Strictly's Karen Hauer admits struggle not to 'lose her s**t' behind scenes of BBC show

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Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer, 40, has been in intensive rehearsals as the Venezuelan pro dancer prepares for the 2022 series of the show.

However, the star - who has spoken of having agonisingly painful physiotherapy sessions this year - has admitted she is resorting to very unusual measures to reduce her stress.Her meltdown came just months after the riled-up star warned fans that a dance career "is not a fairytale".She wrote on Instagram earlier today: "You know it's going to be a looooooooong day at work when you have to bring your sage/palo Santo kit for your energy protection".The BBC show's fan favourite professional dancer added she was using the kit "mostly for a gentle reminder to not lose your s***".Palo santo, which translates to "holy wood" is often burnt as an alternative remedy for pain, inflammation or stress.The tree where the word comes from is specific to South America, where Karen originates.Its history of usage by indigenous Latin cultures stretches back centuries, and it has often been used in spiritual ceremonies by Inca shamans.It is believed that the scent adds positivity to your space - and that's certainly something Karen subscribes to, as plumes of its smoke rose up while she was sitting in the makeup chair.However, she also blinked constantly as the makeup artist tried to apply her eyeliner, reminding herself: "Don't mess up".Karen isn't just keen on superstitions involving ridding a room of dark energies.She also enjoys having acupuncture, cupping treatments and other alternative remedies, which she mixes with her physiotherapy.The star has been open about her battle with pain, telling her 284,000 followers all about her physio sessions earlier in the year."Our ONE day off during the.