BeccaBuck
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I don't think you're missing anything, it just needs to be in your elbow pits. it is much more intense than an ayesha, so i'm thinking you just need to give it time to build up a tolerance for it. When i was first learning it, i thought my elbow was already toughened up enough, but i was wrong! I spent a couple weeks doing all kinds of intense elbow holds and spins to build up the strength and pain tolerance for it. I think a good intermediary step, before batwing, is getting a solid elbow grip allegra on both sides. i think you should just give it more time! If you're unsure about your technique, upload a video so we can see you getting into it.
Good luck!!
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you can add music to the video on the ipad, as well as subtitles/text, etc. thats covered in the first imovie tutorial i posted. I don't know if you can load videos directly from the ipad to veena. i always move them from the ipad to my computer to upload to veena, but not sure if thats necessary or not!
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here you go lyme! hope this helps! (don't mind the ferret, photo bomb part way through, lol. i didn't want to have to re-record everything because of her!)
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It’s best to cut unwanted parts from your video before putting the clips into iMovie. Do that in the camera roll/photo app. So if you film an entire practice session, go through the footage to figure out what clips you want. Tap the bar at the top and yellow lines appear that you can use to grab a clip. Once you have a clip selected with the yellow lines, tap the “Trim” button at the top right. make sure to select the “Save as New Clip” option, NOT the “Trim Original” option. If you tap “trim original” you will lose everything except what you have selected. If that’s unclear, I can make a video for that too, let me know!
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heres a quick tutorial i made for imovie. if there are any questions you have that i didn't address, let me know!
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You’re just wondering how to do basic editing in iMovie? I can make a little video tutorial when I get home from work tonight, on putting clips together, adding music, etc. Or is there a specific editing technique you’re wondering about?
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i use imovie, and i like it a lot. i use it on my computer and ipad though, haven't tried it on the iphone!
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Taping it helps give you grip while you’re learning. But you can leave it “naked” it you want!
I’m also not an expert, I just started working with lyra. But I read that if you use a tape that does not contain zinc oxide, it shouldn’t have that gummy residue.
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I have a couple Stretchibg DVDs and I’ve done veenas lessons. I really don’t understand how people can stretch by watching a DVD, every time! Sooo boring! LoL. I watched them 2-3 times, enough to learn them. Then after that, never watch them again. Instead, I use what I learned to create my own stretching “routine” and watch TV while I stretch. I put routine in quotes because it changes based on my mood and how much time I have. I don’t do the exact same stretches every time. Watch a movie or your fav TV shows while you stretch, it makes it so much easier!!
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oooh, really loved that video juliana! her transitions were so smooth and fluid!
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thats awesome! lyra is my new obsession, just liked your page!
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You should only have to turn the pole a small bit, so it shouldn’t really matter which direction. What I did is completely loosen my pole, then tightened it up until it was both tight against the ceiling and the holes were lined up with the grooves.
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loosen those screws, and then rotate the pole so that the holes line up with the grooves on the inner rod. then tighten the screws back up again. they should go all the way in, and you should be able to tighten them completely (but be careful not to overtighten). it took me about 5 minutes to fix it
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thanks for the info! I just fixed mine, very simple solution! Hope the threads haven't been damaged by my mistake!
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When I first put my Xpole up, those screws went all the way in, no prob. I took it down and put it up again recently, and now those screws are sticking out on my pole too! It’s tightened all the way, they won’t go in any further. I’ve been meaning to call Xpole and ask, because its not supposed to do that. It definitely scratches when you’re working near the bottom of the pole. Hopefully someone here has a solution!
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just posted mine! I'm extremely un-bendy, so this is a HUGE accomplishment for me. When I started my splits training about a year ago, I was a good 12" from the floor, it was embarassing, LOL
https://www.studioveena.com/photos/view_album/50d38334-a5c8-493a-9ceb-7ebe0ac37250
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awesome combos!! gonna have to try the janeiro to batwing now!
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I get very dry skin in the winter, one reason why I love ! I just use regular, Curel, unscented, lotion each night, after my pole session. By the time I pole the next day, it’s been long enough it won’t make me slick, but it keeps my skin moisturized. Doing this regularly keeps my sticky all winter!
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Pulled hamstrings take a long time to heal, sometimes months. My pulled hamstring took 9 weeks, and it was fairly minor. Just treat it gently. Gentle stretching, massage, anti-inflammatories. If poling bothers it, keep off. i was able to go back to pole after about 2 weeks, but still had to avoid deep flexibiloty training for a lot longer.
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I wish I did! its not "essential", but its definitely helpful! When I'm at home, and have no mirror, I also video myself so I can see what it looks like. At the studio we have really large mirrors and they're great! Its really nice to be able to see what you look like when you're trying something new.
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You can always apply to both divisions, and see what happens! it never hurts to apply 🙂
competing at Midwest in Aug was one of the greatest experiences of my life, so my suggestion would be to do it! however, some people do find out that they really don't like competing, and that its just not for them.
I heard Mary Ellyn's announcement about the four semi finals, but I haven't seen more details anywhere. are the other three semi final locations announced? are there rules about needing to live in certain places to be eligible? or are we just waiting on more information to be released?
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i second the suggestion to wear heels, to make your legs look longer! it really does create the illusion of really long legs.
if you're trying to change the appearance of your body, your food intake is crucial. You'll only get partial results if you're working out, but ignoring how/what you eat.
that said, I wouldn't get too caught up in the way your body looks. if you're healthy and fit, then you're perfect just the way you are!
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LOL, i'm at $525, and ALL of them happened within the last year and a half! before then I'd done hardly anything on that list, LOL, its been a helluva ride!
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is it on just one side? sounds like a pulled hamstring to me. your hamstring attaches at the hip/glute area, and thats a common place to feel pain when you've pulled the muscle. rest, ice, NSAIDs, and slowly start back into very gentle stretching. could take weeks or months to heal. my hamstring pull was very, very minor, and it took a solid 9 weeks. sounds like yours is a more serious pull, and it could take much longer. (i'm just a person on the internet though, always check with your doctor or physical therapist!)
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heres the link directly to youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyoJFy26dCE&feature=player_embedded
