Gena
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Day 24- aerial invert
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Day 23- Leg Lifts
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Day 21: Shoulder Mount!! 🙂
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It seems to me that as I go along I will find what works for me and what doesn’t. I picked up the video frankly because it was available at my local WalMart and I wanted to begin on Tuesday and also because I have exactly 20 minutes in the morning for my yoga right now. This video has 20 minute sessions. I will most likely go through a lot of changes before my first year is up. I understand that different people will teach differently, but I believe that everything happens for a reason so following that, this video came my way for a reason. I just hope that it will begin me on my journey on the right foot.
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I haven’t read this whole thread, but I can reply with some experience on your post. When I started dancing we were in Wichita, Kansas and I didn’t know anyone at all. My daughter had just turned a year old and I was being a good wife and following another one of my now ex-husband’s ideas. At any rate, we had run out of money and my little girl needed to eat, I was 20 years old and the only thing I had ever really done was waitress. I had never even touched a pole. At any rate, I got a job (somehow) at a club. Most people were nice and to tell you the truth, I guess I had a different experience. You see, I never felt objectified. I think the only way you can feel that way is if you allow it. Sure, there were guys that I knew only wanted to see my boobs, so what! He was giving me money to see them.
One thing I can say is that dancing did help me realize that I had been battling with low self-esteem, still do, but dancing helped me learn how to handle it. You are NOT worthless, no matter what. That is the first thing that you need to realize. Secondly, guys are guys, they will try to grab you. It is kind of like a 2 year old testing their limits with their mom. But, you Do Not ever have to put up with it, you just have to find your way to handle it. Throw them off guard with words… making a guy think kind of takes the wind right out of their sails and redirects their course.
Dancing can provide you with a good income, however there are pitfalls to be wary of. First off, if you have children, what are you going to tell them? Also, if you are married it can be hard. I met my husband in a club and he said, “I don’t think I will ever ask you to quit, the money is just too good.” I said, “I give it 3 months.” He asked me to quit in 2. Guys have a hard time with other guys looking at their wives naked. Period. It is how they are made. Second off, you will be working in a bar, don’t lose yourself or your goals to the vices that are easily found there. It is easy to just have one drink and the next thing you know you don’t have any money left because you had “just one drink”. Your morals and your limits are your own. Only you know them, but just remember they will be tested if you do this.
And one last point I want to make if you will let me. The dancers that make money have good attitudes. Basically it is sales. If you don’t like people looking at you or touching you, well, this may not be the job for you. You have to be able to be in a good mood, not mind when someone touches you even if they are smelly and they are only giving you a dollar. And by touching I am talking about, on the arm, on the back, on the leg…that sort of thing. You can’t walk around mad or sad or just blah…no one will tip you. The guys that go into the clubs want a fantasy, if they wanted to see someone mad they would probably just go home and irritate their wives. Not saying that this is what you would do, but it is something to think about.
Sorry for the long post, but I hope it helps you. You know, the waitresses in the clubs make awesome money too. Maybe that could be an option. -
Day 20- tuck spin with a bonus. My son decided to come running in and swing. LOL gotta love that boy! So, even though this is not my favorite take spin wise, it is my favorite because he is in it.
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Day 19: Side climb
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Thank you everyone for your replies. I have looked at all of your suggestions and for now, I think I am going to start with a video I picked up called Yoga for your week with Rodney Yee. It seems to me that I have a lot to learn. I am finding out that Yoga is more than just an exercise or a bunch of stretches, it is a recipe for life, with added benefits thrown in. (or that is what it seems to be to me)
At any rate, I am taking the first step in the Tuesday morning after my run…tomorrow is Front splits, then I will do yoga on Tuesday, back mobility on Wednesday, yoga on Thursday, Middle splits on Friday and Yoga on Saturday and Sunday. Can’t wait to get started.
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Day 18: Hip Flexor Lift
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Thank you all for the recommendations. I will check them all out. I think the next step on my journey will involve yoga of some sort. I am pretty excited to be learning something so totally new to me!
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Day 17: Hold Spin
https://instagram.com/p/1ktZWouKuj/?taken-by=gkoelkerNot great, but one thing about this challenge is that I am working on things that I might not have yet. Gotta love that!
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Thanks Veena. It is nice to hear kind words. Allyson, I didn’t think it looked too bad…we all need to work on something! 🙂
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Day 16- V invert. I think it will take some time before my legs stay straight too. Oh well, I did it. Something I might have thought was impossible in the not too far past 🙂
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Day 15: torso twist. The variations were fun in that I never do them. Going to have to add them in.
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Day 14: elbowstand sit up. For some reason, elbowstands give me a lot of trouble. So, I climbed the pole and did the sit ups, which I like anyway as a strength builder for my abs. I do them quite often actually. Anyway, it is kind of a fail, but I guess I still did part of it. 🙂
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