On A Pole High!
I know that I have stated I been in a bit of pole burn out phase lately, and part of me was very upset that I couldn't find my pole love. However, I knew exactly why I was feeling it, and couldn't really do much about it. I had hit a wall, and was unable to progress. This is why I sought out pole classes.
Yesterday was my second mixed level class. The first class was ok, but there was a group of beginners and I was working with them, so while it was fun, it was same ole same ole.
I didn't really want to go, but with the encouragement of my husband, I did. And I'm so glad.
There were no beginners last night, just me and 3 other girls. One was my level and the other 2 were advanced.
We started out with some simple combos, and then the instructor helped me with my inversion. I could get into the inversion, but once I had my legs up on the pole, I didn't know what to do, so I just slid down.
This was the point I could get to.
I was frustrated with my inability to progress past this point.
Last night, with some simple instructions, I ended up going down into the inverted crucifix, and then on to my handstand. Basically ALL I had to do was slowly move my hands down, instead of trying to remove them all at once like I was wanting to do.
So, after her showing me this, I was able to
Yup. I did that last night. Over and over and over again. I think I got to 10 inversions before my body said enough of that. I was so happy I couldn't stop. I wanted to immediately go text my husband, but I made myself wait until class was over. I'm still riding this high today.
So while I was waiting for my body to recover a bit before I took on my next attempt at being upside down, I worked on my pole sitting. Now, I have been fairly efficient at the basic pole sit for quite some time.
This is the basic:
I do this frequently. I LOVE to just sit on the pole. It makes me feel like a pretty bird, just perched up on her favorite spot. But, I was ready to work on the next modified pole sit. A bit more advanced that this basic form. I was happily surprised when I learned that it wasn't that difficult and I, in fact, did possess the ability and core strength to pull it off.
You can see that the hands are now off the pole, leaning into the hip that holds the pole. Torso moves up around the pole, and grips with the underarm of the opposite arm to the hip. From this point you can pretty much do anything with your arms (put them down, one up one down, etc) and I did quite a few of these last night as well.
Personally, right now, I actually do like to hook my foot like the picture above when I move my torso, just to give myself the feeling of added security on the pole, however, I will work up to removing that security blanket as time moves on.
Finally I worked on my handstand. Now, I can do a handstand on the pole very very well. Even one of the advanced girls said they can't do the handstand, they find the iguana start easiest (aahhh)....My goal with the handstand is to go from a basic handstand position to sitting on the pole. Lofty goals I know! Major core work involved.
My instructor said that once I lock my legs and feel secure, I will be able to push up into the pole sit, in a fluid, quick burst action. I attempted it but I never got the secure feeling from my leg/foot hang. Removing my hands from the floor felt like certain death.
That was pretty much where class ended, so I am working on conditioning my foot for a foot hang
only, I will be doing this from a handstand, not as high up as she is, but it shows the foot hang for example purposes.
Thursday I am going to a level 1 pole class, just to work on some basic spins. Since I self taught, I actually picked up some naughty habits that would get me disqualified if I were competing, so the level 1 will be good to correct those, but only this one class is needed. And if I get bored I can always do some inversions or handstands to pass the time.
My intermediate class starts next Tuesday, which I'm excited about, and I'm also doing a pole flexibility class on Thursdays. They have removed the mixed pole classes at night, so I will no longer be doing those, however, my awesome instructor will be doing my flexibility class.
Yesterday was my second mixed level class. The first class was ok, but there was a group of beginners and I was working with them, so while it was fun, it was same ole same ole.
I didn't really want to go, but with the encouragement of my husband, I did. And I'm so glad.
There were no beginners last night, just me and 3 other girls. One was my level and the other 2 were advanced.
We started out with some simple combos, and then the instructor helped me with my inversion. I could get into the inversion, but once I had my legs up on the pole, I didn't know what to do, so I just slid down.
I was frustrated with my inability to progress past this point.
Last night, with some simple instructions, I ended up going down into the inverted crucifix, and then on to my handstand. Basically ALL I had to do was slowly move my hands down, instead of trying to remove them all at once like I was wanting to do.
So, after her showing me this, I was able to
So while I was waiting for my body to recover a bit before I took on my next attempt at being upside down, I worked on my pole sitting. Now, I have been fairly efficient at the basic pole sit for quite some time.
This is the basic:
I do this frequently. I LOVE to just sit on the pole. It makes me feel like a pretty bird, just perched up on her favorite spot. But, I was ready to work on the next modified pole sit. A bit more advanced that this basic form. I was happily surprised when I learned that it wasn't that difficult and I, in fact, did possess the ability and core strength to pull it off.
Personally, right now, I actually do like to hook my foot like the picture above when I move my torso, just to give myself the feeling of added security on the pole, however, I will work up to removing that security blanket as time moves on.
Finally I worked on my handstand. Now, I can do a handstand on the pole very very well. Even one of the advanced girls said they can't do the handstand, they find the iguana start easiest (aahhh)....My goal with the handstand is to go from a basic handstand position to sitting on the pole. Lofty goals I know! Major core work involved.
My instructor said that once I lock my legs and feel secure, I will be able to push up into the pole sit, in a fluid, quick burst action. I attempted it but I never got the secure feeling from my leg/foot hang. Removing my hands from the floor felt like certain death.
That was pretty much where class ended, so I am working on conditioning my foot for a foot hang
Thursday I am going to a level 1 pole class, just to work on some basic spins. Since I self taught, I actually picked up some naughty habits that would get me disqualified if I were competing, so the level 1 will be good to correct those, but only this one class is needed. And if I get bored I can always do some inversions or handstands to pass the time.
My intermediate class starts next Tuesday, which I'm excited about, and I'm also doing a pole flexibility class on Thursdays. They have removed the mixed pole classes at night, so I will no longer be doing those, however, my awesome instructor will be doing my flexibility class.
Labels: foot hang, handstand, inversion, invert, inverted crucifix, inverting, pole, pole class, pole dance, pole fitness, pole sit
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