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Today you'll revisit the seventh invert class and you'll be working on your invert practice for most of the lesson. I'd love to hear how this program went for you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your pole journey.
Mantra: I can trust my body. Let me elaborate on this one! We can trust our bodies; they naturally know what to do. We don't have to tell our heart to beat, or lungs to inflate and deflate—the body knows. It's our mind that comes in with stories of inability or fear. Let your mind get out of the way so your body can do what it already knows.
Tips: Now that we've been putting everything together—timing, breath, leg placement, and controlled exits—it might feel overwhelming, and that's okay! Please don't worry if you cannot yet invert; this class is not about "getting" your invert. It's about building a better relationship with the invert, your pole, and your body. You may want to do this class a few times, or you can also try my 30-day Invert program. Another option is to simply be comfortable with your level of skill at this time—relax and enjoy the journey!
Question: How are you feeling about your invert practice at this time? Understand I'm not asking if you can invert yet; I'm asking if you are seeing or feeling an improvement in strength, skills, or confidence?
Homework: If you're having mostly negative feelings, do you have any insight as to what's holding you back? You can journal about this, and if you want to share your feelings privately with me or share with everyone in the comments, that's fine too. If you do journal, make sure you take some time to write about the "stories" you told yourself (what your mind is telling you)—remember it may or may not be true. If you're feeling positive overall, take some time to write your feelings of gratitude. Anything you are grateful for, write it down; this might be three things or a whole page of things.
Thank you for allowing me to be part of your invert journey!
Below is a list of all of my invert resources I currently have available. These links are fantastic for instructors and students. Even if you're comfortable with your invert ability, learning new methods can open up more possibilities and help you troubleshoot for yourself or students. The resources you'll find below include static and spinning pole, along with grounded and aerial invert work.
The Ultimate Guide to Inverts Series - Learn different grips, methods, and leg positions.
6 Invert leg positions - Instagram
3 tricks to know before learning to Invert - Instagram
Split invert - Instagram - Here's the tutorial for this variation
How to get your butt up in chopper - Veena's tips
How to add or avoid spin when inverting on static – Veena's tips
Fan leg Invert - Instagram - Here's the tutorial for this variation
Tips for Invert into Gemini (Outside leg hang) - Veena's tips
Tips for Inverts in heels - Veena's tips
Tips for controlled momentum inverts - Veena's tips
Tips for inverts - Veena's tips
Spinning pole forward invert PREP - Quick lesson
Spinning pole forward invert - Quick lesson
Spinning pole reverse invert PREP - Quick lesson
Spinning pole reverse invert - Quick lesson
Spinning pole aerial forward invert - Quick lesson
Spinning pole aerial reverse invert - Quick lesson
BEST EVER CHOPPER TUTORIAL Static and spin
BEST EVER AERIAL INVERT static and spinning pole
30 DAY INVERT PROGRAM - This is what you just completed!
Invert class - These classes were used during this program!
If you need to pause the video at any time to practice more or have a look at a related tutorial to learn more tips for an exercise or trick, go for it.
Here's a list of direct links for some of the more challenging tricks, exercises, and stretches used.
20 comments
That's so exciting to hear! Awesome!
Hurraaaaaay! This was a great journey! My strenght and control improved dramatically. My bad side is now as good as my good side was in the beginning and I was able to do a couple of aerial inverts in a row on my good side. I have never been able to do that before! I remember how much I struggled trough the pole strenght routine (knee tucks - ugh!) at the beginning of this 30 days and how weird the scapula exercises felt. Today it's still not a piece of cake but very well managable. I also gained a whole lot of confidence and awareness on how my body works,in those 30 days. Thank you so much Veena!
Awe! I've got more to come :)
Hi Veena, I can invert now, and I should be over the moon, but I'm a little sad coming to the end of this 30 day course.. It's like reading the last chapter of a great book that one doesn't want to end. I love your teaching 😊
Veena... your invert program has made my invert so strong that I'm scraping my feet across my low ceiling! XD Prior to the program I remember thinking: "gee, I have so much room!" Now I'm tuck inverting to make sure I don't go too high. I'm debating doing the flexy program or the shoulder mount program next. I can't thank you enough for creating this awesome resource! :)
Are you asking if you can start the caterpillar program right away after summer or if you need to do the invert program first? If so, that would depend on if you kept working out over summer, if you did then yes you can just move on to the caterpillar program. If you are inactive you might want to start with the last two weeks of the take off program then caterpillar.
So proud, I have finally finished a full 30 days! I can't wait to start the caterpillar program. I wanted to ask, would it be sensible to start it after summer if I go away or could you come back to it?
Congrats!!! 🎉
Day 30 for me! Also excited to move on to the caterpillar program, or maybe focus on flexibility for a while. I learned how my flexibility (or lack of it!) affects the grace of my invert, and want to work on that. This is a great program! I love having a daily plan to keep myself accountable, and I feel like I have a much better understanding now!
Congratulations!!!!! And that's great to hear 💜
Finally finished! I also saw significant improvement on my bad side. I also can't wait to try the 30 days to caterpillar!!!
That's great to hear!!!
Love this series, I can't tell the difference between my good side and my "dorkside" anymore! Can't wait to try the 30 days to Caterpillar to keep building on the momentum.
I did this program to help with aerial inverts. It has definitely improved but still inconsistent. I can't do them everytime and it's not what I'd call pretty. Would you recommend doing the 30 day invert a second time through to continue working on this or is there something else you recommend? Thanks
Are you trying to Aerial invert on static or spin or both?
Both. I am definitely more consistent on static, which I only got about a week or so ago. I fatigue quickly but was able to do a couple on each side. Next session ( few days later I couldn't even do 1). I am also ok on backwards spin from the ground but haven't achieved forwards spin yet .
Ok, so yes if you feel like doing the Invert program again that would help. Know that is really normal to have a trick disappear after getting it, it happens with everything we humans learn. It's part of how our brains process new things. Since you can already invert and your focus is aerial add V sit compressions https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/v-sit-compressions-970/?no_frame=1 and work on the Side pole hold (Invert grip) using the Forearm side hold starting at minute 3:52 https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/side-pole-hold-invert-grip-842/ Do both of these at the END of your training session so you're already a bit tired - Do 2 sets or 2-8 reps for the V sit and Hold as long as you can, both sides 2 times. Make sure to keep rest days! I suggest "favoriting" these videos so you can find them quickly. Replace the listed warm up with the Ball core workout https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/ball-core-workout-live-lesson-1142/ Replace the listed warm up with the Stop the micro bend routine https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/ball-core-workout-live-lesson-1142/ You can mix these routines up into your sessions as the warm up however you like, so basically do either of these instead of the listed warm up. Does that make sense?
It makes perfect sense! Thankyou so much for your advice on this and providing a tailored approach. Looking forward to starting over and nailing this.
You can always share a video link (here) or to me on my social media, showing your entry to the aerial invert and I can help you troubleshoot even more.
Sorry I missed this. I likely will do this at some point. Thankyou!