Just4Pole
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Okey dokes. Email me via this website and we can chat about it.
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Yep, way over 40! Weird to “type” now cause I don’t feel like it or act like it. Studied in a studio for almost a year. I’m 56 this year and pole makes me happy! And, I love my SV pole! I’ve been on extended travel so have been away for four months but I will be back home to the pole next month. I can’t wait…I’ll be starting the SV lessons…again! 😃
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lilredrobinhood – Very well said. A different example: I learned how to ride a motorcycle and anticipated that I would be a certain kind of rider. After I rode for a while I discovered that my expectations and what I wanted out of the sport took a 180 degree turn from what I thought it would be. As with pole, it’s about the journey. Enjoy and welcome. And by the way, when my lil brother (45 yrs old) heard I had a pole he admitted that he wanted to pole. Now that was a surprise, and a very cool one too!
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Love this guy! One of my favs. I think besides the obvious pole skills, his personality comes shining through! http://youtu.be/1lmejPu2CPk – Vladimir Karachunov
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Shadow21. I just want to say that I understand and cyber-hug. It is a terrible feeling but time will take care of it. It is great to have such a supportive environment here at SV.
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Legs4Days. I wanted to thank you for these words as they are helpful for me as well. Also, I want to thank this venue (i.e., Veena) for sharing this website and newsletter. Very helpful. Additionally, I have been researching yoga as a lifestyle change. Here is an article http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-12962/the-dos-donts-of-helping-a-friend-whos-depressed.html , from that website on depression that is worth the read. It’s about how to help others, but I think it can be applied to oneself as well.
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Looks great! Thank you!
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We’ve all had these days! And we still do…and they suck. Emotions can drive us, sparked by something as simple as stepping on the scale. The dark cloud arrives suddenly. Just ride out the “storm!” Crank the music loud, close your eyes, dance, and hug the pole. This too shall pass. Numbers don’t mean anything! Remember, you are strong because you are a poler! Do not forget it! Also, best advice I ever heard from a dear friend was, “it may matter today, but it won’t matter tomorrow.” Additionally, here is a video I came across yesterday. Turns out my nemesis has his own video. Who knew?! Ahhh…a face for the battle somehow makes it easier? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpRo1Gb1FOg — Now, you…hear…me?! Take over that pole and love you! Tomorrow is a new day!
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Call your local “UPS Store.” http://www.theupsstore.com/Pages/index.aspx
If you can provide dimensions, weight, and where it is going they may be able to give you a “guesstimate” of shipping cost.
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SV – It makes perfect sense! Thank you! Getting more challenging for me now. I like it. You really have an excellent program.
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Yep SV…I have a small “injury” and I don’t even know what the heck I did. But then again, it’s been this way since Valentine’s Day (hehe).
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Yes, you can be sore two days later. And longer. I am guilty of letting my enthusiasm for pole be a catalyst for injury. I had pulled a chest muscle about a year ago. It was bad. Be very, very careful! Your muscles are trying to tell you they need to rest. Perhaps a nice hot epsom salts bath? Use your pole time to watch videos or create a music play list so that you still feel in touch with your pole journey. Please rest! Meanwhile, I am headed to my pole room now. I know, I will pole for you today!
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Thanks Veena! You don’t know how many times I’ve watched your video, even the warm up walking around the pole thinking, is she walking 4 times? 6 times? Boy was that clock kinda pounded into our newbie heads at the pole studio.
Your teaching style is relaxed and you share your confidence and a belief in your students. Thank you. Thank you.
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Hi Lina, Thanks for your reply. I appreciate it and you are very helpful. The walk was in today’s “30 Day Challenge, Day 8. I have to laugh to myself a little as I think about my earlier post because when my first pole teacher taught us to “go around the pole like a clock,” she could never teach in the opposite direction. It then became the “mirror, wall, and window.” *lol* I continue to be impressed with the SV program. And, I was happy with myself today with “pole pushups” (chair..I’m new). I can even see a light at the end of the “pole hold” tunnel. I’m progressing. Albeit very slow, I can definitely see progress. And it’s very exciting! Especially from an out of shape 55 year old point of view!
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I just met someone for the first time, and during our dinner conversation she commented on the shape of my arms and asked me if I worked out. I was ah, huh? What!? Really?!
