polergirl - That looks great, especially for an early attempt! NICE. :) I've found this a lot easier to get into from a full outside leg hang. Bring inside leg around like you're going into a V hip hold, reach over with opposite arm and lock leg grip/side grip, then allow your free leg to extend back, which will also help bring your body parallel to the floor.

Lyme Lyte - I think that is a way veena does it. I will try it. Thanks!

lozzii - Nice :-) loving your floor! X

tarah - great job on the jade! AND, your new floor looks awesome! i love what you did with the tube lights, and your LL logo. very creative! :D

Lyme Lyte - Thanks ladies!

PlatinumAni - Yay! Way to go Lyme. I too go into it from gemini.

Lyme Lyte - Ok, i will give it a try! Thanks.....now if i could only spread em a bit wider!

Pole Raven - Also, if you bring your support hand directly under where your back and hip meet, I find I have a better hold and can play with my legs more. But, great first attempt!

Lyme Lyte - Awesome! So place hand not so much on the butt, but more hip area....I will play with it.

Trina Star - Awesum stuff,i have just got this move i go from a scopio into jade then into gemini then straddle out.On aletheas streching for pole,she does streches to get a flat split on ya back which really helps improve ya splits for the jade.But you did a really good job.I really luv this move one of my faves :)

tarah - ooh, might have to get that alethea video! :)

Lyme Lyte - Aletha video.......too cheap to buy it. Bet Veena has some good stretches on here....going to look right now.

tarah - she has a great side splits routine! i should start doing it again. i've just been practicing the actual splits.

Lyme Lyte - Well im excited to get stretched out more to get a flatter jade! :)

Paunobs - Great job Lyme, I know how you feel about getting the legs wider just keep stretching slowly but surely you will get there! I to have a long way to go. Love your room at first I thought you were in a studio.:) very nice

sexygyrl - Very nice start!

PaulettePoles - So jealous of that pole room! Im showing my hubby as soon as he comes in! Congrats on your first jade! I did my first not too long ago..Havent tried since, need to. We should skype sometime as welL!

Pixi Lou - woman u rock!!!! this is an amazing start! ;)

azblanco - Very nice Lyme light!! You kick butt ;)

MaliciousMynx - Yay good job! You and Platinumani are so lucky to have a pole room. I have the same mat and I'm glad I have it. Comes in handy doesn't it? :)

dancing in the gray - where did you get that giant mirror?! it's awesome!

Lyme Lyte - Got the big mirror in the middle at a store that sells used hotel furniture. Many big cities have this type of store.....hotel furniture outlets. It only cost 39 dollars and is really nice and thick/sturdy.

dancing in the gray - Love it!! And such a great deal! I'll be on the lookout for one in chicago for sure

Sarahb69 - Great first try, Lyme Lyte! I too am working on this move, and been at it for awhile now. The good thing I've noticed is the more I work with it, the better my split gets. Try it from the Gemini if you haven't already and circle the free leg around to the front, it made a huge difference for me, especially with placing the hand on the hip as opposed to the bum. You are off to a great start with it! xox