Pole-Con 2012

I just got back from "Pole-Con International" the International Pole Convention and the experience was beyond amazing. I am inspired and humbled by the world-class pole artists as well as students and teachers who came from all over the world to empower their lives through pole fitness. Their level of commitment reminded me that their artistry, strength and beautiful physiques don't just happen on their own. They manifest because of their heart felt drive to achieve their highest potential on all levels of body, mind and spirit. 

I was fortunate enough to work with some incredible people. I performed with the  incendiary "Grand Dames" of the pole who are all 40 and over. They ignited the crowd from their very first steps and are a prime example that age doesn't have to limit us, but like fine wine, we can develop character and blossom with age. I will be posting a video of these ladies soon...

I am sharing a few tips from numerous artists including Oona Kivela, Felix Cane, Jenyne Butterfly, Natasha Wang, and others on how to develop a stronger body and unfold your artistry.

1. The key to a great routine and workout is a thorough warm-up where you are sweating.

2. Less is often more. Practice movements in slow motion and breathe into them to create flow. Sometimes a subtle movement communicates more than a flashy trick when well placed.

3. Listen to your music over and over again and it will continue to speak to you and move you in fresh new ways.

4. Tell a story. It is the archetypes that touch ones soul deeply that brings art to life.

5. Fuel your body with healthy food and water. Carbohydrates before a workout trigger the insulin response that your body needs for energy. Eating protein after you train helps repair cells and create new ones.

Success does not happen by accident, but by our daily habits. Each day we create stepping stones that when focused on our goals pave the path to our dreams. 

Our attitude determines our altitude!

♥ Greta ♥

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I was in LA all weekend and had so much fun. Meeting people with the same passions from all walks of life was truly a blessing. The one thing we all had in common was a desire to dance and a strong drive that goes right a long with the passion. It is so easy to get wrapped up in the mundane tenacity of everyday life that we all need a break sometimes. 

Whatever it is you do in your life, if you absolutely hate your job or home life or if you absolutely love it. Regardless, we need a break from life to fullfil out deepest passions. This is what keeps us ticking, what keeps us moving along. 

Like a summers worth of neglected yard work. When we look at the weeds in the front yard it can be overwhelming and cause us to go back indoors to do whatever it is we were doing. Without a vision we probably would do that. However, we have a passion, a desire to have a beautiful yard so the neighbors will stare in awe and our children will have a beautiful place to play. It is this passion that drives us to get out that rusty old weedwacker and turn a sore sight into hindsight.

It is much the same with what most of us do everyday. We walk through the days of weeds to get to what we truly want. Whatever it may be for you, dancing, swimming, or even a simple walk on the beach. Find that passion and fulfill you deepest desire to make it your reality.

When you do, you'll notice that days filled with weeds don't seem much like weeds anymore, but where flowers all along. 

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