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Hey jdecourcy7029! I’m 55 and still quite the newbie. Also 40lbs overweight. I started the SV lessons and am on day 3. Sounds like my pole hold is as good as yours! I did learn while at a studio last year to climb, Buddha sit, and other sits. So, I know we will both get there! I thought I was doing a pole OK until I started SV lessons. Now I’m learning the right way! They are great! *Veena, thanks for posting the other pole hold video here. Nice to see I was on the right track one leg at a time. Very helpful.
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OMG hey there annlambertvannoy4449 I just saw your post! Would you believe it if I told you that was my very first injury? Exactly the same! Ouch! Left breast pec muscle. PLEASE REST FOR TWO WEEKS! Even if you are feeling better. It was very painful for me and happened last spring. I’m fine now and you will be too if you rest.
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Oops. Also the mirrors were about $59 each.
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I purchased two 30″ x 60″ un-beveled mirrors from Home Depot and mounted them horizontally to make one “big” mirror. Worked out great! There are pics on my page.
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Add me to the list of “30 Day” Pole Hold Awkwardness. I can climb the pole, I can pole sit. (Nope, not jumping ahead (-; These skills are from when I went to a studio.) BUT…having said that, I “sucked” at doing the Day 3 Pole Hold Strength exercise. I love the exercises. Today was day 7. But alas, now I have to go on travel for 5 days. Might as well start over the “30 Day” and see if I am better at “Day 3” this time.
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I put on about 40 lbs in a short time “thanks” (no thanks) to medicine. Ugh. I am since off the medication (Yea!) and the weight is slowly coming off. Too slow. Frustrating because I had kept my weight down over the last 15 years. I had exercised like a maniac for a year with very little weight loss. Then, I went to visit my doctor who just happened to lose 55 lbs! I asked her, “what did you do?” She said, “move more, eat less.” Then I spoke with the nurse complaining to her that I exercised every day, worked out at the club, walked, etc. etc. and she said, “it really is more about the calories you take in.” Well, that wasn’t what I wanted to hear, but she was right. I hate counting calories, so I am trying to work on good portion control. I’ve lost 10 lbs. so far. Sugar is my worst enemy. Really packs the pounds on and so does alcohol. I also discovered that when I had a drink, my appetite dramatically increased! Good news! I have recently noticed that the protein shakes I drink after a pole lesson is really curbing my sugar craving.
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Wow! What wonderful comments! Another reason for SV Lessons? I am not alone in my endeavors. After these comments…I don’t feel like I am the only one who has had this experience. I am not alone. What a wonderful, supportive community! Today was “Day 3” of the SV Challenge. Now…I thought previously that I had a pretty decent “Pole Hold” happening. I was wrong! Does a one-half of a second pole hold count?! Yes! It has to start somewhere! I do believe that if I continue the lessons with a strong commitment, the rest will just take care of itself over time. Meaning…good pole holds are in my future with continued training. And…the scapula exercises are excellent. I did find that if I close my eyes I can focus on the scapula much better. What’s tomorrow? Rejuvenation day! Hurray! Because, my muscles are a little sore now from “home training.” It’s like the real thing! Who knew?!
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I have 9 foot ceilings with a 9-10 SV pole. Very happy with the results. I have pictures of the install on my page.
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Yea GoPro! I got a GoPro in November. I use it while boating, snorkeling, diving. It’s great! For Christmas, I got the doggies harnesses so I plan to put it on the dogs to see life from their perspective. Most of my filming seems to be of the dogs on the beach. I do have plans to use it for pole, but that will be a while because I am shy. (-; I do recommend the jaws clamp mount. At first I thought I wouldn’t want the suction cup mount, but have since changed my mind and just purchased it. I am learning a lot about camera settings and battery life. I have experience in video editing and creating videos in general but I am new to the camera. There are lots of tutorials on YouTube. It is awesome!
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OK me again. I just did a spin (sorry forgot what it’s called) with one leg hooked around the pole and one leg straight out. Things are starting to come back to me slowly. Great clearance on the spin. Hubby said I’m not coming close to anything. It is kind of a small space (less than 4 ft one side, a 4′ 3″ on the other and maybe 6′ other two sides. It is working out great! Can you tell I am excited!! POLE HAPPY!! THANK YOU STUDIO VEENA!!!
