Psoas Activation: Part II
In the last article we talked through what your Psoas muscle is, where it can be found and how to start a conversation with it. The first Psoas activation was simply to take your hand and start massaging the area…
Dear Poler, you’re up to your neck in thoracic dysfunction… Part 2
Loss of overhead motion of the shoulder that you perceive as “pinching on the top of the shoulder.” Your shoulder motion comes from several joints - not just the ball & socket of the shoulder (aka the glenohumeral joint). There…
Dear Poler, you’re up to your neck in thoracic dysfunction… Part 1
If you’ve ever had neck and shoulder pain, you have likely experienced one of the following symptoms: A sensation of tightness on one side of the neck that is exacerbated by neck movement (either towards that side or away). Loss…
Virtual PoleCon 2022 Recap
(also posted on the IPIA website) We held the third annual Virtual PoleCon Saturday October 22, 2022, to a small but enthusiastic, virtual crowd! This event was born during the pandemic and has changed in all three of its incarnations…
If you don’t breathe you…Die
Before I start to wax philosophic about breathing, I would like you to stand up and give me 5 bodyweight squats. While you are squatting, I want you to just check in with your body and notice what you are…
Why Can’t A Cadaver Do A Sit-up?
That is not the beginning of terrible joke, I promise. But it is a good question. If I asked you, how do you do a sit-up what would you say? Most people would answer this question by listing all the…
Announcing: PoleCon 2023: DMV June 15-18, 2023
PoleCon 2023 will be held in the DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia Metro Area) June 15-18, 2023 at the Live! Casino Hotel Maryland. Book your hotel room at this link! Located between DC and Baltimore (closer to Baltimore and 5 minutes from BWI…
Tips for buying pole shoes
It is important to wear the proper shoes when engaging in pole dance. Whether you're buying your first pair or thinking about trying something new, there are a few things to consider such as style, height and width. This article…
Water is the Key to Pole Dancing
Hydration is Key When I first started training in pole in 2015, I used to walk into my pole sessions with a VENTI cold brew from Starbucks loaded with cream and sugar or a LARGE hot coffee from the nearest…
What does longevity mean to you?
This has been coming up as a theme in many conversations with other pole teachers lately. I think we’re all worried about aging (I might be projecting here 😝😬) and also trying to understand what longevity actually looks like in…