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Yes, it does get easier. The enjoyment for me is bitter sweet, it's the hardest workout I've ever done and I huff and puff. But when I'm done practicing I am on cloud nine with how much stronger I've gotten and still am getting, things accomplished I never thought possible.
Patience is the key, do not rush into things that still need strength, don't focus on what others are doing, etc. All things I had to learn as I began and still need to remember.
Welcome to the journey! 🙂 It is fun.
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Thanks for the clarification, veena, I thought I had remembered something from while back, but couldn't remember the specifics.
@chumpchkin, there are so many good ideas, like yours, and it's hard to keep up with everything. BTW, saw your video, awesome 🙂
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I often think about going back to check challenges in case I am ready (and willing LOL) to do a challenge I may not have felt ready for before.
Also, a footnote, I think a while back it was suggested to not use the word "challenge" in a thread topic for challenge ideas, etc. So that it won't be confusing for when veena actually posts a monthly challenge topic. When I see a title like this one, I immediately think it's the actual challenge post.
I hope I was not dreaming and that I saw the suggestion to not use "challenge" in thread title if it's not the actual challenge by veena. If I'm wrong, someone please let me know. Also v, let me know if I was dreaming 🙂
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It's okay, you and veena have a lot going on right now. I was just wondering if it was my pc or the chat room. Wishing you the best during this transition for your family.
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This is a neat idea, I hope to submit soon.
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https://www.studioveena.com/users/view/4f5e2461-917c-41f2-b4eb-3bc20ac37250 I'm glad you liked the class and hope the studio and their classes work out for you. I love a studio and wish the one I love was closer to me.
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Also don't know if this should be here or another thread….I would not go to a studio that requires shoes. It's just my preference and do not feel comfortable in shoes and won't wear them. I went to a studio last year that encouraged heels, not just encouraged, but made me feel like an outcast because I don't wear shoes; I never went back.
I am trying a new studio that opened in my town recently. The instructor also always wears heels and so do the other students. I do not wear them and instructor seems to be okay with that, so that's good. The studio focuses a lot on dance, the sexy side of dance/floor/wall work and that's not me also. I'll finish the class package I bought then decide if I'll continue.
I also see that students learning to climb with shoes depend on them for grip. My friend did that and could not climb without shoes cuz she didn't develop upper body strength, mainly cuz the studio she was going to also was dance oriented. I guess a studio can "require" things and people just need to decide if it's for them or not.
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okay, that's what I'm getting. At least it's not just me. Thanks for letting me know.
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When I started few years ago @ once a week and no pole at home, the studio had ope pole for students. I went and even though it wasn't formal class/instruction, instructor would give guidance to get or work on something. Even with a pole at home, I went to make sure I was working on something correctly. I also say if you can do it. What do you mean other classes? But yes, do what will help you get the most out of it without over-working your body/muscles. Glad you are enjoying it.
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I keep eyeing the headstand/handstand workshop also. I have panic attacks at the thought of handstands 🙁 I tried beginning steps few years ago and keep wanting to try every now and again with no luck. I recently got some help and am getting the hang of headstands. So is this workshop for people like me who have not accomplished it yet??
I've also ordered my sv buttons for pole convention!! Anyway else we'll be identifying each other for those who don't have buttons?
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Hi, for bay area, please look up Shelly Lamb's studio in San Francisco AND Twirly Girls Pole Studio in Pleasanton, CA, also Poletential in Redwood City (bay area). Let me know when you are in bay area and maybe it'll work out for me to take road trip if it's on a weekend.
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1) I wish I'd learned to invert correctly in the beginning, I injured myself kicking and trying to latch on with my foot, but nothing long-lasting, thank goodness. Anyone kicking into inverts, even shoulder mounts and latching on, take your time and get stronger. I even struggle with shoulder mount, I seem to have lost what I had accomplished.
2) Everything everyone has told me about importance of dancing with poling and that I can do it. I have such a mental block with it and have hard time not comparing myself to others. With mental block I just can't relax and feel good about it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif I hope I can begin to LISTEN to this advice.
3) Yes, I wish someone had told me how much $$ I would be spending. Sometimes I get scared that I'm not handling our finances wisely, but I still spend for poling!
4) Wish someone would have told me about sv A LOT sooner than when I found it.
5) MOST IMPORTANT, I wish someone had told me what great friends I would find in the pole community!!!! I had no idea this would happen; through studios, FB, workshops with great instructors and wonderful veneers. This is the part I love the most.
