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Your insights and advice needed re. *fear* of bruising
Hey lovely pole posse,
I am a newbie, this week will be my 14th week at class
For the past month going x2 classes per week: one class is for beginner tricks, the other for flexibility and transitions/choreo with little pole work.
I also have a pole at home and have just restarted my 30 day take off here at StudioVeena. xx
Unfortunately for me I am renowned for starting and then giving up when things get difficult!
I only got to day 12 of the Take Off last timeThis week I notice my hesitation when trying to practice …
I seem to be fearful of getting more bruising, and so tend to *pull out* of turns or when I practice tricks. Its like my mind does it automatically and I cant stop.
Eg, with the fireman spin I just cant seem to connedt me feet with the pole, when I used to be able to!
This is disappointing as I felt so pleased with my progress until now, and I know the only way to get used to the bruising is to keep practicing!!
Unfortunately for me I have always bruised very easily (since childhood),
I seem to be a little thin-skinned in more ways than one!
and I also hate folks pointing out my bruises and asking where I got them.
At the moment the pole is just for meMy hubby, who has been very supportive until now, has also become a little paranoid that everyone will think he is rough-handling me …! He seems to mention this daily
At the moment I am using a bruise cream which helps a little (called Hirudoid here in aust),
i also have arnica cream in my bag and take homeopathic arnica. Plus Iron and vit C supplements.
But to be honest the main issue is the hesitation I feel when trying to practice!?!
The *pulling out* of individual moves rather than being able to dive in completely.
It is really hindering my progress.I have many other questions for everyone but will leave it there for now!
Your experience and advice would be much appreciated.
Thank you! xx
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