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I have Jamilla's set of 5 DVD's, and I think they're very good. (I've also had a private with her – she focuses on gradual progress and perfecting a move before you go on to something more difficult). I also have Alethea's 2 stretching DVDs. I have been told that some of the stretching techniques she uses are not recommended. (The "ballistic" ones I think – but I'm happy to be corrected!) I have a few other DVDs as well. I find DVDs to be a convenient resource. I live in Australia, so downloading lessons can be expensive and slow 🙁
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Thanks, I've just "Liked" your f/b page 🙂
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I tend to either look worried or serious (because I'm concentrating!)
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Sorry to keep going on about Bobbi's, but one instructor in particular reminds us to smile when we're in a move (especially if it's a painful one!) I won't give away what she actually says, but basically it's "think of something you really like"
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Just had a reply from the website I wanted to order from (I sent them an email querying the postal charges) and they said pretty much there was nothing they could do and apologising they couldnt help at this time. I think they are members on this site but I don’t want to “name and shame” as I am pretty sure I’ve seen posts on here saying how helpful they are with sizing etc.
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I started out learning at a studio that only taught barefoot, before I moved to Bobbi's, where the Beginner course is taught barefoot, but every level above that is taught in heels. I found heels difficult at first, but am falling in love with them now. I have made myself a rule that I learn each new move barefoot first, before doing it in heels. Heels certainly make your legs look longer – and protect your feet, but they can be heavy when you're inverting. And, because they have a high platform, aren't as high-heeled as they might look, but take a bit of practice to get used to.
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At Bobbi's pole studio where I am having lessons, one teacher in particular will say "I don't want to see any of *this* and then she will show us her flexed foot 😉 We also get reminded to smile (but reminded in a nice way, not critical). Bobbi's is all about making things look pretty – several of the teachers are ex-dancers/performers – and it shows 🙂
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I've just seen that there is another thread (but with "discussion title" as its title) on much the same thing. I wonder if the postal/courier services in the USA realise just how much they could be damaging USA businesses (and the country's export trade!) by the doubling of their charges. It's sure to put a lot of people off ordering things from the USA (especially small, light items I guess). Maybe they just don't care – but it is very frustrating, not only for those of us outside the USA, but also for businesses in the USA, as Dirty Girl POLEtice points out. Wonder if there's anything that can be done to get the postal/courier services to reconsider. Maybe they have "shot themselves in the foot" by almost doubling their charges, if they lose custom because of it. Would serve them right, I reckon!
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Luckily we are now allowed to import up to $1000 worth of clothing before being hit with Customs charges 😉
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Luckily we are now allowed to import up to $1000 worth of clothing before being hit with Customs charges 😉
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Thanks Chemgoddess1 – can always rely on you to come up with the answers 😉 Don't know how you do it – you seem to have an endless supply of knowledge, links, info, etc. I'm envious!
And thanks too, Verticali – I suspected it was more to do with the postal charges than the companies trying to rip us off (which was just a passing thought as I was typing). I honestly can't justify paying $40 US for an item costing $10 US. The only way I could justify it would be either to place an order for several items, or to get together with a few others and place an order together – but for just a couple of items, there's no way it's worth it.
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Kasanya, that's even more ridiculous – you're practically next door. How can the US postal "service" justify that? Or is it the suppliers who are overcharging I wonder.
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You're falling off the pole and you won't put your hands out to break your fall, in case you break both wrists and can't pole for weeks, so you fall on your face instead (yes, that was me!)
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I wear Lululemon size 8 shorts – what size should I go for in Bad Kitty – I like the criss cross Brazil poledance shorts?
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Yep, I've had the "all this bruising can't be good for you…it's blood vessels rupturing…you don't know what damage you might be doing to yourself that you'll end up paying for later" thing. I bruise fairly easily (had inner thigh bruising from knee to hoohaa for weeks when learning pole sits and leanouts (like a CAR but horizontal, holding on with one hand) I've also had a couple of bad-ish falls. Fell backwards from "hello boys" once and got concussion, and face-planted from caterpillar….looked like I'd had a bad Botox job). One visit to A&E, and one ambulance callout (almost worth it as one of the paramedics was hottt!). Husband (and Mum) wanted me to give up pole, but I refused flat out. Giving up pole is totally non-negotiable!
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Can you put your foot down and just tell him you’re going to pole and just to get over himself or does that lead to sulks/arguments? Does he mind if you have friends over? Or does he want you all to himself all the time – in which case he could be insecure or have control issues. Does he try to stop you from seeing friends/family?or go into another room if they come over?
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Casey, I see that you are 22. Is your guy the same age as you? I hope you don’t mind me (an older poler) making a few observations. It sounds as if he could be immature and or jealous or possibly wants to control you. Does he show any signs of being jealous, possessive or controlling in any other area of your life? If he does, my advice would be to get the hell out! If its only the pole thing hes jealous of, maybe he needs a hobby. Does he have friends he can go out with?
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Thanks so much everyone, especially Brandi 🙂 As the boots I'm considering have open toe and heel, I think I'll go with my normal size. If I was getting closed toe/heel boots I would probably go up a size then I could maybe wear socks under them (to help with the sweat issue!)
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Thank you so much TheBigCheese. I am currently on Pristiq (desvenlaxafine) which I don't think has caused me to gain weight. I blame the menopause instead 😉
Thanks also to CreativityBySteffie for the comments about water build-up. I do seem to "suffer" from that. I try to drink a litre of water during my working day, plus a 1 or 2 glasses when I wake up, and maybe another before bed, and probably 2-4 mugs of instant coffee per day, but still seem to get "water retention" and dark urine (sorry if that's TMI!) On days when I have pole class, I usually have a 1L bottle of water with me, and will drink that during/after class too.
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That's interesting, thanks Trixie – do you have any basis for that information? I'm on SSRIs too.
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I used to have my x-pole in the loungeroom. (smack bang in front of the TV/hi fi system ha ha). Husband wanted me to take it down. We couldn't get it apart, so moved it in one piece into a corner of the "spare" room (which is on the way to becoming my pole room!) and adjusted the height just enough to keep it in place.
When we moved it to its new position in the room, husband and I put a piece of plywood between the dome and the ceiling, because, although the x-pole isn't supposed to mark the ceiling, we found that it did, and he didn't want another mark on the ceiling in my pole room.
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The boots I’m considering have open toe and heel. Pleaser size 8 is a good fit in open toe shoes. I would rather start out with them being tight on the basis that they will stretch, which is why I’m undecided. Maybe I should email the supplier and ask what length the boot is? Or tell them the length of my foot?
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I had a private with her when she and Nic were in Oz. I also got some nutritional advice from her. They are both so lovely.
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If you’re on facebook there’s a page which has reviews of the DVD – seems everyone who got the DVD loves it 🙂 i got it but havent had chabce to try it out yet
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Sorry I must be stupid, I’m still struggling to understand how this is even physically possible! I will have to see if I can find a picture…
