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I have started the 30 day tutorials -I really like all of these and look forward to the next days lesson.. When do I start doing the pole? Do I do this at the same time or after my 30 days is over? Thank you for the 30 day tutorials - Carolyn
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As a beginner I would do the days lessons only. I believe around day 15 you start doing pole tricks, but the strength training and beginner transition moves are an important step towards getting on the pole. Veena has her whole website set up pretty perfect, I'm always amazed at how well it's done. Welcome!
You start the pole stuff after 2 weeks of conditioning BUT all the stuff you do first is actually building muscle memory and body awareness and strength so when you do actually start climbing, spinning on your pole you have a much higher safety/success rate because your body has internalised how far away to stand to mount the pole, how to grip and release so your hand slides and you can spin, how to use your shoulders right to help you stabilise yourself and so on. It's very clever indeed! Don't short change yourself by jumping ahead is my advice. Set yourself up for success by doing the Veena lessons in order. I wish I'd been taught like this when I started, would have saved me years of injury and struggle and bad habits I'm now trying to unlearn.
Thank you for replying so quickly and letting me know that this hard work & it is hard work will strengthen me for my pole moves. I am finding the side hold & knee tucks extremely challenging. I also find myself wanting to be able to do these really well & be able to do the 10 that Veena asks for and more once I reach that goal.
Side pole hold and knee tucks are VERY hard! You will get there, just do as many as you can right now. When I first started pole I couldn't lift my body weight at all, it's totally normal and will get easier the more you practice. Keep going with the 30 days, it's a great program!
Thank you dustbunny and everyone else for the encouragement. It took me a long time to decide to sign up for these tutorials however I am so happy i did. The lessons are great and so are all of you.
