Runemist34
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I'm trrryyyiiinng! Pictures will come soon, when I can get my stretching to happen at the same time that boyfriend is home 😉
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I find that 5 days working out (in any way, pole or not) and 2 days resting works well for me. Stretching can be done kind of alternating intense and easy throught the week, though you gott make sure you're good and warm before any stretching!
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I agree with Chem- I'm currently off-pole for two weeks while my tattoo heals, and I'm not worried- I'll be back to it no problem! If you really want to keep up with it, do a little light trainig over the week, some light stretching, and leave it at that 🙂
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I find that, generally, "normal" refers to the idea that you can function in your day-to-day life without having any particular difficulties, brought on by your own psyche. So, for example, depression causes us to have motivational and perspective problems, making it difficult to funtion in daily life- some people who suffer with depression find it difficult to even get out of bed in the morning.
I find that psychology is a growing, learning kind of science. We don't always get things right (Good example: we used to say that homosexuality was a mental illness, and it was in the DSM. It is no longer considered an illness, and has been taken out of The Book), and sometimes, we are being told about a mental illness and think "wow, that sounds like me!" But, the distinction is that we can still function within our daily lives, and find our creative, physical outlets through, or for, these issues.
As a writer, I'm a little sad to read that article- I know that many writers have killed themselves, suffered depression and anxiety… but I think a great many have also lived to have full, glorious lives, too!
I know that I have suffered depression in the past, and I still deal with anxiety… but it's a process, I am learning to get rid of the anxiety.
I also believe that our society, unfortunately, does not appreciate artistic people enough. In Greek times, creative arts were highly regarded, and you could even get grants- people chosen to sponsor a particular festival were greatly rewarded for doing so, and if they refused, were practically shunned from their society! However, if you look at schooling and news, we find that Science, Math and such are very highly regarded, and the Arts… really aren't. It's very unfortunate, and gives us a certain opinion of people who engage and, indeed, cannot STOP engaging in those arts.
So… yes, all of us may identify to some extent with many of the diagnoses of mental illnesses… but, until it becomes detrimental to us, and gets in the way of our ability to live full and happy lives, I wouldn't consider it an "illness." More an interesting way of looking at the world, and some quirk to our personalities that make us who we are!
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Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like a muscle, but more a tendon, or possibly a pinched nerve. I would ask a doctor about it! And probably try to stay away from half-bracket holds for now, and see if the pain fades. Does it happen only when you're doing the hold, or all the time now?
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Chem, I decided to ask about it, anyways. I've decided that, if I could possibly skip the price of a new pole and go for the $15 for the coupling and base… that would be ideal. My stainless steel and i are really getting along right now… so I figure, why not?
Perhaps I'll get a new pole one day 😉
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I'm currently halfway between! I'm "fine tuning" my transitions and such, getting in touch with a more sensual, flowing side of my dance… and on the other hand, am totally getting like, four new moves down! Ones that, obviously, I have no idea how to transition into 😛 lol
I find transitions quite difficult, and am often trying to find combos so that I can learn how to flow from one to the next… but, sometimes I'm only strong enough, or have stamina enough for one of those moves. So, I continue to practice them more for strength and stamina, and so that when I do learn to transition into them, I don't have to worry about whether I'm going to get the move right, or if I'm going to slip!
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Some moves come and go- I've known ladies on here that totally get a move, and then it "disappears" for a long time. I've had that happen, too, with my cradle spin! I had lost it for at least a year.
I'd say… relax, do some other things, work on some of your conditioning moves for inversion, and try to take the pressure off yourself! Practice your spins, do some climbs and cross knee releases, see what more you can do WITHOUT your invert!
It'll be back.
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Found it on the right side! Thank you SO much ladies! Your tips were of great help! Definitely the tensing of my arm muscles, and the flatting my spine were factors for me- I really need to work on those!
I manage to hold it for about 10 seconds today! Woo! -
Not sure- it sounded like, from her last blog, that she was doing well and in a lot of transition. I really hope she's doing well, and can settle life enough to get back here, soon! I miss her, too 🙂
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Is it the move in the middle of that video?
