pegasusaerialfitness
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I love PP. I use it at night, and then about an 30 minutes before I pole. I stick great, and don't have dry skin now. I just pump it on my legs, then rub it in. A little goes a long way.
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Try to get her to trust her pole to hold her up. Let her walk around and lean out as far as she can. I to teach behind the knee holds too and let them see that it is easier to let the pole support you then it is too close. No offense, I dont' know what Veene calls this spin. (for some reason I was never able to sign p for lessons because of a paypal/website issue) Hey Veena, I would like to sigh up, is the problem fixed now?)
Anywho…..it's like a hip dip, 360, pike spin. So you have more of a half bracket hold. (pushing away form the pole with bottom hand) Tell her to get her hips as far away from the pole when whe does this. Inside plant, lean away with body and hips, face pole, place non dominant hand on pole to allow that push/pull, tell her to place her outside foot around the pole to the inside foot. I find that the enertia eventually takes their inside foot off the floor. Helps teach the sensation of the spinning.
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If you can only say "that look bad" then you shouldn't say anything. I always try to use phrases like "this and that were great….now you are ready to take it to the next level and "point your toes," take less steps or whatever it is that could polish the performance. Or i like to say "a more advanced version of that move that I think you are ready for is…blah blah blah.. then explain what you mean.
Most often we don't know we are doing something not quite right, and also you have to make it realtive to that individual.
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Glitter have you tried "Dry Hands" . I find that itac2 gets really greasy on my hands after a little bit. It works on my lower legs though. I like might grip too over dry hands. (make sure you let the dry hands dry first and then you have to heat up your hands to get the might grip to activate. Don't use too much might grip)
I think because my environment is humid and warm here. Some people can use itac and have a great response from it.
Good luck at your performance!
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Well said:)
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I own a Pilates and Aerial fitness studio and this does not look like (to me) that it suggests that you work at their facility. In fact they are giving you the credit that you are do. If you are practicing there and give them money to use there space. (Even if it is $5.00) then you are a student there. I wouldn't judge the teacher until you understand why they are only teaching the "basics." I teach my students the basics for quite awhile to prevent injury. (It only takes a second to pull your muscle and then you could be out for weeks. Many new polers pull a late in the beginning from lack of strength and improper body mechanics.) I also teach my students the basics for a while so that they have flow in their "poling" instead of looking like they go from trick to trick. Some people are take to the pole easier than others. Just because it might have taken you only "this much time" to get a move it doesn't mean that it's that way for everyone. For some this is a very difficult piece of apparatus.
If they are a newer facility then I would take it as a great complement that they asked if you are interested in teaching. I have gotten some of my best instructors that way, and I know of some other facilities that have too. You should definetly get certified and you should get paid for sure! A proper cert. program will teach you how to safely spot correctly and flow of moves. When you are able to teach someone what you can do then you have truely mastered your craft.
But always, be careful…don't let them take advantage of you, and make sure they are the type of facility you would like to align yourself with.
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I've been using acetone on my coated pole and stainless. Does anyone know if that is a bad idea? It seems to really clean the pole. I am going to try the vinegar too.
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I learned my headstands and handstands this way…for the headstand bring your feet as far apart as you can, make sure your back is on the pole, as you laterly (turn out) your legs and feet lift and press the back of your head into the pole to anchor yourself. Imagine that you are unrolling the spine up the pole as you "extend" your back up the pole.
For the handstand you need to be away from the pole farther then you would think. Turn your hands sideways, fingers pointed away from your head. Place you feet very far apart. Bend down and put your back on the pole, go up onto your toes and press your head into the pole. Make sure you are really pushing through your should girdle..press yourself towards the pole. Try it on the wall first. Practice regular handstands to make sure you have enough shoulder strength for this move. Also make sure your floor is not slippery so that your hands don't slide away from pole.