[Mindy4pole]

WOW! I’m gone for a weekend, and so much happens! I knew all this group needed was someone to get the ball rolling. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

I think either date would work for me, but that’s because I live really close by. Maybe we do a smallish, local thing in December, and then the "big" one with all the out-of-towners in January. I have a L’il Minx pole — so not very portable. Could I still come play in December?

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December 20
Mindy4pole — YES

January 16
Mindy4Pole — YES

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Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

So — the latest!! I talked to Karyn, the owner of The Girls Room in Dallas about doing it there, and it sounds like it would be workable. She said she would need to charge $25 a person for two hours, and we could bring what ever food/drink we like. They have a really nice studio — 15 or so tall poles. (You can see the studio in Voodoochild’s vidoes.) Does that sound good? Is that enough time? Karyn’s a great lady, so I’m sure we can get something together that would be agreeable for all!

The studio is on lower Greenville, and there are a lot of clubs/bars nearby. Maybe we could do the pole jam, and then drag our tired bodies out for a "girl’s night out".

Now, for the date… How about January 16th? Maybe late afternoon/early evening?

WOW — I think this is actually going to happen! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Woo Hoo! It definitely looks like there is enough interest to start planning this!!

Just from my quick look, it seems like the DFW area would be the place to have it. I’m thinking that 1) because StellarMotion wouldn’t be able to come, and 2) because of the holiday craziness, we should try to do it in January.

How does that sound??
M

[Mindy4pole]

I think it’s fair to be disappointed at the lack of tricking in strip clubs and it’s totally an american freedom to express your dislike for the performances.

https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

I suppose my mind is in the gutter, but this line made me laugh and laugh!! When I see "tricking" and "strip club" in the same sentence, it’s generally NOT a tall silver pole that comes to mind. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

For you strippers out there — KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif You girls are doing a difficult job, and you have my respect!!

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Yep, Boobs out is good https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumleft.gif

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Let me know if you want a video to explain better https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

I WANT A VIDEO!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I’ve been speculating on the bulky arm issue for a while. What do you think about this theory? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_scratch.gif

There are many different ways to accomplish a pole move. So, one person does the move by pure arm strength, while another person uses other muscular systems (core, back, etc). Also, it seems that many moves are dependent on body position –> the twist in your body is doing most of the work. But, these same moves can be "muscled" into working. Therefore, folks that depend more heavily on their arm strength for moves get more arm bulk.

Anyone have an opinion on this theory? Its been rolling around in my head every since I met Jenyne Butterfly. You would never guess she’s a world class athlete by just looking at her. She’s incredibly strong, but doesn’t look bulky at all.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I agree with the "push your boobies out". https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

I’m very bad about slouching as well. I also have a slight amount of scoliosis in my neck that makes it worse. Here’s something I do that helps.

1) Feel the back of your neck, right where it meets your shoulders. This is your seventh neck vertebra. (Fascinating tidbit — all vertebrates have seven neck bones.) Think about pushing this backwards.
2) Put your hand in the notch where your ribs meet in the front, at your solar plexus. Think about pushing this forward.

Doing this makes my chest open up, and my shoulders drop into the correct place. Just practice a little at a time, as it takes a while to get used to this. One other visualization that might help is to imagine a string attached to the top of your head, pulling you upward.

I hope this is useful for you! I learned this posture during my west coast swing dance obsession. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

Good luck!
Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Anyone else working on the Iguana / Pen at the moment?
It’s a good challenge but it can’t look good with a bum in the air, swearing trying to kick legs up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

Feels really scary to pull legs all the way up – I manage to touch the pole with feet up and then get disorientated and kind of head downwards https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

I can do this move most of the time (even if it’s not lovely!) The way I figured it out was to do a regular headstand against the pole. This gives you the feeling of how to kick your legs up.

Then I did a headstand, but put my arms in the iguana position. That way, my head was still holding a lot of my weight, and I felt more secure.

Finally I did the mount in the normal way, and it worked! I posted a video of my shock at getting it if you want to look in my profile.

GOOD LUCK!
M

[Mindy4pole]

1 thigh hold (held for 3 sec)

I think I understand the rest of the requirements, but I’m not sure about "thigh hold" –> I can only think of teddy, inverted teddy & inverted pike. I’m sure there are others I’m missing, but is that the hold you are talking about?