And also, for those of us who are confused when you click the link- when you click it, go to the URL bar and take out the "m." before "youtube.com" and you'll be able to see it on your computer. The "m." means it's mobile youtube, and it doesn't seem to want to work well for computer.
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I have no studios, and no money for other kinds of dance classes, and haven't for a while… but the pole block still happens!
What I like to do is kind of… go back to basics. I've decided recently that I'm going to take pretty much every move I know, and try to find every creative way into and out of that move! It's quite the challenge, and I'm very excited about it- with hope, it'll make me a better dancer, and also bring out some new strength that I may not have had otherwise.
Working on combos, or just the dancing aspect, or trying to come at everything from a different angle is usually helpful. This is what happens with a lot of artistic pursuits, we find ourselves uninspired and need some kind of kickstart…
So, that's what I would recommend! Go at the dancing thing differently 🙂 Try something you never thought you would on the pole! See if there are any moves from waaaayy back that you wanted to nail but just forgot about, or any neat combos that you've never tried!
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I completely agree with Shonalancs- this is outrageous, and a violation of YOUR rights.
NO job, no matter what you do, should have any say in what you do outside of that job. I don't care what the job is, or where it is- it's a JOB.I am very, very sorry to hear that you quit your job at your studio. I understand why, but it makes me sad- you deserve to be able to teach and do what you love to do.
I would also be rather curious about where you work!
And, my job seems to like to think they can tell it's employees what they can and cannot do- honestly, if they told me that I'm not allowed to do something, ON MY OFF TIME, regardless as to whether I made money doing it (say, for example, if they forbade me from doing Burlesque), I would quit them so fast they wouldn't even see the door move. NO ONE tells me what I do with my own time.
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Thread Necromancy!
I'm getting my very first tattoo in 6 days. My inner, left forearm. I'm very excited, but also terrified! I don't know how I'll do!
I've got two more lined up in my head- the second will be the right, inner forearm, and the last will be on my back, my wings.
I suspect, however, that due to the placement of my tattoo I might not be able to pole AT ALL. So, I might just have to stick to everything else- stretching the most, and strength.
Due to work, I will have to forever wear long sleeves to hide my beautiful body art… but that's okay. I knew when I decided to get it that I would have to hide it under company policy.
How are all of you girls and your beautiful tattoos? I've been perusing and they all look so amazing! It's taken me three years to finally decide, and I hope mine look as good as yours do!
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I'd say… go back to your basics. The "gallery" part of this site is good for looking at holds and moves (other than spins) at each level, so you can keep yourself paced well. You can also look at how the lessons are set up, and see if you can stick to the beginner or early intermediate moves, and try to master those first (even if you don't have the lessons, you can still see them set up in order).
Otherwise… as adAstra said, every little bit helps. You deserve something good for yourself, too! You've got your own birthday, and you should also get presents on christmas! Ask for something like lessons, or a pole DVD. There are lots out there! And we can always recommend a whole bunch if you want.
I am sorry to hear that you've hurt yourself while poling. It is a pretty 'impactful' sport, and sometimes this happens. Some people can handle a little bit of kicking into their invert, and others can't. When we jump or use the kicking momentum to get into any kind of invert, as soon as that momentum stops and our muscles have to engage, we put far more pressure on those muscles than just our body weight, and all within that moment. That's why people get so messed up from it! Our muscles just can't keep doing that, over and over. I've heard some pretty bad stories of people's muscles contorting in really bad ways when they jump into inversions.
Keeping that in mind, however, you can work slowly to teach yourself to invert a little more safely. Try it from the ground, without any kick at all! And, try just the invert position and lift your legs up to your chest, slowly. This is a great way to strengthen your muscles!
Dirdy Birdy on Youtube also has some great pole tutorials! I love her https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif There are a few other tutorials and strength ideas around the internet, too. You can always take a look out for them!
