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I am also wanting a good pole video camera. I think it’s important to try to find one with a wide angle lens. I think my digital camera is 26mm, and it has video capabilities – I just need a new battery. With a wide angle lens, you can get more in the shot if you’re working in a limited space (like me, in a spare bedroom). I haven’t looked around, but I imagine there are some good deals out there this time of year.
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I’m in the market for a floor! My SV pole is currently on carpet, but I prefer to dance on a hard floor. Please post a tutorial!!
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I second Eyes on Fire, but the Zeds Dead Remix as featured on a Pole Dolls video. Love that song and am considering it myself! I will have to listen to Feelin’ Love…
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I’m in the same boat! So I’m following this post. Our showcase is on December 20th. I was thinking Rihanna’s “Pour It Up” (although that music video is a bit controversial here on SV) and a few others. I’ll have to see what’s on my computer and post a list! I think there are a bunch of songs from the late 90s and early 2000s that I’ve forgotten about
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Hot yoga is my favorite type of class! I love getting a good sweat, and I feel that I can get a deeper stretch. I will say, my biggest tip is to wear long, tight pants. It seems counterintuitive, but having pants that are at least to your calves gives better grip. It isn’t that much “hotter” since you’re gonna sweat no matter what! I found this made it much more productive. Also, I have a Manduka mat and use a yoga towel. This makes a HUGE difference, even in regular yoga classes! I will lightly spray my yoga towel with water, and I get the best grip! For hot classes, I’ll use the thicker towel, designed for hot yoga. I would venture to say it’s impossible to enjoy a hot yoga class in a regular/cheap mat with no yoga towel (you slip and slide all over!)…and the same goes for a regular yoga class, IMHO. I haven’t gone to a class in a while as I mostly practice at home (if at all lol)…but now I want to go to a hot yoga class!
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I recently joined My Yoga Online (www.myyogaonline.com). It’s a HUGE collection of online videos. They even have an app! It’s $9.95 per month and there is currently a sale for $89.95 per year. I wanted to get back into yoga (to improve my poling), but didn’t want to pay for another membership. A friend told me about this website, and I think it’s a great deal. I find that any DVDs I purchase get boring after a few times. Now I have almost an unlimited selection! I think their YouTube channel has previews of a lot of videos if you wanted to watch some samples before joining. I hope this helps!
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Please post pics when it’s up! I have pics of my installation in my profile
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I’m developing a blog, which hasn’t launched yet. On Instagram, I’ll be @beautipolefitness – nothing there yet, but I finally got my pole room set up!
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Just FYI, I uploaded pics in my profile of my ceiling mount. Take it with a grain of salt!
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Just FYI, I uploaded pics in my profile of my ceiling mount. Take it with a grain of salt!
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You need to take measurements once the fan is down. Most holes will be 4″ in diameter, but the depth may vary. Some installations use a shallow outlet box (mine was 1/2″, the depth of the sheetrock), but I’ve had some that were the deep type. Keep in mind that some ceiling fans aren’t mounted directly to a joist. I used a stud finder to make sure there was a joist before I removed my fan. I used a 3.75″ x 2″ x 1/2″ piece of hobby wood from Home Depot. It was a super-hard Poplar wood, I think. Home Depot also had Oak. They probably have Pine as well in the regular section, but I didn’t want to buy 7′ or 8′ of wood. The Poplar piece was 3′ or 4′ long if I remember correctly. We had to cut the piece to size; 3.75″ was the perfect fit even though the diameter was 4″ because of the arc of the hole. I then covered the hole with a decorative piece of wood that I painted a shimmery white color. Had to get the glitter in somehow! Unfortunately, you can’t appreciate the shimmer unless you get close :-/
Once I get my SV pole (Wednesday, I hope), I will post pics and a review! I obsessed about the hole in the ceiling for a few days since I wanted it to look nice. Also, my fiancé probably wouldn’t like it to look unfinished! The covers in the home improvement stores were not suitable as they did not have a hole for the pole. I guess I could have drilled a hole, but it was still an ugly cover lol. I think I found a reasonable solution, and it wasn’t expensive
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I removed a ceiling fan for my SV pole. It took less than five minutes! Once I have everything installed, I will take pics (including how I covered the hole in the ceiling) and write a review!
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That would be amazing to not need grip! I ordered some Dirty Girl Poletice to help with sweating. I’ll probably still have to use grip at the studio; my instructor has stainless steel poles there. I can’t wait until I get paid to order my pole! Once my room is presentable, I will post pictures!
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In this context, I mean a chemical in the lay-person context. Yes, even water can kill you at a high enough dose. I realize I can’t completely eliminate exposure to “chemicals,” but I want to make conscious efforts to minimize it where possible.
Right now, I’ve accepted the use of grip, and the one I currently use leaves a lot of residue on the pole. I don’t want to use Windex; I want a safer cleaning alternative. I’m OK with making small batches (even every session), so I don’t mind the formula not being anti-bacterial.
I didn’t mean this to be controversial!
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As I am about to order a SV pole, I am also curious as to the best method of cleaning. I am trying to drastically reduce my daily chemical/poison exposure, switching from store-bought products to homemade whenever I can. I looked at Windex’s website, and Windex contails rubbing alcohol and ammonia, among other things, which are diluted in water.
I am more of a biologist than a chemist, so perhaps someone else can comment with more detail. I am going to buy a small handheld steam cleaner to use for cleaning, but I would think a homemade glass cleaner would be comparable and safe to use on this pole. There are many recipes online. Some are aimed at being chemical-free while others are closer to the original formula (just a lot cheaper).
For me, I want something with minimal chemicals. Steam cleaning is probably my best bet, but I worry it will be inconvenient to use during a session. I would prefer a pleasant scent (if any) as I still tend to wipe down a LOT during a session. I use dilute apple cider vinegar as a facial toner, but I can’t stand the smell!