a few parts that are tricky like getting it perfectly level. If you don't have access to a big hot level area like a driveway, you'll want a heat gun. I also had a lot of trial and error about finding hoop tapes that I like and had good grip. When I finally figure out how to make a hoop propeely balanced in an apartment I'll post a tutorial. In the meanwhile my hoops go all over the place because they're a little wobbly haha.

[@marilynmainwaring9978]

Thank you soooo much 😘

[@JoJulian]

Thank you for this video =)

[@anonymph4570]

Me watching this right after buying a hoop online cuz the pandemic wont let me check out the hoop shops T.T

[@IndigoFlowArts]

anonymph lmao!! Do you have in-person hoop shops in your area?!

[@anonymph4570]

@@IndigoFlowArts hi! and noo its like a two hour ride and its in sort of red zone so T ^ T Cant wait to dive into the hula hoop community here once its all clear!

[@greenhippie5360]

*pounds per square inch

[@chloeeanthea]

You sound exactly like Vanessa Morgan omg

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

The hoop is a measuring divice for my religion. Your using it wrong.

[@jassmynefernandez7689]

Have you heard of versatility? When something can be used for more than one purpose…. It’s not “wrong” just different.

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

@@jassmynefernandez7689 Crime to own live with dog/animals inside city limits. Get the dog's out!

[@Wizardwiwizard]

Too many unnecessary talking and a waste of time. The world need to-the-point informations.

[@meg3695]

Wizardwiwizard what the world needs is people who spread positivity instead of spew negativity. her video was informative and if you were actually interested in the topic, you wouldn't think it was a "waste of time". next time, use logic and maybe look at the length of the video and the topic and DONT CLICK ON IT if you aren't interested. it isn't rocket science. hope you find peace and healing for that nasty, unnecessary hatred in your heart. ❤️

[@SSNUTHIN]

I subbed before the video was even over. I needed new inspiration thank you!

[@heatherhaston6267]

She is absolutely right on that don't but your 1st one online u won't likely get tune right size lol. I didn't