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Spiritually Sexy

Feb 28, 2010
by Joanna Mary
hong kong pole dancing, pole dancing, pole paradise studio, Sara Avant Stover, women's retreat
4 Comments

This month saw the union of Valentine’s Day with the beginning of the year of the tiger and I decided to harness this energy to explore my sexy side!Whilst on the women’s retreat last year, which interestingly coincided with the previous lunar transition, I discovered that you can be spiritual and sexy! Over the last year I have been exploring my femininity in many different ways.

One of the most fulfilling ways I have been experimenting is with pole dancing. I took up pole dancing just over a year ago and the main reason I did it was because it was the sort of thing I would never normally do! I was terrified but also secretly curious. It took me to my edge.

Freedom in reverse plank!

I used to love dancing in nightclubs wearing next to nothing when I was 19 years old but with the passage of time and the reality of having to get up to go to work, my ‘mojo’ slowly evaporated over the years. Where did it go? Did I simply ‘grow-up’ or is that part of me still there?

Nervously strapping on my high heels and dancing around the pole in a pair of short shorts has actually been a huge awakening for me. My self-esteem and my confidence have improved and I continue to explore this part of me.

The studio recently offered a chance for students to have a photo shoot. I hesitated. Is my stomach too big? Will my cellulite show? Am I too pale? What will my husband think? The next thing I knew I was booking my slot. My husband and I will soon be celebrating 11 years together so I thought it would be a fun gift for him!

I selected a couple of outfits and decided to do some sporty shots and some sexy shots. We opted for the sporty look to begin with so that I could get used to being in front of the camera. The photographer, Jason, was a true gentleman and understood my body hang-ups! My friend and pole goddess Rebecca assisted with the shoot and helped me with my sexy pout. I am naturally very smiley so it was hard for me not to give big cheesy grins to the camera!

A big smile after the pouting has finished!

Now that I have had a taste of life in front of the lens, I would definitely do it again! My husband loved the photos and he is my biggest fan! I did not originally intend to share the pictures but by popular demand I have decided to post them. Rather worryingly, a lot of people have asked if it is actually me in my profile picture! I can confirm that it is definitely me – I just decided to peel off some of those layers. As one of my friends said, “Joanna – I didn’t know you had LEGS!!”

My legs emerging from the shadows…

If you feel inspired to have a go then please visit www.poleparadisestudio.com.

For information on future women’s retreats please visit www.TheWayoftheHappyWoman.com.

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About the Author
Joanna teaches modern women about ancient feminine wisdom and mythology through her one-to-one sessions, her workshops and her blog. Originally from England, she has been living in Asia since 2007 and is currently based in Tokyo.
4 Comments
  1. Kari Aamodt March 1, 2010 at 11:06 am Reply
    I salute you for tapping into you inner self and acting on your desires and joys!!!! Even manage to express them on your blog..... amazing! Have you decided if and where you will go to one of Johns gatherings in Asia? Love always.....
    • englishroseyoga March 2, 2010 at 1:35 am Reply
      Thank you Kari! I salute you right back! I am going to the weekend workshop in Taipei and I have also applied for the Bali retreat so just waiting to hear about that. Fingers crossed! Hopefully we can practice together again in Bali! Lots of love xxx
  2. Kari Aamodt March 2, 2010 at 10:14 am Reply
    I'm just sitting with all the Anusara workshops/retreats/immersions for Asia and we are SO spoilt for choice this spring here in Asia. Noah Maze in KL in April, Amy Ippoliti in Singapore in May, John all over Asia in May - then Desiree and John will spend quite some time in Europe in the spring/early summer.(I think John is in England if you are going back home..) and finally Desiree here in KL in late August. I'm probably going to San Francisco in May, but don't know when yet. Hope to sort everything out by the weekend.
  3. Emiko March 2, 2010 at 6:37 pm Reply
    I love pole dancing (and yoga, too!)!! These photos are gorgeous and you look amazing. Keep rockin' the pole and discovering more ways in which you are drop-dead gorgeous and fabulous! Love this. :) Peace. Love. Pole.

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