Pole dance, the benefits for self-esteem

An intense and complete sport that allows you to burn calories, develop strength and resistance, and tone the whole body: the pole dancing it’s all this but not only. Because Swinging around a pole is also a boon for the mind. Various scientific studies, over the years, have shown that pole makes you more lucid and optimistic and reduces stress and anxiety. And now new research is highlighting how important it is for increasing self-confidence. For example, according to a study by the MSB Medical School Berlin, women who practice pole dancing experience a reduction in weight after just a few weeks of training. growth of self-esteem it’s a improving mental well-being linked precisely to greater self-confidence.

Pole dancing as a “school” (also) of self-esteem it’s been years the philosophy of Irina Eshkininaowner of the academies Rome Pole Fitness and Pole Revolution. Irina is convinced that there are many reasons why this discipline increases self-confidence: «First of all, it is a sport that forces students to leave their comfort zone. Because every new figure is a challengeespecially when after a few months of training you tackle more complex movements and combinations. Being able to make a “difficult” impression is a powerful boost of self-esteem. Thanks to pole dancing, girls become aware of how many wonderful things their body can do. Things they never imagined they could do. And they learn to know their body much better, including its limits. But also from the understanding and acceptance of their own limits, paradoxically, comes a new wave of self-confidence. In short, this discipline teaches you to admire and value your body for its ability and its strength, regardless of the aesthetic standards imposed by society. It is no coincidence that in the United States There are many Pole dance projects associated with psychology For women who struggle to accept their image.

Since 2022 Irina, with Kaba Corapiorganizes one of the most important pole dance championships in Italy: “Pole Art Revolution Italy”. The third edition will take place at Teatro Greco in Rome on October 18th and 19th. And it will be theonly valid competitionfor Italian athletes, for the Qualification for the 2024 POSA Pole Art World Championship (which this year will take place in Rome and will be organized, again at the Greek theater, by Irina Eshkinina). To participate you do not need to be a champion or an athlete who has been hanging on to the pole for years. The competition is also open to “amateurs”. Participating in a championship is naturally “a tough challengeespecially from a psychological point of view»: «Female athletes have many fears, especially those who are facing the stage for the first time: “What if my hands sweat and I slip?” “What if I make a mistake in a figure? “What if I can’t finish the performance?”». But «if an athlete manages to tame all her emotions and facing the public and the juryafter there is not only joy and satisfaction, there is a new perception of oneself. Because self-esteem skyrockets!».

The third edition of “Pole Art Revolution Italy” will take place in Rome next October

He thinks so too Kaba Corapiwho was able to overcome the trauma of a serious injury by focusing on preparing for a race: «After a bad accident I felt stuck both from a physical and psychological point of view. Having a goal – the competition, precisely – and committing myself to achieving it, helped me to overcome the impasse and to regain confidence in myself.». In general, Kaba continues, «comparing myself with other athletes, even those who participated in previous editions of Pole Art Revolution Italy, I can say that pole dance really has a positive impact on the mind and in particular on self-esteem. Because it is a sport difficult, spectacularwhich on the one hand constantly puts you in front of your fears and your limits, but on the other hand teaches you that with commitment, discipline and concentration those fears and limitations can be overcome. Moreover, the limits are sometimes real – and in that case you can always move the bar a little further – sometimes instead They are only in our heads, and by staying focused on our goals we can overcome them.”. In addition, “pole dancing greatly strengthens the muscles, and this new strength is an achievement that naturally has a positive impact on the athlete’s self-esteem.”

“Pole Art Revolution Italy” 2023

Rocco Lotito