heathalynne
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Yes, you can transition into koundinyasana from lizard, prayer squat, or three-legged dog. If you look up koundinyasana II, you’ll find more info on it.
This is probably one of my least favorite arm balances as I can hardly get into it unless I’m super warmed up. Lol!
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Your BMI is borderline normal weight to overweight. Did you calculate your body fat %? That'll be more accurate to evaluate if it's muscle or fat.
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/
Also a lot of women lose metabolism in their 20s so it's normal. Since you've gone up a bigger dress size and 2 bra sizes, more likely it's body fat than muscle. Since you're eating a lot more, you're compensating more lost cals from exercising. That's good considering you're replacing lost cals but also moderate your portions and watch your cals/fat/sodium intake.
Sometimes it depends on what type of exercise you're doing. For some, it's poling, for others it's cardio like running and treadmill. For me, it's vinyasa yoga. I never really lost weight with poling.
Here, instead of stone, they call it the "freshman 15". Again, normal! 🙂 Love your body no matter what!
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Voting is closed now but here's his performance w/segment!
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^ YAY!
Steven's performance!!!! VOTE VOTE VOTE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgFPY6I2gVU
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I am too scared to find out. I haven't taken my pole down in yearsssssssssss. I wonder if my ceiling would collapse or if something is growing in there. lol!! Glad to hear most don't have marks from them.
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Bound to the pole. Like handcuffs, ropes, scarves, anything binding you to the pole.
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I'd mount it on the wall instead of leaning it against the hardwood. Knowing it may slip, even if looks sturdy. Or maybe add a rubber frame? *shrug* Bathroom remodel mirrors are the best quality mirrors as they are heavier/harder/thicker than standard wall mirrors.
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The Aussie girls said brass is the best one yet. I agree too as I've tried brass 50mm and 45mm in Toronto and loveeeee it! Brass is the best grippy metal for me. Not too slippery like SS but not too grippy like TG. Just right.
A month ago, Lindsey told me brass will be available in 45mm x-pert only and price is $429.99. *crosses fingers it's lower now*
$$$$$$ but IMO it's worth it b/c their chrome now is blech compared the original chrome. X-Pole chrome is less slippery than stainless steel. I'm gonna keep both brass 45mm and original chrome 50mm.
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Spinoff the other thread, found a REALLY INTERESTING article on the history of pole including chinese pole, mallakhamb, and pole fitness/dancing.
Fitness of the Future: History Of Pole FitnesS® Versus History Of Pole Dancing
http://fitnessofthefuture.com/articles.php?article_id=100902&article_type=published
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Voted for you, Miss Naughty! 😉
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Oh wow. Who could make the fonji look graceful? Only Natasha Wang…
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@mizvix – When you're holding your body up with both legs bent, body facing up, and with the TG grip. It's also a good practice for iron x and phoenix. Just holding yourself there.
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Ironically, I cannot kick up into a TG, but I can do a slow, full controlled TG lift. I really think it has to do with back and arm strength. Spine strengthening series in yoga helped me a lot with back strength. Then arm strength just came from the years of poling and warmups, plus yoga 3-4x per week with all those low planks. LOL!
Key tips: Use push-pull. Push with your bottom arm, pull with your top arm. Then do not lock or hyperextend your arms. You'll lose arm strength that way. Use gun grip for stability. And practice a seated stall with TG grip. When you can hold it for at least 5 seconds, you can lift up. I practiced the seated stall for about a month. Whatever top arm you use, that side leg is your lead leg. Imagine your pointed toe lifting up to touch the pole.
I learned with Jenyne a couple weeks ago. When she saw the control, she said, "Oh whoa!" LOL! Love her to pieces.
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Love it!!! It was a pleasure meeting you, Veena! So much fun!!!! Learning and teaching each other. Good times. Thanks for the pics, Webmaster! xoxo
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Hanky Panky low rise thongs. <3 Super comfortable and they stay hidden.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAi5CApxiKQ
CBS Sunday Morninghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3J5lgaGqVQ
New York PostI was so upset this morning when I watched CBS. Half of it was AMAZING though I wasn't too pleased with the editing or remarks. They cut out our entire workshop with REAL pole moves, USPDF backstage interviews, and Thursday night's competitors/performers footage. And replaced it with some derogatory stereotype beginners class and the pole cleaner interview.
They filmed so much USPDF behind the scenes and I really wanted to see it. Sucks! And then some unknown jersey studio gets the light instead of NYPD. Horrible.
Media always has some undisclosed agenda with pole press. Half was not even part of USPDF anything! Fluffy bunnies instead of TG lifts? I'll shove a dollar down their shirt… Ughhhh
On the bright side, I'm glad Jenyne got a good amount of gorgeous air time in and got to see part Natasha's "Black Swan" performance. I was in the background 3 times too. LOL.
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Woohoo!!! Yay Natasha! Former S girl representing! 😉
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Thank you for posting!!!! I've fallen in love with 45mm. And brass? CANNOT WAIT! Just in time for my birthday!!!! 🙂
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CBS was also filming back stage at USPDF today!!! Does anyone see them filming the amateur comp right now?
