SadiraSimone
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Welcome! Studio Veena is a great place to share thoughts, questions, and learn from other polers! You’re going to love it!
Good to find another NC girl on here (I’m in Greensboro!)
Hope your pole comes soon!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif -
Awesome Veruca! Let us know what you think!
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Yaaaaay! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif Congratulations!!!
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Yowwwwww Aoowwwww (Cat Calls)
Awesome photos! Totally Hot Veena!
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I think Runemist is right. Make sure to stretch out your calves well. And many times foot pain and cramping can be resolved my massaging the muscles of the calves. I work with a lot of people who have plantar fasciitis (as a massage therapist) and they are often surprised to find that their pain is related to tightness and trigger points in their calves.
That is a different affliction of course, but yes when the toes are pointed the gastrocnemius potion of the calves is contracted and shortened, and like with any muscle that gets overused during the course of our day it can become knotted and tightened over time.
If you can massage the calves first, making sure to give some gentle attention to the achilles tendon that attaches those muscles to the heel of the foot, you can then stretch by pulling your toes up toward your knees. This will engage the other calf muscle – the soleus (a deeper muscle)
Think about this: Every muscle has a muscle that does the opposite action – so if you engage the soleus (which is the deeper muscle that flexes your foot toward the knee), then the gastrocnemius can rest and stretch out from a contracted state and it will also of course stretch your foot in the opposite direction.With that said there are also tiny muscles within the foot and a tendonous sheet of fascia that can become overworked as well and the golfball massage that Mindy4pole suggested is perfect for that! A nice warm foot soak is always nice too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif (Runemist my feet cramp up in the cold too – ouch!)
I didn’t intend to get all technical on you – but I hope that helps some https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif !!
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I’m jealous of both of you ladies!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I live in a tiny apartment, but dream of the day that I have a house that I can rig up some silks in! -
Awww Veena – I’m so sorry to hear that! You and your family are in my thoughts and we are ALL here to support you! Hugs.
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WoW – that’s pretty awesome!
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Guess whose thigh-high PVC boots came today? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif And guess who is SUPER excited that they fit her not-so-stick-skinny legs? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif And guess who even kinda likes the way they are all squeaky like? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
Haha – you are so funny and it’s so cute that you’re so excited! Woo!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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Pole-twista
Polephile recently posted this on a similar thread that I started:
"There’s a Yoga Today podcast that I use called "Deep Core Muscle Toning with Adi Amar" that is just outstanding for working the entire core, but really especially engages the transverse abdominus and the lower abs . You can get it for free on iTunes. Just search Yoga Today and scroll down until you find the title!!"
It’s pretty intense, but I LOVE it so far for working and toning those abs!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I’m glad to hear that it does go away. The only thing that actually works for me is to keep moving some when I’m dizzy, if I close my eyes or stop and fixate my eyes, I totally want to vom.
(Also, I have been waiting for the day when I could use these little puking pac-men in a thread!!) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_r.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_puke_l.gif (YEEESS!) -
Awww, what a good guy! That’s very sweet of him, I’m so glad that he supports you and the things that make you happy!
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Yeah, I used the podcast last night – and LOVED IT! It’s perfect for me because I can do it on days that I work a lot and have very little energy – I know that I can at least do this!
Thanks so much for that! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif
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Thanks ladies! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
That’s just the sort of info that I was looking for! Practicing holding the Transverse Abdominis, like Veena suggests in the video, will actually help me maintain proper body mechanics while giving massage too! ( I used to be good about maintaining good mechanics when I worked but lately I’ve been very lax and the aches in my body are proof!)I’m going to check out that podcast too!
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I’m glad that you posted this too Glitter! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_salut.gif
I was also in an abusive relationship many years ago, and it’s such an incredibly difficult situation to leave. But reading, seeing, and hearing encouragement over and over from other caring women is a seed well planted.I am so sorry for all of the family members affected by this tragedy. No woman ever deserves that kind of treatment. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cry.gif
I admire you for posting this despite embarrassment. I hope that Sandra’s case gets the justice that it needs. And that your/her message is heard by other women who need to get out of similar situations. -
A-MA-ZING!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
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Yeeeeessss! I’ve seen this before!! I love Nakey-Nakey Momma!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
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Wow! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_exclaim.gif I’m really impressed!
I always knew that I liked her deep down – this just confirms it for me! Amazing!
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Oh Karol, for some reason I didn’t realize that you were in Charlotte!! I may take you up on that sometime too! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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I totally agree Foxi!
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God lord she’s flexible!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
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Halfjack and Glitterhips I will be thinking of you both and wish you both the very best.
I just wanted to take a minute to say that, I wish that during whatever "sex education" we got as youngsters that the educators really took the time to really explain the risks of not using certain contraceptions. (I know that parents should also be responsible for helping their kids understand – but I guess I’m just speaking generally.)
I too, got caught up in the moment had had unprotected sex with a guy or two in college – granted, I was on the pill, but that made me sort-of think that I was invincible. My partners were people that I was either in a serious relationship with or knew really well so I trusted them, but what if they hadn’t been honest with me after all? When I was younger I just didn’t always think things through like that! And I think that most young people have an experience like that.
Halfjack, I went through the full testing about 5 years ago and I was terrified too! On one hand I really wanted to know because I found myself in love with a really great person, but on the other hand I wondered how I would tell my partner (if my tests came up positive with something) that I had possibly endangered his well-being. I knew he would be understanding, but it didn’t make me feel much better
I feel that if we really knew the sort-of silent dangers that lurk out there like HPV as teenagers and young 20-somethings, we’d be more likely to be more careful (certainly never even considered HPV back then). I was fortunate enough to have my tests come up negative, but like glitter said – it can only take one partner.
HJ – I wish you the best with your test results, and I am really glad that you are getting tested!
Glitter – I will continue to sent you good and healing energy and I hope that you stay in good health all around!I realize that I can’t solve the world’s problems in a forum, but I just wanted to express my thoughts for a minute – thanks for listening. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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Wow! Thanks for that link Phillypole Jess – there are some incredible combos in that performance – my mind is blown! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif
And I haven’t even gotten to most of the other videos/drops that Empyrean posted yet – I’m excited! -
Wow~!! Love it! Thanks! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
