dustbunny
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Another variation on the same excersice is to sit on the ground, back against your pole, legs straddled in a V.
While keeping both legs straight, try to lift one heel off the ground and hold a few seconds. It's hard, don't worry if you can't do it right away. Once you can do one at a time, try both legs!
Worked for me, my boomerang/fan legs, have improved immensly!
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I think it depends, in a more advanced class where you're learning to invert taking turns can be great because everyone has a spotter. That assumes that the instructor has taken the time to teach you how to spot though. In that case I think it's fine, and actually safer than having 6-10 girls learning to invert all at the same time with just one instructor.
If you're expecting to have a pole to yourself than it would totally suck, expecially in a class that's only an hour long. By the time you take time for warm-up/cool-down you're not really getting that much time on the pole. 🙁 Maybe if the classes were longer, like an hour and a half, than everyone would get a better turn.
The studio I started at had too many poles for the space…no one ever had to share, but we were bumping into eachother. So, I guess you have to compromise somewhere.
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Can't wait!
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I stopped going to my old studio not for the same reasons, but for other reasons I didn't feel like I was getting my money's worth. I do miss the social aspect of it, but other than that I feel I've done really well on my own.
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I think you're doing the right thing…no real warm-up and progressing too quickly without some real guidelines for technique/safety is a recipe for injury.
Veena's lessons here are great. I highly recommend them, the level of teaching you get for the price is just phenomenal! At first, I used the lessons to help me re-learn all the basics because I started out all wrong at the studio I started at (the only one in the area). I knew I was strong enough to do more, but it was difficult because my technique was totally off. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif Once I got a better foundation to work from, the intermediate and advanced moves began to come much more easily. Especially split-grip moves, my wrist used to KILL me from just trying to lift my weight for a couple milliseconds. With Veena's tips for proper hand positioning I could instantly hold it for longer without any pain at all! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
As for inverting, I'm not an instructor or anything, but if I was I wouldn't let anyone invert who couldn't do a few things; pole holds, knee tucks, controlled fan kicks, crucifix, and at least 2 steps of climbs. Even then, I would start them low and use crash mats. This is simply for liability issues, if someone falls and hurts themselves they could sue! These things help make sure you are not only strong enough, but that you understand the position you are going into. There is much less chance of falling, and even if you do being low to the ground and mats will prevent anything worse than some bruising.
Don't feel bad for holding yourself back, you know your body better than anyone and if you don't feel comfortable or safe then say so. Be careful and have fun out there. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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@Nymphdancer, I think you may be hearing me giggle too, lol. But I think I'm further than 5 hours away…try Ontario.
Let me clarify, giggling at nymph's comment (because I also relate to enjoying sex…ahem…a lot), not giggling at the topic. Don't want to hurt any feelings here. 🙂
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@Charley, I'm hoping to be able to come but as a member of the audience for now. 🙂
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I started out learning this move all wrong, it's a small adjustment but it made all the difference. I was kicking out with the inside leg and I couldn't get it, saw in V's lessons that she pushes off with the inside leg. When I made the switch, good things happened! 🙂
Also try it from the chair, it allows you to just feel the move rather than thinking about legs, kiching, and momentum. It just makes it simpler.
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I watched your last showcase live online Charley, I thought it was great!
I like both comps and shows, and for different reasons too. Obviously the thrill of watching the pros compete for a title is very exciting, and we often see newly invented moves at these as the girls (and guys) throw their all into the performances. But there seems to be a real lack of venues for the beginer or intermediate dancer to show off what they have accomplished, and as we were all beginers at one point we know how great it feels to finally be able to pole sit, or to invert without assistance. These things should be celebrated too, and a showcase is a great place to do just that. The other thing is that performing is an art in itself, on top of pole tricks or pole dancing, performing in front of an audience is very different to posting videos on youtube. There are no second takes, no clipping out the parts where you pull your shorts out of your butt https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif or where you stopped to wipe the pole. And how/where do you practice that? Some studios may encourage students to perform in front of the class, but not all do. And what about the ones who don't have a studio, who have learned from Veena, or youtube, or a friend with a pole?
I would love to get "good" enough to compete some day, but realistically even if I thought I was, I would be unlikely to enter a live competition because I have no pole performing experience. That experience is something I would like to have the opportunity to develop now, while I am still learning how to dance and pull off tricks. I wish there were more people like Charley who were willing to organize these types of events. On that note…do I recall you saying that you were doing another showcase in July??? Is that still happening? I would love to come watch a live pole performance, beginer or pro, I have been poling for almost 2 years and never seen anyone perform live.
