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I sense a tremendous amount of jealousy from that “blogger”…I realized a lot of women, who don’t pole but have A LOT of opinions on pole, are just jealous.
And she’s VERY wrong on the origin of pole dancing…is from CIRCUS.
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Any here use removeable hand/foot loop on a 2 point lyra?? Or can you?? I like the 2 point Lyra but I tried my friend’s hand loop the other day (single point) and it was SO much fun!!
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Is there a photo or video that show all the grips??? I often get confused over which is which…
Personally…I think any grip will bother your body if you over do it…lol but that’s just me. =P
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Thanks ladies for all your comforting words…
Just an update… It’s been over a week since I left my direct feedback, there’s been no reach out, no apology from any one in the studio in NYC…nada.
— As Cantetinza17 mentioned, I don’t expect a refund or compensation, but I am surprised that they never even reach out to apologize. I hope more people can read my Yelp review and get a sense on what’s it like to do any sort of “Pole Camp” or intensive course in that studio. They are just too money focus and sacrifice quality of the course. The girl that pole for 4 months…I don’t think she even got 25% of what they were teaching. She was standing in the corner more than half the time. Perhaps the girl felt like she put herself in that situation because it’s an “Intensive Power Course”…but still, it is the studio’s responsibility to inform the student on what are the prerequisite.
— quesodillyo9696 – Sorry about your experience…I feel you. I found it very very unprofessional for the instructor to use vulgar language during class. Unfortunately some people just cannot put a full sentence together without swearing. It’s sad.
Well…I have to say, I’m very happy to have a haven like studioveena and the ladies in my pole studio are all so positive and supporting. Apparently quite a few of them had similar experience as mine from the exact same Studio in NYC. It’s just sad that some people feel the need to put others down to make themselves look good.
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Thanks Serzi and Runemist34 — The studio did e-mail us to leave feedback and I purposely choose not leave leave feedback anonymously so they can reach out. But they didn’t…or haven’t. (I did leave a detail feedback on Yelp for those who are interested for future reference – send me private msg for name of studio if you’re not sure which one)
If you read their Yelp reviews, most of the 1-star review is on how they DO NOT refund money…I will be surprise if they even reach out to apologize…never mind a refund or compensation.
The thing that really bothers me is when my friend and I sign up for the course, we specifically asked about qualification for attendees. We told them we are only intermediate, can do extended butterfly, shoulder mount, invert, hand spring…but we don’t have flexibility to do any splits or strength to pull off multi aerial inverts or invert on a spin pole, and if that’s what they want as pre-qualifications, they we won’t sign up — they assured us it’s fine.
I was shocked when they accepted a girl that’s only been poling for 4 months. They clearly only care about cash flowing in and not quality…
I doubt I’ll be going to any more multi-instructors pole camp…I feel like you invest A LOT of money not knowing if you’ll get your money’s worth…or worst…paying for Shame-Fest like Serzi mentioned.
For a studio as famous as this one in NYC…very very disappointed…
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Allyson – Yeah…my girlfriend felt the same way, but I got the harder hit cause 1 particular instructor, for whatever reason, picked on me…my gf saw it too but again, no one wants to rock the boat. The good thing is the 7 of us in the class got a long very well…it was purely the instructors demeanor that was discouraging.
And yes…this is the power intensive…and it was pricey and you can’t choose the instructors. Overall, the program is not bad…I would call it a mixed bag. There were a couple of really nice instructors…but the bad ones really kills whatever joy I have. I guess I’m still in the midst of trying to gain confidence so it was a hard hit.
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Ah-ha moment…thanks Runemist~~~
Oh funny!! The picture Veena posted…I thought THAT is twisted grip…lol
Ok…so is there anyway to get in Pheonix without using twisted grip?? Can you do it with a split grip? 👀
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No, I don’t think it’s twisted grip. Start with baseball grip and lift butt in the air into handspring.
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Is there pole lesson on Phoenix? Can’t find it anywhere…
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jsheridan – Thank you for all the information!!!!! I’m going to contact trapeze rigging in regards to the weight limit. Cause from their description and specs, it looks like it can only support 200 lbs max and no drops, no swings, no double allow. And my lyra teacher told me any aerial rig SHOULD support 2000lbs…
I read about “don’t rig on a tree” unless a professional tree rigger says it’s ok. The trees in my yard are too tall anyway…LOL I couldn’t even get to it with a 15 feet ladder so they will be safe from me~~~
House insurance is actually the major reason why I want a portable rig instead or directly rigging to my house. My house is wicked old…not sure if the beams can support all the weight..rather not risk it~~
So do you have really high ceiling height?? Or do you have a portable rig?? I don’t know how…but I’m so in love with lyra now..I even dream about it…!!! lol
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I was looking at trapeze rigging, and their rig only has a weight limit of 200lbs!! Apparent many garden chair swing have weight limit 500-600lbs!! I’m seriously considering getting a chair stand instead now…just need to find one that is center right in the middle with enough clearance…So when I’m not using the lyra…I can put the chair back on the swing…LOL
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AWESOME photos!!! Love it when people do aerial outdoors especially one in onsies!! LOL Thank you sooo much for sharing!!! Is it safe to hang it from a tree? I got loads of big trees in my yard…just not sure how safe it would be =/
The frame from XPole looks really sturdy but definitely take up a lot of space…I actually saw a “bird cage” style on Pinterest…but I bet they cost an arm, a leg and your first born… =/ (Wonder if I can talk my hubby into getting one as a “decoration” for our yard??? LOL)
I might consider a chair stand (that is, if I can find one that can take a load of 1000 lbs).
