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I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Cubicle Life, Healthy Living/Eating, The Water Cooler · June 6, 2010

My First Pole Dancing Fitness Class


If you follow me on Twitter,then you may know that yesterday, I took part in my first pole dancing fitness class at a studio in St. Louis called Divine Body Fitness. I have been wanting to either try pole dancing or belly dancing as a fun alternative to working out, but didn’t really get the guts to try it until I saw an Google ad on this very blog which piqued my interest. I thought, why not? Let’s give it a shot!

I called the studio on Tuesday to set an appointment for an Intro class to see if it would be something I wanted to do and I spoke with the owner, Jonina. Right away, I felt very comfortable and she made me feel relaxed about the whole thing. She explained to me how Divine Body Fitness worked and said that I could take an Intro class first to determine if I wanted to actually enroll in the full stage 1 of the class. Jonina was friendly and very knowledgeable so I felt comfortable setting the appointment, and even invited my friend Ashley who also wanted to try.

When I got to the class, I instantly felt overwhelmed. Talking about pole dancing and then seeing them in person are two different things. But I was determined to tackle the pole if it was the last thing I did.

Jonina and I chatted while we waited for Ashley to arrive. Once everyone was in place, we got out the yoga mats and sat around and we each introduced ourselves and said a few things about us. Jonina really makes you feel at ease. She spoke of trying this very thing five years ago, and her confidence has grown with her body. Being sexy doesn’t have to be a shameful thing. Working a pole is about independence, about freeing yourself, and is about being sexy for you and no one else. It also can get you in shape. Jonina told us that once she began the classes, you couldn’t tell her nothing. She grew aware of her personal power within her own body and she wanted to share it with the world.

We began intense yoga. There were several poses that made me wince but Ashley and I got through it. I put my body in positions I never thought I could. It was amazing. I never thought I could do these poses but I did. It was exhausting, but I prevailed. As we stretched to tunes from Aaliyah, Nelly Furtado, and Sarah McLachlan, I could feel my stress level going down. It was very physically and mentally therapeutic.

After about 20 minutes of stretching and yoga, we got into the pole. Jonina demonstrated a full routine and I was impressed. I knew right away that I wanted to move my body like that.

We first mastered how to walk to the pole, a kind of sexy glide walk. Then we tackled walking around the pole and then one pole move which I kind of had trouble with because it felt like I was going to fall. Once I conquered that, we learned the ‘Betty Boop’ move, a sort of transition from the pole.

Pole dancing fitness is for me. It isn’t easy, it’s hard as hell actually, but I had fun. And I felt like I really worked out! As I sit here typing this, I am very sore but I feel very fulfilled because I tackled something I always wanted to try.

I want to be one with my body. I want to be confident and sexy. Pole dancing can make you feel all of that and then some. The class is not for prudes mind you, but there is no stripping of clothing involved. The music is sensual (Jonina danced to Joi’s ‘Lick’, and if you know that tune, you know it’s as sexy as it gets) but not nasty. It is for adult women who want to love their bodies. It’s about the power within.

To learn more about Divine Body Fitness, click HERE. I will be blogging more about my misadventures in class, as I hopefully master the pole and the technique. For all of you who were asking me about the class, this is something I think everyone should try, at least once. Use the Internet to find out if you have a pole dancing studio in your area.

Special thanks to Jonina for instructing me and guiding me through the Fit For a Goddess way.

The poles in the Divine Body Fitness studio

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Comments

  1. Susan Peach says

    December 26, 2010 at 5:50 pm

    I enjoyed reading your account of your first pole dancing class! Have you had a chance to do any more since this post? If so, would love to hear how you’re coming along.

    For readers who are looking for a pole studio in their area, may I suggest this worldwide pole dancing directory?

    http://www.pole-dancing-for-fitness.com/pole-dancing-directory.html

    Reply
  2. Polly says

    March 23, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    That’s a great description of your first pole dancing class. The teacher sounds very progressive and interesting – I’d definitely advocate the combination of yoga and pole dancing.

    But the really standout statement in that article was “being sexy doesn’t have to be a shameful thing” – how very, very true!

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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