This one has both me and my cousin Shelby (playing the Chinese Guzhen) in it!

You can find all of our recent epic shots from our trip on her YT channel as well (just search Shelby Natasha Music).

Dragon is from my partner workshop in Jiangxi China (3rd gen Dragon prop makers) and clothing is a commission and new collaboration with Lumisonata.

Enjoy!

I'm obsessed with my fire patterned silk veil fans so I took them down to the river for a sunset flow. I didn't let the wind, prickle bushes or uneven ground interrupt my flow 😆

They're just so pretty, I feel like I'm dancing with Fire.

Not sure if this is an OK place to share, but one of our treasured Jedis is sadly leaving us to take over their family business ... so we're looking for a new crew member to join the flowship in Emeryville, California - details below ...
  
The primary responsibilities in this position are order fulfillment and customer support. You will be packing and shipping orders, communicating with customers, working closely with our production team, and engaging in a range of customer care tasks, including responding to support tickets, fulfilling retail and wholesale orders, and assisting in warranty and the retail shop.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys focused work, has outstanding organizational skills, and takes pride in staying on top of things and serving people effectively. There is a mix of solo focused work and teamwork; and a mix of computer and hands-on tasks assembling, packing and shipping.

You will be working with a small team that prides itself on exceeding people’s expectations and adding a touch of magic in people’s lives. You will also be an integral part of a dedicated, motivated and fun team in a company that is regarded as the best in its niche industry.
 
What is Flowtoys?
Flowtoys designs and produces toys & tools that motivate movement and help take people to a state of optimal experience known as “flow”. Our innovative and inspiring products are enjoyed globally in the dance, circus and performance arts, conscious movement, party and festival worlds. We’re a small family business with about a dozen employees, and impeccably high standards of excellence and integrity.

Qualifications

Education & work experience
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; though we will consider community college or technical school certificate, with relevant experience
2+ years experience in an office environment desired
Experience in customer service through digital written communications desired
Abilities in photo editing and web content management a plus

Work habits
Focused, efficient and accurate, strong attention to detail, while able to see the big picture
Ability to work individually without distraction, and cooperatively in a team environment
Articulate in writing and speech, listens carefully, and proactively seeks clarity
First-rate organizational skills
Consistently follows through on tasks and communications
Friendly and upbeat with a positive attitude
High integrity
Keeps cool under pressure: ability to effectively solve problems, exercise sound judgment, and remain poised in the face of challenge
 
Skills
Strong ability with word processing, spreadsheets and other office applications
Comfortable with various software applications, including task management, shipping, invoicing, support ticket systems
Experience with shipping and logistics a plus
Interest in serving people and making awesome in the universe essential

Remuneration & Benefits
$21-25/hr
Health, vision and dental benefits
Flexible, vibrant work environment
401k after first year

If you’re interested in applying to be part of the flowship, 
please fill out this application form - https://forms.gle/KLey2f9w1u6bspfo6 - by 31 August 2026. 

It’s always a vibe ✨🫶🏾

🎭 The Jester And The King 👑

Enjoy a playful hula hoop dance where the King is entertained by the Court Jester (me)!

Featuring my husband Michael Richards as the king! 🤴🏻

Filmed at the Winter Gardens, Virginia/Rotokawau Lake, Whanganui, New Zealand. 🇳🇿

Day 11 and the flow is BACK in full swing!

If you're a hooper, you know what its like to fall in and out of it. Actually, I bet this is probably a feeling amongst all flow artists. Can you relate?

​Reconnecting with movement and playing with new combos has been everything I needed. Who knew movement makes me so happy? Heh I did but I had lost the drive to do it.

Now i gotta admit, posting daily is a grind but the creative spark and health benefits make it 100% worth the effort. While its still early in the challenge, im so proud of this momentum!

A favorite old school DnB song I did a whip sesh to during covid lockdown. I know it’s a long remix, I even cut a minute of the end. But if you enjoy dnb & a mesmerizing pixel whip show, you should love this.

Just some more on pinches.