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@Mechie Your instructor wouldn't LET you use a crash mat!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif OMG hun, you need to stop going to that studio…get a pole at home and use Veena's lessons. I've been following your other recent posts and I'm getting the feeling that they are just waiting for a liability lawsuit. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cop.gif
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A typical class is about 90 min. but I know that is unreasonable for most people to do on a daily basis. Some days, all I do is 3 slow sun salutations, it takes less than 10 minutes! If I have more time (or more often than not once I get started I just want to keep going) I will do a couple standing asanas; maybe a sequence of warriors 1,2,3, or high lunges, or triangle. After that is just depends how I feel, or what I want to work on. Maybe I'll work on inversions, or arm balances. When I'm ready to cool down I move to some seated poses and twists. Don't forget Savasana when you're done.
As far as how long to hold the poses, every style of yoga is different. Some styles you can hold a pose for 5 minutes! It's not really my thing though, I prefer Vinyasa yoga which means that you flow from one pose to another in sequence. The most I usually hold a pose for is 5-8 breaths, and usually only 1-3.
I found http://www.yogajournal.com very helpful in planning out sequences of asanas becuase you can search poses by category, or even by what it helps with (ie. sciatica) so if something specific is sore or hurting you can build a sequence around it.
Start small, 10-15 min a day and see how it goes. Good luck 🙂
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I can't pole the day after I shave my thighs…too sensitive…ouchie, ouchie, ouchie. Don't notice any difference in grip though. 🙂 Actually, my legs look funny today because I shaved from the knee down and the lady bit area, but not the thighs in between, lol. Why??? Because I plan on poling tomorrow. 🙂
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It's totally normal for the top of your foot to bruise when learning to climb and hold your self on the pole. As you get better at it, you will use your calves, knees, and thighs more and your foot will take less of your weight. Also the top of your foot, like other parts of your body, will get used to the pressure and will bruise less after practice. If I'm doing a lot of climbing at once it still sometimes hurts to wear shoes the next few days though, lol.
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All the foot fetish people are going to be signing up to Veena to watch these! LOL
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I do not as of yet have any proper pole shorts…I either wear some workout shorts (which are a little longer in the leg than I would like, and makes some moves difficult) with undies, or I just strip down to the undies to start with. LOL
I really need to get me some of veena's 180 wear, some pink pole bottoms, and some pole skivvies they all look great!
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Kinda like the idea. I could do that! I still have never posted a challenge vid here, I keep wanting to and saying this is the month I will start, but I jsut never seem to make the time to come up with something.
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I don't know where you are located, but around here (Canada) we have an organization called BBB (better business bureau). They help out businesses and consumers by attempting to solve problems and "rating" businesses. For example, you can check out a business to see if they are trustworthy before you send them money for a product/service or even before you decide if you want to work for someone.
I'm not generally a big fan of being a "tattle-tale" but an organization like that may have some insight or ideas for you.
What he is doing is harrasment/defamation/libel/slander, and is illegal. Def get your lawyer to send him a letter. AND GET BIG SPEAKERS, LOL!!! 🙂
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Maybe I'm old school…I just turn on the radio to Q107 (Toronto's Classic Rock Station) and rock out. 🙂
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I personally upload most of my vids to both facebook and youtube. I haven't had any problems, I get comments from other polers, and sometimes non-pole friends too. I have never had anybody say anything mean or nasty yet, but I expect to at some point. As far as the creepy guys who are just out to oogle, I don't post anything even remotely sexy. For example, I posted a booty bouncing video here on Veena a couple weeks ago, that one will not be going public! LOL Other than that, I don't worry about what anyone else thinks. I mean, some guys think that little girls doing gymnastics are hot, so there opinion really doesn't mean anything to me. If they think I'm hot I really don't care. I just make sure there is no way for anyone to find me. I have no contact info on either site, not even email. 🙂 Ultimately you have to stick with what makes you comfortable.
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My mom, won't try it either. Neither will my MIL, no matter what I say. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif I just want someone to play with…
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Ok I get it now, that's great! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
I love dirdy birdy as well, she is so graceful and she moves like liquid!
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Congratz, that sounds awesome! I remember the first time I climbed to the top of the poles at the studio too, it totally feels great. I still can't picture this pose though… picture anyone?
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That's awesome, congratz! Keep us posted. 🙂
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They are using your performance to advertise that's for sure. If they want you to teach at the studio it could be a great opportunity for you to hone your skills and do something you enjoy. But if she just wants you to teach her so she can go to her studio the next day and reteach it to others, that's definitely not cool. Not safe for her students, and not fair to you.
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I was sooooooooo weak when I first started poling. I couldn't even lift my feet off the ground! That is totally normal. You will get strong quick, even if your only on it for an hour or two a week. I have learned to do so many things that used to seem impossible; shouldermount, flag, and aysha being a couple of the more recent ones. 🙂
