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Our Generous Community
Thank you for a wonderful and heartwarming day!
I watched Pania’s eyes tear up when she saw the big pile of donations next to our hoops. I don’t think she expected so much generousity in the park today and I was overwhelmed myself. I’d brought one large box to put everything in. We filled that box up and had another box and about 10 bags more!
You are all quite amazing. In addition to the cooking condiments we collected, we received 20,000 yen in cash donations. Wow! And thanks so much to Sareh who organised the free market and called on her Couchsurfing connections to come out, too.
As we were walking all of the bags and boxes out to the street to find a taxi, Pania told me she knows the people who will be on the Peace Boat cooking team using all of these things. I could see her imagining the scene up north as we loaded the trunk of the taxi with all of the donations – it was filled to the brim. And there were four shiny new Hooplovers hoops riding in the back seat, so not only are we feeding the evacuees in Ishinomaki, but we’re giving them some fun and exercise as well.
Thank you!
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4th Sunday Spin donation drive
I got a message from our friend Pania at the Peace Boat today. Peace Boat is a Japan-based NGO that’s been delivering hula hoops from Japan to kids around the world thanks to our World Hoop Day fundraising. Now they are helping out with relief efforts in Tohoku.
Let’s offer our support at this month’s 4th Sunday Spin with some supplies that they need. We are specifically looking for cooking condiments on Sunday 3/27:
- soy sauce
- miso
- salt
- cooking oil
Bring them to the park during the hoop jam (or a monetary donation if you prefer – or both if you are feeling flush) and I will make sure they get to Peace Boat HQ in time for their departure to Tohoku.
If you can’t make it to the park on Sunday and would like to donate, please see the information in Pania’s message below:
Many people in the affected areas are still suffering for lack of food, with only bread or instant packaged food. Within freezing conditions, there is an urgent need to provide people with hot, nutritious meals. From March 23 Peace Boat will begin to provide 500 hot meals per day for people in evacuation centres in Ishinomaki City, and will continue to do this over the long-term.
For this reason we now urgently need monetary donations to buy provisions, and donations of the following material goods: Large tents, blue camping sheets, propane gas, propane stoves, portable gas stoves, gas cylinders, briquette fuel, water tanks, large saucepans, large woks, bowls, colanders, cooking knives, ladles, tongs, rice scoops, measuring cups, chopping boards, plastic containers, paper cups, saran wrap, aluminium foil, table wipes, towels, kitchen cleaning fluid, sponges, metal scourers, cooking condiments (salt, miso, soy sauce, oil, dashi etc).
Shipping methods: It is easiest if the items can be brought either directly or posted to the Peace Boat Center Tokyo (B1, 3-13-1 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo 169-0075, Japan). If there are any items that are too big to be brought here, please contact us directly for collection.
Packing methods – packed in cardboard boxes (or in a way that is easy to carry if impossible) – only one category of item in each box – different items might be sent to different places – make sure the contents and amount is clearly written on the box – also include a detailed itemised list on A4 paper inside the box
Deadline
Cooking items: March 31, 2011 (Thu)
Containers: Anytime during activities
Details on the Peace Boat relief project and other ways to donate are available on their website.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and I’m looking forward to spinning with you on Sunday.
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Hoop(oetry)
Do you express yourself through poetry as well as movement in the hoop? Why not submit one or two of your hoop-inspired poems for inclusion in a special poetry anthology?
Jenny Hill, hooper, poet and publisher based in the US (she’s also my sister), is compiling a chapbook of poetry about hooping:
“I believe very much in standing inside of a circle to look outward. You look out and see opportunities, make new friends, become inspired to create. Consider this call for submissions a yawp from the center of my circle. Please write and share your poetry about hooping with us.”
Submit your hoop-inspired poem before May 2. Inquiries and details: http://hoopoetry.blogspot.com/
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GW 2011 Guru-guru Camp
April 28 – May 5, 2011 @ Niijima Campground • FREE!
CHECK OUT THE INFO FOR 2012 GURU-GURU CAMP
Hop the ferry from Tokyo to Niijima for a Golden Week getaway. We’ll hoop and spin our toys on the beach and in the grassy campground. Stay one night or all week; it’s up to you. Themed hoop workshops every morning and time to chill out, spin out, relax, explore, and enjoy. Hoop, poi, staff, juggling, fire and other spinners all welcome. Non-spinning friends, too.
Full details, access info and more.
GWぐるぐるキャンプ
４月２８日〜５月５日＠新島キャンプ場 • 無料！
ゴールデンウィーク休暇のための新島に行きましょう。ビーチや草で覆われたキャンプ場で私たちのフープをスピンします。滞在は一晩、またはすべての週、それはあなた次第です。非キャンパーは、島の多くの旅館の一つにとどまることができる。
テーマフープは毎朝のワークショップ！素晴らしいサイクリング、サーフィン、ガラスアート、リラックスして探索し、楽しむ空間の多くは新島にあります。フープ、ポイ、スタッフ、ジャグリング、火災や他のスピナーすべてを歓迎。あまりにも非回転を見る。
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Costume Making
On Sunday 10.10.10 it will be Chill Night at Spin Matsuri..
One of the workshops we are holding is Costume Making!
So keep this in mind and bring some extra clothing with you! Maybe you have some shirts or pants that your really don’t love anymore…but! you can make something new out of them and it is super fun! Not only are you recycling your own clothing and saving money but now you will be able to wear something that you made! and we all know that something handmade is alot more special than anything you can buy in any old store…
So remember to bring some extra clothes with you to Spin Matsuri!
See you soon!
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Less than a week away! YES!