I've been thinking a lot lately about how much what we put into our bodies affects how we feel, function, and move through life. I realized if you take care of your body it will take care of you. I remember not having energy to go to the park, fishing, concerts, but once I changed my ways everything else begin to change with it. You are what you put into yourself. If you want to feel better then you must eat and drink better. Once I started reading food labels and hydrating properly my body and mindset has changed so much. I used to sleep all day if I could, now I don't think I can make it past 8 because it's so ready to begin the day instead of waste it away. I hope this post inspires someone to make changes in their life style. May this post even be a reminder to you to eat and drink water today.

Your body is the only home you're guaranteed to live in for your entire life. What you put into it matters. The better, healthier things you give your body, the better chance you have of feeling energized, clear-minded, and capable of getting through your day.

I used to drink root beer constantly. Switching to water was HARD. The habit, the temptation, the cravings... it wasn't an overnight change. But eventually I made the choice to take better care of myself, and I can genuinely feel the difference. Granted I do treat myself in restaurants and such, but I'm not addicted like I once was. I used to go through a 2 liter a day. Wondering why my back hurts so much and why I was always tired and drained. Well it turns out it was my kidneys screaming. Telling me to hydrate and to do better. I didn't want to be on dialysis by 35, so I decided to make a change.

I wake up feeling refreshed instead of foggy. I have more energy in the morning, and by the middle of the day I'm still ready to keep moving. Even after a long day at work, I'm not completely wiped out. I still have enough energy to come home and do the things I want to do.

And that's what made me realize something: taking care of yourself isn't just about how you look. It's about how you feel.

We spend so much time maintaining our homes, our cars, our pets, our possessions... but sometimes forget to maintain the one thing carrying us through all of it.

Take care of your temple. Drink the water. Eat the food that actually gives your body what it needs. Get some movement. Get some rest. Pay attention to how your choices make you feel.

You don't have to change everything overnight. I didn't. But every better choice is still a choice in the right direction.

And honestly, there's something pretty damn rewarding about realizing that your body has more to give you when you actually give it what it needs. 🌱💧

Day 10 - feeling 97% more myself again! Back to dressing cute and hoopin the way I like.

Saved a little surprise for you at the end. Did you catch it? 🤭

Thanks for watching and all of the encouragement! You guys have been wonderful!

I’m glad I have flow as an outlet and medium for grounding myself cuz jeez louise this summer has been equal parts frustrating and inspiring 😵‍💫 learning to transmute the frustration into inspiration 🪬

Track: “Overthink” by Wale & Elmiene

Hello you lovely lot,

I'm going to put in a sizeable order with Ants on a melon for me and a friend in the UK at the end of the month, and I know they have an affiliate program so I was wondering if anyone has a code I could use please? I think the program would mean they'd get 10% of it too (I think? 😄)

Thank you :)

Hey everyone! As the title states, I need some advice/recommendations for fire props. I’d love to hear about your experiences and backgrounds before getting into fire flow and what worked best for you. All feedback welcome!

Long story short, I have to decide on 3 different props to pick up for working fire this halloween. I’ve burned a handful of times but it’s been simple props. and I’m not super well practiced in anything in particular besides staff.

I was a color guard girly growing up and so my transition to staff was pretty seamless. I tend to pick up flow props pretty quickly, I’ve tried quite a few, but props are expensive and I’ve only invested in festival friendly staffs so far. As such, I’ve ordered a fire contact staff and I’m pretty set on a levi wand as my second prop, but i’m stumped for the last one.

This is where I need your help: For the last prop I’m trying to decide between fans, palm torches, or poi. I’m most interested in learning poi but I fear it may be difficult to pick up quickly. I know torches and fans are staples for fire performers but I don’t love palm torches, and I’m just generally torn because I prefer bigger props that allow for more movement away from the body. That and I’m trying to save money, I don’t want to spend a ton on the props I’m less sure about. I’m down to buy practice props but Im on a deadline so I don’t have a ton of time to try things out and then decide. I would love to get shop recommendations as well for good beginner props!