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…
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…
7 Exercises for Pole Dancers (Part 1 of 3)
Pole dancing is an art form that looks effortless. To produce a graceful, seamless performance on the pole, however, you need to have put in the work behind the scenes. As well as practicing your pole routine, you need to…
The Best Home Workout Routines For Pole Dancers For Strength and Flexibility
Regardless of age, weight, and gender, long-term observations have confirmed that anyone can master the beautiful art of pole dancing. While there is no quick fix to mastering pole dancing, there are some tried-and-true workout routines that can supplement and even speed…
3 Tips to Overcome a Movement Block
I teach a LOT and I always feel (whether it’s true or not!) the pressure to be learning and teaching new things. Fortunately, I love learning but sometimes I get stuck and have no idea what moves I want to…
What to Eat (and Not) Before and After Pole Dancing
Pole dancing is a full-body workout that requires a lot of energy and focus, just like any other form of exercise. To make the art of pole dancing feel productive, it is crucial to eat the right meals. In fact,…
How to Make Instagram Work for You
Instagram is the largest worldwide pole dance resource available free of charge. It connects dancers to other polers, studios, workshops, training camps, conventions, showcases, and competitions across the globe. While Facebook, and YouTube are both excellent resources, Instagram has blown…
I DREAM OF JADES PART 3
I hope you have been doing you stretches because it is time to take these splits to the pole! Now, the perfect jade split isn’t going to happen in an instant. My biggest advice, besides consistent stretching, is to do…
Swinging Both Ways
Do you swing both ways? On the pole, I mean. Everyone has a dominant hand/side that we unconsciously choose to do almost everything in life and this includes pole dancing. You learn every spin, every invert, every technique leading the…
Finding the Right Pole Teacher
As an instructor myself, I’m very picky about who I train with. I have a list of things I’m looking for and another list of things that turn me off to a pole teacher. With that being said, it’s not…