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Xpose Fitness has 3 locations in the metro/suburban area and several times each week for pole practice/pole jams. There are a lot of studios in the DC metro area , Pole Pressure is great and check out Chic Physique – they probably have practice times too.
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See if she has some friends that are interested and maybe even try to book a private party/lesson with a few ladies and this way they will have thier own comfort zone. I am going to do this for some of my friends. I have peers ( I am 56) that are interested in trying it but they are afraid to even walk in the studio. I figure that if I get a bunch of them in there together that they will have a great time, be comfortable with one another and have something to talk about among themselves. And, I can set it up with an instructor that will be a good match too. Also tell your mom, there are no age or size barriers at a pole studio and that is the common thread everywhere. I have been poling for close to 4 years now. I much prefer the floor work, pole fitness and sexy stretch dance classes and poling itself is not my main focus. I have made wonderful friends through my local studio and around the country and don't intend to ever stop dancing.
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I am currently dealing the same issue and it is a long healing process. The piriformis is one of the most stubborn muscles in the body. See a physical therapist, they have done wonders for me. I have had to endure the 'worse before better" in the process, however I am slowly making progress. You can investigate a PT inyour area that may work directly with you and does not need a physician referral- I found a great one that took me as a patient . Another reason for the PT is you may be unaware of ever so slight incorrect body mechanics that can cause you future hip and knee issues. The PT will also give you positions to sleep in, other exercises to help too. I have been taped with the "Kineseo tape" a few times and that can really relieve the sciatica part to allow the other muscles to settle down. For me personally a chiro is not the answer and I have not ever had good results with chiro treatment for any type of injuries, but that is just my body. I also do a little acupuncture treatment every few weeks to settle things down. Patience my friend and baby steps. I had to totally stop all dance, pole and yoga in March and am now slowly getting back into it- it has been tough but I know I will be back dancing again before too long. You will too.