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I have found low carb effective. Once you get used to eating that way, it’s pretty easy. Here’s a blog that has a lot of south beach recipes. I kinda got in a rut of a chicken breast and a green veggie. She moves beyond that and has a lot of creative recipes.
Every one I have made was very good.
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For wrist burns, top of the foot burns and shin burns, I cut the top of a pair of socks and use that for protection. Black of course –you know to be sexy. Works great and is washable.
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Not to negate the advice about both sides because that is important. But when I go into a twisted grip from the air. I invert then go to a crucifix. So at that point you can let go with your hands and put in either position. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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I struggle with this too. I watch videos of myself and I look like I'm pissed off. But I'm not. I'm having a great time. One thing I've recently realized is that when I concentrate I tend to slightly clinch my jaw. So I'm trying to soften my jaw (without becoming a mouth breather :-). Then when I'm not going for a big smile, I can hopefully look like I'm having a good time. It's hard. I'm going to try some of the ideas. thanks
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iAries–I struggled with the cradle (or apprentice) to butterfly. I thought it was my flexibility. However, I had an instructor give me a few good pointers. Once you get in the cradle drop both hands some. You can't get your leg above your top hand if it is really high. Dropping your lower hand allows you to lean back. That's the second tip. Lean your torso away from the pole so that it is basically parallel to the floor. Then it's much easier to get your leg up to the pole.
If you have someone to spot you, it gives you some time to play with these adjustments before you get too tired.
Hope that helps
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The Vertitude in Los Angeles, specifically Canoga Park. Sergia Anderson is the owner. They teach pole, silks and aerial hoop. It's a great studio. Good equipment and quality instruction.
Enjoy
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Hey tacha–I was thinking about you last post where you said you were having trouble completing your invert into the straddle. Maybe try this. Once you are in the position you said you could do– your knees to your chest your hips are in front of the pole , stop thinking about your legs. Instead think about your back. Pretend you are in a recliner and someone pulls the lever so you lean back. Keep you knees tucked. Arms bent and tight. Look at the ceiling. It's tempting to try to look at your feet. Avoid the temptation.
Think recliner on the back and look at the ceiling.
I hope this helps
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I have chrome at home and stainless at the studio I go to. I really struggled when I started on the stainless. I agree it can be very frustrating. I've found the really helps my legs to be sticky. Like Rumey says you can be too dry and addresses this without becoming greasy. I ordered the sample set and found I like the ultra the best. (They had free shipping a couple of days ago. Not sure if it is still offered).
At home I also turn up the heat before I start dancing. If it's really cold (okay SoCal cold), I may wear leg warmers and sweats while I cook dinner etc. Then I'm physically warm even a little sweaty. This helps me a lot.
And of course grip aids for bad ass moves. My favorite is firm grip–though not so great for spins.
I'm sure you'll work it out.
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I read a really great post here from Man Candy. He encouraged performers to think about nerves as a good thing. You are nervous because of adrenaline which makes works in your body to make you stronger and faster. So think of butterflies as a positive. They mean you are ready.
This advice has been really helpful to me. I don't use the word nervous at all now. I say I have a lot of adrenaline or I am really ready to perform.
Then during the performance, smile and have fun. You pole dance because you love it. So let your face be a part of that and smile. Make eye contact with your audience. Perform to them not as if they are just accidentally in the room. I am really working on this part.
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LA is a big place with lots of good studios, so you may want to google and find out what is close. If you are in the San Fernando Valley (northern LA area), you can go to The Vertitude. It's a great place.
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I'm working on an upcoming performance and one of my goals is to increase my stage presence. So one thing I'm doing is everytime I play my song I smile and consciously relax. The song has a relaxed vibe, so I'm hoping that this technique will condition me to be in a habit of being relaxed and happy when I hear that song in the hopes that that feeling will infuse my dancing. Now that I type this it sounds a little Pavlovian. LOL Not sure if it will work, but it seems promising so far.
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The thing that helped mine heal was taking a shot glass and filling it with warm water and epison salt and then put that on top of the piercing and just sit like that for 15 minutes or so. Worked very well. Hope that helps
