Hi, I'm Mika.
founder of Fans of Hooping
hula hoop barcelona
I started Hula Hooping in the United Kingdom, (2001-2007) Thanks also to the search with my friends for a healthy way to have fun...
At that time I used to work in an office as a group manager, people from all over Europe, I had many responsibilities and working with goals made me mentally very tired.
When I found the Hula Hoop I started using it at the end of my work day and on weekends and every time I saw it I would do it at least a couple of times...
I liked it a lot and most importantly, it made me feel happy after playing with it, and when I was playing it I didn't remember anything and I completely disconnected... I was just with him and myself... so I followed!
I learned a lot from that experience and "Hula Hooping" changed my life at that time even though I didn't know it yet.
"...I remember that each movement took an average of 2 weeks and some even months and years..."
I started to practice Hula Hoop every day, many times alone after work, it was a time when there was no Youtube or tutorials especially not many adults practiced this discipline in Europe, sometimes it was difficult, frustrating sometimes I got mad at him I always wanted to try to achieve things that I didn't even know if they were possible, the challenge was always Hooping in various parts of the body, outside and from both directions... and that's when I realized that it's possible!_cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ that practice takes you where you believe! what can you get! and you just need hours of practice, determination and confidence
... I remember that each movement took an average of 2 weeks and some even months and years...
The most beautiful part of this process was discovering the "state of flow", I had developed such a close relationship with the hoop that allowed me to develop my authentic movement, getting lost alone with the hoop led me to a reality without time, not paying attention to anything else led me to a psychological well-being that I had never experienced before, growth and long-term well-being were what always kept me more motivated.
"I hope I can find them one day and share with you.
Much hula hoop love."
"...investigating with him means investigating yourself, creating with him is like giving voice to your interior and this allows me to lose myself in immense possibilities..."
Over time everything grew in me and through my studies and research I was able to better understand how the circle is a very powerful pattern, researching with it means investigating yourself, creating with it is like giving voice to your interior and this me It allows me to lose myself in immense possibilities... Thanks to the hula hoop I learned to know myself better, and today it is an active meditation for me and a re-connection with myself whenever I need it.
I moved to Barcelona in 2007 where I reconnected with my interests: Art and Expression and Flow. I have been giving Hula Hoop classes and giving away Hula Hoops since my arrival with a great desire to share with more people.
Barcelona opened the doors for me to investigate the Art of Movement and body awareness through different expressions such as Capoeira, AcroYoga, Clown Techniques, Physical Theatre, Aerial Acrobatics, Duo Acrobatics, Alchemy of the Body and a fusion of various contemporary techniques to connect and recognize my body and finally ... I have left office work since 2012 where I decided to go around the world with some friends and my Hula Hoop... From there all this started... transform what was my passion in my work, toNow that I have lived in Barcelona for more than 15 years, I really enjoy the possibility of doing what I like!
Thanks to the people who have given me their support and trust until today,
together we have created FANS OF HOOPING !!!!
I thank all the collaborators of Fans of Hooping, who help us make the Hula Hoop known so that we can share, and all the students in the last 16 years!
"I want the circle to become a tool that brings us closer to ourselves, that allows us to get to know each other better, feel more and be happy."
I hug you from meheart Hulero to yours
michael pes
aka mika