Remember the Love

While listening to a sportscaster talk about how a hockey player, 10 years into his career seemed to have lost his love of the game, I started thinking about this in relation to pole.  I still love pole but I do see some major differences in it…

Student Spotlight – Madison

Every month, we feature one of our lovely students for our spotlight. It is always a tough decision because all of our students are wonderful. We consider dedication, effort, attitude, and in this case epic hair flips.  For the month of September,…

Why I’m a Big Believer in Yoga for Pole Dancers

To be completely honest, I didn't think I was the "yoga type". I went along my days, with what I thought was purpose, commitment and conviction. Until I met my friend Jessica in 2003, I didn't think yoga would be a good use of my time or add value.…

Aradia Fitness Calgary – Student Spotlight

Student Spotlight, March 2017 Introducing, the lovely Sasha! Every month we will feature an Aradia Fitness Calgary student who we feel embodies our community of positive, supportive, powerful and fabulous women!  For the month of March we are…

Travelling? A Guide to Picking a Pole Studio!

When I'm travelling, I always look to see if I can book a private pole lesson in that city if there isn't an Aradia studio. There are so many options, especially in large cities like New York, Chicago and LA for example, that it can get confusing.…

My Pole Journey

I've always had people ask me about how my pole journey started as well as why and how it has shaped my life. The answer is complicated but simple at the same time. So here's my pole journey. I was at a Stampede event in Calgary in 2007 where my…

Nutrition: Just in Time for Summer

Now is the time to clean up the nutrition habits to prepare for summer months. Sadly, we have no control over how the economy has been handled, what epidemics are traveling through our air or food system. We can not even control when the sun rises.…