When hooping, the sacrum gently rocks from front to back, creating a wave-like motion throughout the spine and skeleton. The sacrum, located at the base of the spinal cord, is the central bone of the pelvis, made up of five fused vertebrae. This bone plays a crucial role in our body’s movement and energy flow. Situated in front of the sacrum is the sacral plexus, a network of nerves that governs the pelvic organs and legs. Sacral rocking stimulates this plexus, helping to release energy blocks and fascia restrictions within the pelvis. It also frees up the fascia surrounding the craniosacral system, which houses cerebrospinal fluid, the spinal cord, and the brain. The word “sacrum” shares its roots with the word “sacred,” and is associated with the second chakra, the belly chakra, which influences sexuality, creativity, and emotions.
The abdomen is the core of our being, often regarded as the “seat of the soul” by cultures worldwide. It is where we first received energy from our mothers through the umbilical cord, nourishing us with blood, oxygen, and nutrients. Throughout life, this area continues to sustain us physically, emotionally, and energetically.
The belly is also the body’s center of gravity, with fascia—a web of connective tissue—spiraling out from the navel, binding together our organs, muscles, tissues, and skeleton. Massaging the abdomen tones the muscles and fascia, improves blood and lymph circulation, realigns the organs, eases digestive issues, and nurtures sexual health. When these abdominal restrictions are released, we can experience deep belly laughs and connect with our gut emotions.
Traditional Mayan healers believe the body’s energetic center lies in the reproductive organs, with many health problems linked to a prolapsed uterus or prostate caused by weak abdominal fascia and muscles. Strengthening these muscles through exercise and massage enhances strength, flexibility, circulation, and balance.
Belly hooping provides a gentle massage to the abdomen and lower back through rhythmic movements and smooth pressure. This activity tones the internal and external obliques, rectus abdominis, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, and gluteal muscles. Incorporating leg and arm hooping further tones and massages muscles throughout the body. The combination of massage and movement makes hooping an excellent self-healing practice.
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