I’m 5″4 and I plan on getting a 36″ hoop, doubt tab.
Let me know which “stand” you end up getting!!! =)
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I wanted portable rigging but I think it require a lot more “floor” space then permanent rig? I’m not sure how “useable” would my room be if i get a portable rig (It will be in the same room as my pole…i use my four season porch as my pole room and currently there’s a sofa, a cat wheel and woodstove there…right now the pole is in the middle of the room…will have to move it if i’m getting a lyra. lol
I actually read a lot of posts on here about home lyra already just don’t see a lot of photos being posted…
Keep me posted on your choice!! Thanks!!!
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Any chance Lil Mynx will make more of Veena pole? I really love the color…
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I couldn’t edit my respond…but the one I got is 48 inches long~~~ (SUPER soft…even after numerous washes)
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I got these AMAZINGLY LONG and WARM leg warmer (they go all the way up to my crotch…)…everybody in my studio ask me where I got them…and it’s from a “children” dance clothing site (they do have some adults and this is one of them).
Here:
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Awesome~~~ I just got my tickets for Nov 1 Saturday @ 6:30pm. Girls from my studio will be performing~~
Those who end up going~~ maybe we can meet up =)
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Any picture?
Thanks!
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I love my compact Rumble Roller (black) and my full size Grid Roller…bit I think Rubz ball are still my favorite. I literally carry one with me wherever I go!!
I never tried tennis balls because they seems too soft…maybe I’ll give that a shot on my less stubborn muscles.
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Recently, a party at my house, the guys were making fun of my pole…so I did an extended butterfly (I was wearing pants so I needed something for hands only). They immediately shut up =)
If I’m a more advanced poler…I would do a cartwheel…and if I had shorts on…probably jade (but then, my splits are REALLY sad looking…haha)
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oOOoO…I’d like to know the difference between the new powder coated xpert vs Veena Lil Mynx pole!!
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I second on menstrual cup!! I LOVE my Mooncup!! Now I don’t even thinking twice about my period.
My cat got a fetish with my cup…he destroyed THREE already…but, id been keep on buying new one to replace the one my cat damaged even though they can get pricy. (Normally a cup can last you 4-5 years…I just got a weird cat.,,he even learned to open my drawer THEN open the box where I keep my menstrual cup…creepy huh??)
I will never pole during my period if I don’t have my cup…
Give it a go…you’ll love it~~
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@ Verticali – Thanks~~ the workshop I went to last was also limited amount of people, I even called in advance to make sure it’s for all level and not just advance only. But the “name-not-mention” only gave attention to those 3-4 advance students. Well, I guess at the end it just depends on the instructor.
I’m definitely not ready for advance signature move~~ But if the workshop said they are for intermediate or all level…I just hope that will be the case. I just don’t want to waste my time or money and take a class when I’m not ready for it~
Thanks again~
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@ shoogstandley – The chiropractor that I went to was highly recommended by a friend too..she said she had 2 car accidents and this lady fixed her back within 5-6 visits using CST.
I guess at the end it really varies from person to person…What I learned is…if the first 2 sessions feel “off” (no improvement, got worse or the chiro make excuse like “your body is just adjusting to it”) BAIL immediately…
What I found was physical therapy helped me heal correctly and how to workout safely while pole is helping me strengthen my back and core and maintain it that way. The physical therapist made sure I’m doing all the right exercise to strengthen my back muscle first so I won’t hurt myself, when my back got strong enough, I start my regular pole work.
If the CST is not working out…try physical therapy. Again, depends on the doctor and your body too…
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I have. Did 14 sessions of cranial-sacral therapy after I got into a car accident where I was rear-ended when my car was at a complete stop. The chiropractor said I should be back to normal after 6-8 sessions…but nope. Not only that…my condition got worse…much worse. From minor ache on lower back to “I-can’t-get-out-of-bed” pain.
Several times I wanted to end the session entirely…but the chiropractor talked me into sticking with it and that I will see good results…that this is a “recovery period” and your body will take time to adjust…blah blah blah…a decision that I totally regret.
My primary care doctor said chiropractor really irritated my back with cranial-sacral therapy, she end up giving me muscle relaxing medication for 2 months so my back will have time to heal then she send me off to physical therapy.
I was sooooo upset at the chiropractor …I was doing SO WELL on the pole, I nailed tricks after tricks…and because of CST, it made my back worse…I was forced to stop poling for almost a year. After months of physical therapy…I’m finally able to pole again. I lost all my strength but at least I’m back on the pole.
Again, this was my personal experience with a particular CST chiropractor…your situation might be different.
All the Best~
