- The release of endorphins, analgesics for physical pain and promote euphoria
- Improved sleep quality
- Regain appetite, use more energy and feel.
- Physically stronger, that can help with the feeling of safety
- Dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin are hormones released in your brain that play an important part in regulating your mood.
- Adrenaline allows us to maximize our strength and take our skills to the next level, resulting in a sense of triumph.
- Focus on body movement can clear your thoughts
- Building a routine, this can also help your body adapt and feel more comfortable in everyday activities
- Physical activity helps to relax the muscles and relieve tension in the body. Since the body and mind are so closely linked, when your body feels better so, too, will your mind.
- Aerobic exercise helps your heart and lungs stay healthy and dance is a way to do so.
-Studies show that regular exercise can dramatically reduce fatigue and increase your energy levels
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- Improved self-esteem
- Form of Feminist therapy (a supportive open group that helps the victim understand that such violence is a societal problem, not just an individual problem).
- Assist in recognizing self-talk and emotions. Pole allows people to be in the present moment, where they can choose how to respond to emotions, thoughts, sensations, and memories.
- At your own level and pace, no standardized
- Practice vulnerability in a new away and regain self-trust.
- It is a form of mindfulness
- Supportive non-judgemental environment, self-care. Encourages being kind to yourself and going at your own pace.
- Reconnecting body and mind, listen to your limits
- Explore your body at your own pace and what you can do through flexibility, endurance while spinning or turning upside down on a pole.
- Build up to being able to look at yourself in the mirror objectively and begin to change self-image.
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Many of these changes are personal and take time, it's mostly underlying effects of the pole, as you train and feel empowered by the community and space.
From my experience, the difference between pole and many other sports is the sense of community and safety along with empowerment. It is learning your limits and moving in a new way, improving by looking at your reflection and slowly getting comfortable with what you see.