Less than a week away and we are ready to go!
For all that have signed up and paid please take some time to print out your Spin Matsuri 2010 Guidebooks and look them over. If you have any questions please contact us at spinmatsuri.gmail.com.
We are all buzzing around with excitement! We can not wait to meet all of you!
Sunday Night Chill Night..World Hoop Day..10.10.10 has alot to offer at Spin Matsuri!
We will open the night with some light yoga by Shanel.
The rest of the night you can create some new styles of clothing in the Clothing Tent..help create the Spin Matsuri Mandala in the Mandala Tent..dance..hoop..relax with some Theta Healing by Tomoko..walk around and shop for a new hoop or just lay back in the Pillow Tent and listen to some music…It is up to you…What is Mandala?..What is Theta Healing?..
Theta Healing Booth
Theta Healing is a type Energy Healing Technique that works on all levels of your being, including: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual by clearing the blocks and obstacles that are preventing you from achieving your fullest potential in your life. At Chill night on Sunday, there will be 2 group sessions, one in English and one in Japanese. I will demonstrate a short one on one session and we will have a fun group session, changing our negative beliefs to positive beliefs so we can get ready for the last day of Spin Matsuri with a sparkly positive attitude!! Looking forward to chilling with you all! Tomoko
シータヒーリングブース
シータヒーリングは米国で開発されたエネルギー療法です。このヒーリングテクニックを利用し、潜在意識に潜む、ネガティブな思い込みをクリアにして、ポジティブな思い込みに変え、自分がもっていない感覚、感情を呼び覚ます事によってあなたの肉体、精神、感情、スピリチュアル面をグレードアップする事ができます。なぁんて、難しい説明はともかく・・・日曜日のチルナイトでは、日本語と英語の２つのグループセッションを開きます。短時間の個人セッションのデモンストレーションの後には、みんなで「思い込みの変換」のグループセッションを体験していただきます。スピン祭り最終日に備えて、すっきりしたい方、充電したい方、どうぞご参加お待ちしています♪ Tomoko
Mandala love
Mandala (मण्डल) is a Sanskrit word that means “circle”.
Mandala creativity is the joy of bringing together meditation, intention and creation. Mandalas are a healing process to awaken your true self by radiating the light from within you. Quiet your mind, relax your body and lift your spirit with this sacred art. During Chill Night at Spin Matsuri there will be a Mandala Tent..Where we can all create one Mandala together. There will be a rainbow of colored pencils and gel pens for all your creating needs..you can lead yourself through a small breathing practice before you begin using your “light wands”(pens and pencils) to create a gorgeous mandala together using black paper. Creating mandalas relaxes the mind body and spirit so it fits into our Chill Night perfectly.
Check out this link below for more info on the sacred circle mandala. www.mandalalove.weebly.com
We can not wait to see you at Spin Matsuri..get your smile..hoops..poi and love ready for a fantastic weekend! see you soon!
Fall is here and so is Spin Matsuri! well in about 10 sleeps!
Time is flying and so are we! We have all been working very hard to make Spin Matsuri a memorable event! So supercharge yourself..start getting those hoops cleaned up and ready to spin …start packing those bags with all the comforts you need and recharge you energy with healthy eats so you have the energy to hoop..dance..play..take in nature and meet new faces!
Our 3 day retreat ticketing has closed. We now offer our 1 day tickets for 10/10/10! WOW now that is going to be a strong beautiful day! We have a special offer for October 10th..Buy your 1 day ticket before 10.06.10 and get a special discount of 15,000 yen…that is 3000 yen off the regular ticket price of 18,000 yen! What is included? 4 great 90 minute workshops taught by teachers from all over the world! Resort access + all-you-can eat buffet lunch..and alot of amazing men and women to share the love of the sacred circle and the love of life we all have within…So if you think you can not hoop..recharge your thinking and believe that you can do anything..Spin Matsuri is not only about hoops, dance, flow, glow and movement..its about community, magic, healing through smiles and laughter and inspiration. We wish for you to walk away from Spin Matsuri feeling a bit lighter than you did when you arrived. We really want to see you there, so take some time out and come join us on this magical 10.10.10 day …
If you are interested in purchasing a 1 day ticket for 10.10.10 please email us at spinmatsuri@gmail.com and we will answer any questions you may have for us.
Thank you for being you!
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Congratulations!
Heather D is coming to Spin Matsuri as the winner of our contest.
A three year resident of Japan, Heather is a massage therapist and yogini who has been looking for a creative, positive community. Her experience at a hoop jam earlier this year “brought out a playful energy” that she enjoyed.
Special super thanks to the anonymous friend who donated the ticket and made this contest possible.
今年参加出来ない友人からチケットを1枚寄付してもらいました。チケット獲得したくないですか?
どうしてスピン祭りに参加したいのかを140文字以内で書いてtwitterやspinmatsuri@gmail.comにお送り下さい。エントリーは9月27日5時pm締切です。発表は9月28日火曜日になります。
この賞には10月9日から2泊3日のスピン祭り中の全てのワークショップへの参加、6回のお食事、ホテルでの2泊分の費用が含まれております。開催中千葉県にあるリゾート迄の交通費は含まれません。
We have one retreat ticket donated by a friend who can’t attend this year. Would you like to win it?
In 140 characters, tell us why you should be at Spin Matsuri! Tweet @spinmatsuri or mail your entry to spinmatsuri@gmail.com before 5pm on Mon 9/27. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, 9/28.
The ticket prize includes all workshops from 10/9 – 10/11, 6 meals and two nights hotel . It does not include transportation to/from the resort in Chiba.