THANKS!

Mindy
(plotting and planning) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

[Mindy4pole]

When I got into poling many nights a week, I got BAD leg cramps. I started taking magnesium, and haven’t had any more problems.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

My challenge is posted, but it doesn’t play right. Its super choppy and the music speeds up. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif

Oh well, at least you get the idea.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I don’t know about where you live, but Craigslist often lists free mirrors from bathroom remodels. You just have to be able to transport a big piece of glass.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I created a new topic for video player ideas/desires over in the Tech area. I just thought it would be a more appropriate place for it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

https://www.studioveena.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=2000#p17492" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

OK, this is not a reply about shoes, but the headline cracked me up!! See, at my studio, they refer to a woman’s vulva as her "pleaser". "Stretching my Pleasers" really made me do a double take!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Lol oh god don’t say that!! Don’t tell me the pain gets worse than this! Haha!!
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Don’t worry about future pain. Everyone is built differently, so what hurts you may not hurt someone else, and vice versa. My thighs never hurt much with pole sits. Now superman… oooo, he is ouchie! Knee holds are less immediate pain than thighs for me, but I end up with more bruising and longer term pain.

Just love your pole and keep having fun!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Yeah! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif I hoped that they might just be gone due to the upgrade.

Thanks sooooooo much for all your work on this site. It is such a great place, and I know we REALLY appreciate it!

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I love this video. Thanks for posting! Body image IS crazy.

When I was almost 100 lbs heavier than I am now, I felt so sexy. It was like I was outside the social norm, and so I could accept myself as who and what I was. If people didn’t find me attractive, that was their problem. I remember going to a renaissance festival dressed as a slave girl — 200+ pounds, wearing nothing but a bra and harem pants. I had all these people coming up to me, wanting to take pictures with me, flirting with me.

Now, I’m pretty close to the cultural "ideal", but I can’t see myself that way at all. I feel "fat" and that my breasts are too small (even though I wear a 32DD bra!) I keep trying to shake these feelings, but they are still there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

Any ideas on how to be more accepting of your own beauty??

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

What size is it? (other than tiny) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Cute garter! I like your butterfly, too!! I have one on my right inner thigh.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Yeah, I have a problem with thinking of cool links. However I am really good at stealing other peoples link moves and then learning them, LMAO! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_twisted.gif

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_thumright.gif
Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I found cradle SOO HARD! I could do inverted teddy/hip hold, reverse grab/pretzel and bow and arrow long before I could do cradle! And I’m still very average at it! (I have scarred my thighs from ‘falling’ out of the crable pose so many times and cutting my my leg on my the nails on my bottom hand!)

I was just talking to my teacher a couple of days ago about the way I figured out how to do cradle. This one hurt me a lot — I had so many bruises from trying to do it! So — I spent lots of time obsessing and figured out that the key for me was to focus on bending my body over, not lifting my body to my arms. It started working immediately after that. I hope that makes sense!

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I got a shoulder mount today for the first time using the Respect Grip. I think I’m going to try the Veena grip too…

WOO HOO for you, too!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

So brave to post a video!! I haven’t been able to get it again… I’ll keep plugging.

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

I do the average SM grip the one it sounds like your trying, just before 2:06 and if you watch you can see me switch to veena grip in the middle of the hold.
https://www.studioveena.com/video/gallery/HERE-TO-STAY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Veena — You are TRULY amazing!

I’m still sick, but I just had to try the shoulder mount with your grip. AND IT WORKED!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
That’s the first time I’ve ever been able to get the shoulder mount! I tried it twice more, and my feet just missed the pole, but I’ll blame that on sickness. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

OK — I THINK I GOT IT!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

butterfly.jpg

I used Veena’s suggestion of caterpillar first. My twisting problems get even worse when I try to do it just from inverted crucifix. It still need lots of work. I don’t feel like I have a trustworthy grip with my hand close to my knee. I guess the strength will come.

The extended leg is not in exactly the right place, but I feel like I understand what I’m doing now. I think I’m going to practice the leg positioning from a headstand.

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Now I can stop obsessing on this, and work on my Sept. challenge!

Mindy

[Mindy4pole]

Thanks you so much for the advice. I’ll try the crucifix entry to butterfly tonight after I’ve gotten my little one in bed.

I’ll keep you posted on progress!

Mindy