Sushi was never one for dance or gymnastics, in fact prior to joining The Pole Room she couldn't even touch her toes. Like many before, Sushi fell in love with Pole and soon saw a marked improvement in her flexibility and overall health. But she wanted to master more challenging tricks, and for that knew she would have to learn the flat splits.
Now a three-time participant of the Zero to 180° challenge, Sushi is proud to say she has finally achieved her goal (and is now working towards the over-splits!). Learning proper stretching techniques have given Sushi a deeper connection to her body—and herself. But getting there was not easy. During the first challenge Sushi came close to her goal but stopped when the challenge ended. In hindsight, it was not the best decision. “When the start of the second challenge happened … I realised how far behind I had become,” she says. “I would have got there quicker had I kept at it.” Even so, Sushi thinks doing the program again has its benefits. “If you think in terms of stretching technique, you learn to stretch better each time. You learn how to breathe, and learn when to push yourself and when to hold back.”