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DVR set too! Yeah our workshop will probably gonna be cut. lol! If anything probably 2 minutes out of the hour will be there. They also filmed Dia Zarif, Jennifer Kim, Mina Mortezaie, Amy Guion. This is gonna be one epic press for pole!!!!
I had a few close ups yesterday but lol who knows if it'll be on the show. Felt good to be filmed by CBS though!
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In 2008, I fell from a shoulder mount, too much momentum, not enough sticking. When my legs were above my hips, I lost contact and fell. Believe me, I grabbed onto that pole quick! Just nearly missed my head and grazed my spine. Shoulder mount drop. Lol. Been traumatized since.
In Jan 2011, I attempted cartwheel mount on a 45mm. The teacher was standing next to me for spotting. Suddenly I did a full rotation, lost my grip, and fell hard. Hit my right bicep and right side of my head. Yes, she did not spot me correctly nor did she even attempt to catch me. 3 weeks later I couldn’t lift my right arm past my waist. Delayed reaction but *shrug* traumatized for life.
Safe to say, I do not feel comfortable in any mount that involves momentum. Also making it harder for myself but I fell more than once and need that full control. Just this month, I finally conquered my fear and learned the shoulder mount dead lift and TG mount lift. 🙂
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Update: all the big dogs came later tonight for more CBS coverage. Jenyne, Karol, Alethea, Natasha, Leigh Ann, Allison, etc. Need to watch this pole dancing segment now! Lol!
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^ I received 3 emails about the error. Workshops are def at 333 w 52nd. 🙂 Also they have all 45mm. It's pretty cool.
UPDATED:
Thu April 28, 2011
3:30 – 5:00 PM Floorwork & Flexibility w/ Alethea Austin – all levels USPDF # rhianichole, Gin Blanc
5:00 – 6:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # heathalynne, ILoveChrome, Gin Blanc
7:45 – 9:15 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. USPDF # amy, Gin Blanc
7:45 – 9:15 PM DOUBLE TROUBLE Level 3 (INT) KYRA & MARLO B&P #
Fri April 29, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF # gingercake
10:00 – 11:30 AM Kira Lamb – Climb & Spin – Beg. – Int. Adv. USPDF # keex/teacher
10:45 – 12:00 PM Flexibility Training (OPEN LEVEL) Isaac Pena B&P #
Sat April 30, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher, Angel1201, gingercake
10:45 – 12:15 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, PoleKitten87
11:30 – 1:00 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF #
12:00 – 1:30 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # gingercake
12:15 – 1:45 PM Miss Trixter 2010 – Estee Zakar – Beg thru Adv. USPDF # Gin Blanc
1:00 – 2:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # lilblondie, amy
1:45 – 3:15 PM US Pole Dance Champion 2011 – TBA USPDF # Gin Blanc
2:00 – 3:30 PM MARLO – Aerial Showgirl – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, Angel1201, heathalynne, BareEssence
3:15 – 4:45 PM Sexy Flow -Alethea Austin – Int-Adv. USPDF # lilblondie, ILoveChrome
4:00 – 5:30 PM KYRA – Over The Top – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P #
4:00 – 6:00 PM Contortion At SANKALPAH Yoga Studio Jonathan Nosan B&P/Sankalpah #
4:45 – 6:15 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF # BareEssence
6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – Elements Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P #
6:15 – 7:45 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # ILoveChrome
Sun May 01, 2011
10:00 – 11:30 AM ISAAC PENA – Wake Up The Body Flexibility Training B&P #
11:30 – 1:00 PM Mina Mortezaie – USPDF Pro USPDF # amy
12:00 – 1:30 PM MARLO – Floor & Flow – Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P # marlo/teacher
1:00 – 2:30 PM Brook Notary – Beg thru adv. USPDF #
1:00 – 2:30 PM Leigh Ann Reilly – USPDF Pro – all levels USPDF # Angel1201
2:00 – 3:00 PM KYRA – Pole Swan Level 2 (BEG/INT) B&P #
2:30 – 4:00 PM Denise Brown – USPDF Pro – Beg/Int. USPDF # ILoveChrome
2:30 – 4:00 PM Miss Sexy 2010 – Karol Helms USPDF # REDKE71/teacher, heathalynne, Gin Blanc
4:00 – 5:30 PM MARLO'S SIGNATURE MOVES – Level 4 (INT/ADV) B&P # marlo/teacher, lilblondie, amy, BareEssence
4:00 – 5:30 PM Jenyne Butterfly – Int – Adv. USPDF #
6:00 – 7:30 PM STEVEN – LINES Level 4 (INT/ADV B&P # lilblondie
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^ YES!!! I'm so excited!!!!! Found out there's an entire segment on POLE DANCING, the last 30 minutes on the CBS Morning Show. The last footage they did was Jenyne's pencil air walk with a mini routine… then she accidently kicked they camera. LOLLLL!!!!!
I'm the filipino girl with hair up. Had a white tank and black shorts in the beginning, then the rest of the time a Lululemon unicorn tears sports bra. There were a couple veeners there and very seldom veeners.
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After they left, we all let loose and were so loud. Too funny!!!
