polebunny started this discussion ·
i was trying this at practice and was wondering is it ok to learn the shoulder mount from a chair in front of the pole? it seems like i get farther with it that way, and actually still use only my stomach muscles....has anyone else learned it this way or do you not recommend it? 🤔 😳
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When I first started shoulder mounting (which I love, cool power move, imo) I started low on the pole and worked up from there...
mizvix ·
We start from standing but that means you do rely more on momentum rather than tummy muscles. you can do SM from floor, so as long as the chair is steady and not in your way when you invert I don't think it would be a problem as it's kinda the same concept... 🤔
Veena ·
No I wouldn't start from a chair....if you do get up and can't hold the position, you could possibly come down hard and fast!!! You could smash right into the chair again.... 😢 I always teach this from the floor. Remember the farther away from the pole like almost lying down, the easier it will be. If your sitting or standing straight against the pole it will be suuuper hard.... here is the lesson for the SM if your taking them online here ☀️ http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/2677
How about sitting on a yoga mat? You can fold it in half and sit on it. It's sticky so it won't slip. I found shoulder mounting from the floor very hard at first until I tried this because the seated position hurt my tailbone and my butt slipped on the floor. Worth a shot 🙂
ah good point veena i wasnt thinking about falling down again and smashing myself right into the metal chair! ouch! ah i will keep working on the floor and maybe try a pillow instead of a yoga mat since i dont have one
and i do hope to be purchasing lessons here soon, before the showcase, bc im starting a new job on monday 😀 😳
