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After I stopped poling regularly, I lost my handspring. I loved this move, and suddenly on Monday it came back after two years of not being able to do it. I can’t even verbalise how excited I was! Not only did I hold it several times, but steadily, and long enough to get a photo.

It’s not perfect as my legs are far too high, but I’m so excited to feel the work paying off again. Welcome back baby, I missed you.

It’s been a really, really long time since I’ve been back to pole!

When I used to update this blog I was two years younger, probably a stone lighter and way stronger than I used to be. I’m trying hard to get back in the saddle now with more private lessons, so hopefully I will be back and posting more!

Double Matrix hang with my homegirl Laura! 

This hang is a real bugger to hold, and we're working on pulling up into a handspring for it.

I don't know what this is called; I keep thinking 'Russian lady' but that can't be right so who knows what glue I've been sniffing;.

Either way, it's quite a nice move but it does hurt the back of the knee! 

Marksman! My second week back at pole after, god... a good few months. It's nice to see I've still got some strength but this move really does hurt my shoulder for a while!

Ok, ok, I'm addicted to the Stargazer. I admit it.

I like this move a LOT. This is an attempt at extending it, and I think it looks quite nice. I needed a bit of help reaching back enough, but I'd like to keep pushing at it so I can do it easily. I'd love to be able to do it over-arm, too.

Again, a couple of weeks old. My old nemesis, the Elbow Hang. The second picture is appalling but whatever.

My first attempt at an elbow hang! Unfortunately it is blurry and my toes are dire because I didn't quite get the grip right! My swollen and bruised forearm can attest to that...

It's a beautiful move when done right, though, and I was kind of pleased for my first go.

Yogini! This move looks SO cool but good god did it hurt. I'm pleased with the picture, though! I'd like to be able to get into it without looking like I'm in agony, though. 

More back flexes! I should have that knee against the pole I think, whoops.

One day I will touch my foot. ONE DAY