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Don’t forget to pick me up! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_bounce.gif

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OMG…This is AWESOME news. I told you were the BOMB!

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Thanks for the info & tips.

I am definitely doing the conditioning at the gym and at home. Yes…I’m definitely listening to my body so I’m not working on this aggressively.

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I got the 2" mat.

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Thanks Foxy! I figured it out after looking at the moves directory.

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I may just have to get in on this one. This is one area that I’ve really wanted to boost my confidence and this challenge will certainly help!

Lilbit…you are already so sexy with your pole dancing. You’d be awesome! I really hope you’ll really consider posting a vid. You’re such an inspiration and are the picture of sexy at 50+. You’re what we all will be striving for as we grow into this level of maturity: confidence, sexy, and absolutely gorgeous! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_sunny.gif

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Hi there,

I purchased my mat from Pole-O-Mat. It took about 2 weeks to get it, but well worth it. Here’s the link: http://www.poleomat.com/.

Deb Riley is the owner and wonderful to work with. Here’s her personal email address: mailto:smileyrileys@hotmail.co.uk.

I think I paid $193 USD which included shipping. I’m very pleased with it and feel very safe when learning new moves such as inverts.

Take care.

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Here’s the invert that I’m referring to at 2:25 or so. You’ll notice it looks as though Melanie transitions from the cross knee release into this invert: https://www.studioveena.com/video/gallery/My-First-Video

Thanks for the help.

Tracey

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I’m also a night-time poler. I just don’t feel quite sexy or exuberant practicing during the day. It’s something about the day that just doesn’t feel right to me.

Plus, I like to practice when no one can see my frustrations or mess ups. Second, I’m a night person and hate early mornings although I will get up to see a beautiful sunrise and then go back to bed!

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Glitter, I wish I had your guts and that my hubby would be OK with me doing an amateur night. It’s a dream of mine simply because I think it takes a lot of guts to get up there in next to nothing and perform in front of people oogling your body.

I am so proud of you for doing what felt right for you. YOU GO GIRL! Next time those other dancers better watch out because Glitter is taking 1st prize. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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Welcome Kimber…I too suffer from wrist pain, but it has gotten better over these last few months. Here are some of the things that I do to help strengthen my wrist:

1. Wrist exercises – Veena has then on YouTube I believe. I simply usea 3 lb weight and exercise my wrists and forearms to strengthen them. I used to do them daily, but now I do them maybe once or twice a week when I think about it.

2. Pole dance with wrist supports.

3. Sleep with a wrist a support that is for carpel tunnel for several nights to give the wrists a rest. Only my right wrist bothered me so that’s the only one I need the support for.

4. Wrist stretching. I purchased a book called Stretching Anatomy and it goes over several stretching exercisesfor the wrists. They are awesome.

Hope this help!

Hugs & Kisses

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Welcome Christina! You’ve come to the right board…Everyone is the BEST! You’ll get the support, encouragement, and even tough love when you need it. Keep us posted on when you get your pole & how practice is going.

Hugs & Kisses https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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We miss you too Trena, but we totally understand! I can’t tell you how much planning I did for my wedding almost 9 years ago. It was awesome and I pray that your wedding day will be the same. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif Don’t forget to get us pics of your bachelorette party OK!

Hugs & Kisses!!

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I purchased the entire set of Leigh Ann’s DVDs and I must say I’m not impressed. From watching her on YouTube I really expected a classier set of DVDs which actually walked one through the spins / tricks much like what Jamilla does.

She does some stretching, but for the most part it’s basic stretching. She talks through the moves while someone else actually performs the move. However, she doesn’t give enough pointers on what muscle groups are working, what to be careful of, etc. Totally not what I expected. I’m not returning them because she does have some decent combinations.

Hands down…The Art of Pole is the best collection I’ve see to date and I’ve purchased quite a few DVDs in the last 30 days.

If anyone wants a breakdown of The Art of Pole by disc I’ll be glad to email it to you. Simpe PM me and I’ll get it to you.

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Welcome mrs jones! And a big congrats on your upcoming wedding.

You’re going to love this site. Everyone is the BEST!

Take care.