by Becky Bagnall | Jun 5, 2019 | Pole Dance
So a couple of weeks back, I taught blindfolded pole. I prepped the lesson and practiced in the studio on my own beforehand. It was weird. I was hyper-aware and alert. Found myself doing small movements to make sure I didn’t stump my toes. And was super nervous...
by Becky Bagnall | Feb 27, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Pole Dance, Wellness
Your mental health matters. Yes there’re people in more challenging situations than you, and yes you’ve got loads of things to be happy about, and I know you lead a jam-packed chocka-block life…. but putting all ifs/buts/and what-abouts aside,...
by Becky Bagnall | Feb 19, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Wellness
Are you saying “sorry” waaaaaay too much? And catch yourself apologising for things that aren’t even your fault? Or for things that don’t even need an apology?!...
by Becky Bagnall | Jan 29, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Pole Dance, Wellness
I don’t normally like to comment much on people’s weight-loss or weight-gain journeys. Perhaps a little odd when I work in the fitness industry! But I don’t believe in a “correct weight”. I’m far more interested in what you can do...
by Becky Bagnall | Jan 22, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Wellness
Last weekend, I went on a Mindset Retreat. If I’m being totally honest, I was a bit unsure about going. I feared it’d be unbearably cheesy! But when I got there, I was pleased to see a small group of friendly people who were looking at how to grow their...
by Becky Bagnall | Jan 15, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Pole Dance, Wellness
On Monday night, a few of us were talking about the battles and barriers we face when it comes to making time for ourselves. We live jam-packed lives. With careers that are so often all-consuming, and always demanding more, more, more hours. Commitments like picking...
by Becky Bagnall | Jan 8, 2020 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Pole Dance, Wellness
I usually love New Years. That fresh start, clean slate feeling. For as long as I can remember I always started the new year thinking and deciding on what one thing I want to achieve in the next 12 months and what I want my New Years’ Resolution to be. The...
by Becky Bagnall | Dec 18, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Pole Dance, Wellness
Is it just me or has this year flown by!? With New Year’s round the corner, I always like to do a Year in Review! And what a year it’s been! We’ve danced, we’ve laughed, we’ve climbed, we’ve clacked! We’ve made new friends 💞...
by Becky Bagnall | Nov 20, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Pole Dance
Are you watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK? I’m bloody loving it! It’s the final tomorrow and I can’t wait! In case you’re not familiar with the programme… (where have you been?!?) It’s an American show that’s ventured...
by Becky Bagnall | Nov 6, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Pole Dance, Wellness
On Monday night, when I was walking home after class, I saw a shooting star. I’ve only ever seen one other shooting star in my life. It was when I was in the south of Vietnam, in a town called Mui Ne. It was really special, one of those movie-moments where...
by Becky Bagnall | Oct 23, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Pole Dance, Wellness
Whenever we set out on a new goal… whether it’s quitting the job you hate or deciding this is the year you’re going to get into shape… it can feel like a rollercoaster! Let’s take the example of getting into shape… There are nerves...
by Becky Bagnall | Oct 2, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Pole Dance, Wellness
There’s truly something magical about pole. With it’s power to help you grow in confidence and self-belief. When we first start pole we watch in awe as we see more advanced students doing fabulous upside down moves and incredible tricks. Thinking to...
by Becky Bagnall | Sep 25, 2019 | Good Mental Health, Mind Blown, Wellness
After a small cleaning incident (enthusiastic dusting!) on Monday, I had a whopper splinter which landed me with a trip to Urgent Care department at the hospital. After waiting hours in the hospital waiting room, I felt like I was wasting hospital time, guilty that my...
by Becky Bagnall | Sep 18, 2019 | Mind Blown, Wellness
I’m going back to basics! I challenge you to join me in drinking more water everyday. This daily micro-action not only ups our hydration, but will have us feeling calmer and more in control of our wellness and of our lives. Now I know you know to drink plenty...
by Becky Bagnall | Sep 11, 2019 | Mind Blown
Having confidence isn’t a personality trait. It is isn’t if you’re more introvert or extrovert. I believe, confidence comes from within. It comes from knowing and accepting and loving yourself for exactly the way you are. From many life lessons, lots...
by Becky Bagnall | Aug 14, 2019 | Mind Blown, Pole Dance
The stripping vs pole fitness debate has played around my mind for years. When I first started pole, the stripper-stigma that was attached to pole was something that put me off. I had grown up believing that one shouldn’t come across as sexy as that was somehow...
by Becky Bagnall | Jul 31, 2019 | Mind Blown, Pole Dance
Pole really is a journey. And like with most journeys it’s not always plain-sailing. There’re bumps in the road which force us to question ourselves and why we’re even putting ourselves through this. I thought the first bump was the hardest but...
by Becky Bagnall | Jul 17, 2019 | Pole Dance
Why are pole dancers semi-naked? From full coverage to wearing skimpy sets… and not forgetting that itsy-bitsy-teeny-weeny-yellow-polka-dot-pole-outfit. Here’s your guide on how to know what to wear for pole. When I first started pole, I’d arrive to...
by Becky Bagnall | Jul 9, 2019 | Pole Dance
Wow, what a year it has been... Let’s roll back the clock to 22nd April 2018. I attended an “Entrepreneur’s Seminar Weekend” in Bedford. To be honest, I didn’t see myself as an “entrepreneur”. The word sounds so fueled with...
by Becky Bagnall | Jun 27, 2019 | Mind Blown, Pole Dance
Last night a DJ pole class saved my life. This is true for SO many occasions, but there’s a fresh incident that happened earlier this week that I want to share with you. After 8 years of pole dancing, I have built up a pretty bloody good relationship with my...
by Becky Bagnall | Jun 18, 2019 | Pride LGBTQI+
At school, there was a friend in my class who was a lesbian. To be honest, I didn’t think anything of it. She was cool, I liked her. She could always draw amazing fake tattoos on my forearm. To me, I didn’t get why anyone gave two hoots who she fancied....
by Becky Bagnall | Jun 11, 2019 | Pole Dance
You scroll through your colleague’s Instagram. It shows all her latest pole moves she’s learnt. In fact, that is all she seems to post. Wonder what ever happened to her puppy she used to take pictures of? Maybe it grew too big and is no longer as cute. ...
by Becky Bagnall | May 29, 2019 | Mind Blown
Do you ever feel super groggy in the morning? Are you reliant on countless soy lattes with extra shots? Hitting the snooze button is costing you BIG time. This amazed me. A speedy lesson in how sleep works: You sleep in cycles, these usually last 75-90 minutes long....
by Becky Bagnall | May 23, 2019 | Stretching
Are you embarrassed that your granny hips are here already?! You’re not even old! If your tight, stiff hips ache even just by sitting down… Here are 8 happy stretches that will ease your hips. From novice to hardcore. Happy Baby Lay on your back and...
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