On Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10, 60 pole athletes from all across Canada came together in Vancouver for the Canadian National Pole Championship (sponsored by X-Pole and Presented by Axle Alley Auto Repair). These pole athletes were already deemed some of the best in their province and were now competing to be the best in the country! The … Read More
Micki Steedman: Marine Biologist Turned Pole Champion
Micki Steedman is a Marine Biologist by trade with a BSc from University of Victora and a Masters of Marine Conservation from the Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand (NZ). She’s extremely passionate about marine biology and conservation, which is part of the reason she moved from Calgary to Vancouver. She moved to Vancouver to work as an environmental … Read More
Cool Pole Studios Around the Globe
It’s no secret that Tantra Fitness is the Best Pole Studio in Vancouver but outside of our province’s borders, there are a few other kick-ass pole studios. If you are ever in their neck of the woods, you should definitely make a point of dropping in for a class or two. Check out our list: Body and Pole in New … Read More
My First Time at Aerial Yoga
My name is Blair Kaplan and I’ve been practicing yoga since 2005. A few years ago my interest in aerial yoga was piqued when I saw it offered as a class at Wanderlust Festival in Whistler. Sadly, the class filled up and I was unable to try it at the time. It was always in the back of my mind … Read More
Men Can Pole: Alex Hart’s Story
One of our favourite things about Alex Hart is that he is breaking the stereotype of who society thinks is a “pole athlete.” Alex is a 55-year young pole athlete who will be competing at this year’s Canadian Pole Fitness Association Championships (a.k.a. Nationals). In fact, Alex will be the oldest competitor this year. Alex, a single father of 2 … Read More