What is the secret to bunny hopping?

[TigerMom]

Holy Crap! TE forums work miracles.

I tried both front wheel lift methods. The first method did not work for me. The second video with Allison Dunlap's method works great.

I actually lifted my front wheel 3 inches off of the ground (inconsistently but frequently)!!!!!!

Now I just have to work on the timing. Once I get my timing down, I'm ready to try the foam noodle and then a curb.

When I get the front wheel lift technique down, I will try to do the bunny hop. In fact, I'm going to see if I can change the title of this thread to front wheel lift. Sigh. I just tried to edit the title, but I am unable.
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)

[TigerMom]

Irulan is so kind to provide me front and rear wheel lift and bunny hopping techniques.

I did practice them.

My problem regarding the bunny hopping is....

How do I switch my backward lean in the front wheel lift to leaning forward for the rear wheel lift in a smooth quick motion (I feel like I am not able to switch my body positions quick enough)? Also, I feel like I'm going to fall forward over my handlebars when I lean forward for the rear wheel lift. Is that what it is supposed to feel like?
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2012 Specialized Amira Elite, upgraded carbon handle bars, Jett saddle 143mm switched to 145mm 2012 Selle Italia Max SLR Gel Flow saddle
2010 Santa Cruz Juliana with R kit and Crampon pedals
2011 Specialized Ariel Sport,suspension post,Serfas Rx Women's Microfiber saddle (sold)

[Irulan]

Practice. Practice. Practice. For me, getting confident, secure and strong in each movement individually before combining them was the key.

If you feel like you are falling forward, making sure your feet are strong in the pedals: keeping your weight below your hips; not leaning on the handlebars. I hope that makes sense. Hip position is one of the keys.