Injury Prevention and Self-Care for Pole Dancers Workshop with Alyssa

Description:

When: Saturday August 13th from 6:30PM-8:00PM

Level: All Levels!

In this workshop, you will learn self-massage and stretching techniques to help prevent injury and take
care of your bodies. We will start with yoga stretches to warm up and then will move into practicing
various self-massage techniques using a variety of tools including foam rollers, an occipital release tool,
lacrosse balls, and more. You’re encouraged to continue to make these techniques part of your regular
self-care routine at home. Come prepared with any requests for body parts to focus on – tight
shoulders, hips, etc.

What to Bring:

Suggested: Layers, Kneepads, Grip-aids, Yoga Mat, Water, Towel.

Please bring your own foam roller, lacrosse or tennis ball, and yoga strap if you own one! Otherwise equipment will be provided but shared.

Alyssa has been taking pole classes for ten years and has been a proud student of the Mynx Academy for

the past five years. She did not grow up with a lot of dance experience, but started studying dance and

various styles of movement including Pilates, Alexander technique, and Viewpoints as an adult to

complement her theater degree. She was interested in trying a new form of exercise and moving out of

her comfort zone which led her towards her first pole class. She has been a yoga instructor since 2010

and became a licensed massage therapist in 2019.