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Sweet! Yeah I get bruising from this one too lol

Love this variation third time practicing I got it. Bruises here we come woo hoo pain all worth it

So, I know this comment is like two years late lol, but I love the variation Alethea does in this video around 3:10, and she takes it right into an invert, which is really cool! http://youtu.be/dj1GmOOyjqo

Lol I feel the same way thanks though

I think the way I demonstrate it in the lesson is nice. I really don't care for this move so I don't think I have video of myself doing it.

Is there a video of you Veena including this trick. I just don't see how u can come out of it in a pretty way. Thanks

ouch ouch owee!!!

Thank you so much Veena! I looove this move! I was surprised to find that it's easier for me on my non dominant side; so another thanks to you for encouraging to use both sides =)

Thank you veena!!!!!

sure...just send me a link to the vid when you post so I can look for ya :)

Okay thank you Veena! I will try again and include it in a video even if I fail and maybe you caould take a look for me?

Its hard to say what is going on without seeing you try. Remember the arm is placed up high then the armpit needs to press down and in towards the pole. Also the hips need to be placed as far in front of the pole as possible....think of trying to get the pole on your back. Make sure you can hold it using one hand before letting go with both.

Veena I am having troubles with this move! I can withstand the pain however I either slide down the pole because my armpit wont grip the pole very well, or on the random day that my arm pit will grip the pole my hips wont stay in front of the pole and I end up beside the pole instead of infront of it!

lol this one hurts me so much! I should really do it more so I would get use to it!

you make it look so easy!