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I struggle with the same thing due to time, or lack of. I have a wierd work schedule so that doesn't help. And I "forget" when I'm home watching TV that I could be on the floor warming up muscles, then stretch, etc. So that's my fault. But it's a struggle to be consistent and decide what to do and when 🙁
Fourtunately I found an awesome bootcamp fitness place and the trainer is excellent, even for the large group who attends. But again, due to schedule and it is a 45 minute drive, I only average once a week. I wish I could go more because I see it has helped strength-wise for my poling, but then it'll take time away from pole. Especially since there is a studio in my town now that I am going to.
So I plug along and do what I can. I hope you find something that works for you and that others can give you some suggestions. 🙂
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nymph and sparrow, which VADO model do you have? Aerial Amy loves hers and I keep thinking about getting one. I can't place my digital camera/tripod too far from my pole due to where the door is and angle and wonder about wide angle on the Vado.
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I also use my Panasonic digital camera to record practices and what few challenges I do. It works fine for me, I just wish I could move it back farther but the location of my pole and angle from the door doesn't allow it. So I wish it had a wide angle feature to get more space in, but does fine. I also use Windows Live MovieMaker to edit, nothing fancy. I have a program called AVS video editor but forget to use it. I don't record every practice as it's time consuming to stop and start it in between and it runs out of battery or memory too fast to keep it recording. I do like recording to see what's working and what's not with tricks.
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oops, just read your post again and you do have ovoo, how do you like it?
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I don't yet, thinking about it because a few people on my pole FB have it and getting together. Do you have it and how do you like it?
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Welcome! This is a great site. I started at 52 and am now 56 🙂 Hope you get to share your pole journey with us.
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Yeah, I meant to mention to webmaster about it. It's hard really knowing who is there and who isn't. Does anyone know if I still show as in chat? I close it, and there is another logout icon that I click wondering if it logs me out of it. I just checked right now and no one shows up, wonder if I do now.
I love the Like feature here now 🙂
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Welcome to both of you! Yes, we've all been there with bruises and pain. But the accomplishment far out-weights it all. The Superman was herendous with pain/thigh burn, but it's so much fun now. I also go to a studio once in a while, as well as workshops when I can. Even though I usually learn something new to add, veena's lessons are a big part of learning for me. Hope you can share your progress as time goes on. This is a wonderful site to be part of 🙂
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If this is it, maybe I can combine February's and April's LOL
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I tend to agree that being a sub she did not have relationship yet. There are some people who go to a pole class/studio feeling uncertain and if this is the case, it would make someone feel badly about themselves and maybe discouraged to continue. I have been poling for few years and am not confident with the dance part of it, especially the super-sexy style. A year ago I went to a studio fairly close to me where the super-sexy style was major focus. I figured I could participate but skip that part. The instructor would not give up on trying to "force" me into it in front of the class, I let her talk me into putting on shoes she had at the studio (it was my fault for letting her talk me in to it). After me saying again, that is not me, she said "oh you're just about the tricks" and walked away. Needless to say, I never went back. She is a nice gal, just not good interaction, for me anyway.
I have found two studios that are encouraging and accepting of where I am at my level and style. Pole can be intimidating anyway without adding to it by an instructor. And because I feel comfortable at these studios, I am willing to try adding dance/transitions.
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MissPriss, WELCOME and I also hope you try the studio. I went to an intro class about 4 years ago alone. A friend was supposed to go but didn't show up. I was disappointed, but glad I went. I got "hooked" immediately then the studio closed down. I tried various ones in neighboring towns and ended up finding one that was 2 1/2 drive one way. I could only go once in a great while and missed having a studio close by. One of the things that saved me was finding this site and veena's lessons. A studio recently opened in my town and I am so excited. That you have a studio so close is great, many don't have the opportunity. Keep us posted 🙂
I may be on the small side, but I started at 52 so have to work a lot harder, but each accomplishment is worth it.
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Got an itching to try Half Handspring. Tried it before I watched veneea's lesson, watched it and now need to work at it correctly. Also went back to basics for shoulder mount, was doing it but with more kicking into it than I would like and lost it anyway, so am backtracking. Oh, and headstand, which seems to be getting better (thanks sexygirl for your pole jam help the other night!). I hope to get over fear of working on handstand! 🙂 Great thread!
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Yes, the pole has tendency to be loud with a calling LOL My chromella, not so much, but my new 45mm TGelda sure calls out my name. I hear P90X is tough, good job that you do it.
