Kobajo84
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This topic inspired me to write a blog, I felt I should share. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
http://poleupindy.wordpress.com/2012/04/24/maintaining-a-positive-mind/
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Contact the owner, Sara from Impulse in St. Petersburg. She may not have them in her studio, but if anyone knows of any studios in the Tampa or Orlando area that can accommodate you, she would be the one to ask. Good luck and keep us posted on what you find out!
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I posted this on the video too- can you drop into the Marion amber from that? That would be awesome-the Marion amber drop.
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Oh wow. Unfortunately there are a lot of these types of pop up studios and the good news is, they often don't stay in business long. The bad news is, they are in business when they are for the duration their business is open. There are multiple reasons studios go out of business and unfortunately some really great studios go out of business too. Another thing you can do is write a review of the studio online. People read them and maybe you can save someone from an injury if they read about your experience.
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A local health department? I don't know if Canada has those but in the U.S. that would be an ideal start.
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I have my own pole room! I had so much fun putting this area together. Initially, I used it as an at home studio/home school where I taught private lessons. Since returning to college for a second degree, I've decided to teach from my local studio only and keeping my home studio for personal use. My studio:
Walls: I used a light purple/lilac color. I love the color purple and this color looks great in this room. It actually made the room look bigger.
Mirrors: I have one wall that is a full length mirror. (This may have something to do with that bigger room concept as well.)
Floor: My husband and I built a custom hardwood floor dance space which is over my carpet area. I didn't want to tear up the carpet in the room so I just built a subfloor over it.
Lighting: I have a hot pink light that I can use when I'm wanting to dance during the evenings in a dimly lit atmosphere. I also have a Mipole pole light and regular room lighting that also allows me to dim.
Equipment: I have 2 poles currently up- a 50mm original xpole and a 45mm xpert- both chrome. I also have a 50mm Lil' Mynx black powder coated pole in the closet. And my latest addition is an aerial silks rigging which I mostly use for aerial yoga. The aerial rigging is easy to remove so I can put my pole in place. I also have hoops for hooping, mats, and custom made foam rollers.
(I've attached a pic to my pole room in my pics on my profile: https://www.studioveena.com/photos/next/4f86fd80-a684-4be9-852d-2b170ac37250 )
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My favorite beauty guru, Beautysavvy on YT, covered this topic. Check out her video- Stretch Marks 101.
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I wanted to add onto this, torn intercostals take a long time to heal, you could be exasperating your prior injury from the Christmas tearing. Usually this type of injury can take up to six months or longer before it is fully healed. There are other things you can do while you rest and give yourself proper healing time of this area such as strength, flexibility, floor work, or dance flow technique. It may sound discouraging, but don’t let your limitations keep you from poling. Just modify your work out to allow proper healing. You don’t want to further injure the area. Also you can consult with your physician for recommended treatment options such as light stretching exercises that will assist in healing the area and therapeutic techniques that will alleviate discomfort during this time.
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I agree with everyone else. Major red flags, and the fact you are even doubting her skills as an instructor is a huge concern. Basically when you lack trust for your instructor, you are putting yourself in danger and risking injury. If I was a studio owner and one of my instructors was not performing to professional standards including safety, I would want to know. This is something that could jeopardize a studio’s existence. Is thee any way yu could email the owner so they aw aware of your dissatisfaction
And the fact they are losing your support? I’d hate for her to lose her job, but maybe she needs someone to point out what she is doing before seriously injures someone. she needs to realize maybe she needs to have a proper training or take a step back and reevaluate her approach. If anything fails to come from it, then that is their karma they are gambling with. I would just send a single email or letter and be done with it. No response to create a war of words, just a hey this happened and now I’m on my own. Peace out. Good luck working with V’s lessons. That is the approach I began my learning with. The good thing is you will have amazing support and the expertise of everyone here to fall back on. In time, there will be another studio in your area. You just have to give it time. Pole studios always come and go, it’s a revolving door industry and eventually there is bound to be a legit studio you will feel safe and comfortable attending. -
The foam roller "massage" increases blood flow to the muscles you're rolling thus enabling your body to nourish the stretched muscles. The massaging relaxes these muscle areas by loosening the tightening areas relieving soreness. As far as the research of whether this actually improves fexibility, I don't know. I view it as taking care of my muscles- just as I'm working them tirelessly they deserve to be properly rested and nourished. I also incorporate deep breathing techniques during stretches for increased blood flow and oxygenation to my muscles and after deep stretching I take epsom salt baths and maintain adequate hydration. It's important you create a regimen that takes care of your body so as to evolve in your flexibility safely and injury free. I also only deep stretch once a week. Throughout the week if I'm poling or doing aerial, I will incorporate a lighter version of my once a week deep stretching but mainly I do the intense routine just weekly. I also will frequently utilize a tennis ball to target areas my foam roller can not properly access. I've only done the AA DVD's maybe once- I watched them both but I've never actually done the entire routines all the way through. I much rather prefer writing my own routine and following something that is specific to my body's limitations and grow with it before incorporating stretches I know are beyond my limitations. I do have goals I'd like to achieve in my flexibility, however through experience I've learned that flexibility takes a lot patience and time to achieve a desired outcome.
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I’d also like to know what’s in the Greenville,Wilmington, and Topsail Island areas. I have friends in Greenville, NC and every summer we visit then drive to Surf City/Topsail Island for a week. I’d love to visit a pole studio this summer during my trip. I’m also interested in the Anderson, SC area as well-if anyone knows of any studios, let me know!
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Well said Charley! Sorry to hear you’ve gone through a difficult time with things lately. Just remember through it all, there are a lot of people that love & support you in all the hard work you do- whether we’re actively there for you on a day to day basis or in brief times of passing here online. I hope you continue to enjoy teaching your passion regardless of the situation you’re finding yourself in or if you find it necessary to take a break for your own well being, your students will still be there to see you through. I too was put through a similar situation & having had your support during a difficult time means so much to me. I’m in a better place now & couldn’t thank all you ladies enough for all the support and wisdom you shared, without it I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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Well said Charley! Sorry to hear you’ve gone through a difficult time with things lately. Just remember through it all, there are a lot of people that love & support you in all the hard work you do- whether we’re actively there for you on a day to day basis or in brief times of passing here online. I hope you continue to enjoy teaching your passion regardless of the situation you’re finding yourself in or if you find it necessary to take a break for your own well being, your students will still be there to see you through. I too was put through a similar situation & having had your support during a difficult time means so much to me. I’m in a better place now & couldn’t thank all you ladies enough for all the support and wisdom you shared, without it I wouldn’t be where I am today.
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Beautiful website! I can't understand much of it, but I got an idea just by looking at it what everything says. I've always felt like I can understand German, even thought I've never spoken the language or learned it. I really want to take German as part of my degree I'm working on now but I can't take it online. 🙁 Good luck with your home school! Your pictures are amazing!
