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Those of you who have overcome and/or going through personal/health issues, you are wonderful and a great inspiration. Thank you for sharing so that we can send love and hugs to you! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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@Peachpop…great thread. Nice way to get to know each other. I like threads like this instead of ones that are matter of opnions that can get touchy and/or hurt feelings. 🙂
Three years ago I received a course catalog in the mail from a local adult school. Much to my surprise they had a 4 wk intro pole fitness class. I'd heard of pole fitness and really wanted to try for fun & short-term. I asked a friend to go and we were SO excited. Needless to say she never showed up, everytime the door would open I'd look to see if it was her, not 🙁 Anyway I stayed and after two weeks the instructor asked if anyone planned on continuing after the intro course, up flew my hand!!! I LOVED it I was 52 yrs old at the time and thought "what the heck am I doing!" But it was so much fun, Everytime instructor would show us what we were going to learn, I'd crack up and think "yeah RIGHT" But lo and behold I'd accomplish it.
After a month I bought my first Lyl Mynx pole, went to regular class and to open pole practice another day. Unfortunately after a few months of my beginning, the studio closed down and I thought "now what." I was so disappointed. I looked up videos on youtube and tried to learn with that. I found a studio 1-2 hours away and went to workshops when I could. FINALLY found studioveena and am in heaven 🙂 I have veena's lessons, bought a new TG xpole which has made a world of difference for me.
I attend a wonderful studio few hours away when I can; attend workshops which help to improve and/or learn something new, as well as meet other polers. I've taken workshops and a private with Amber Richards and a workshop with Shelly Lamb (2nd place USPDF Nov 2010). Now this makes it sound like I'm up there in pole skills, not really, but for me I've accomplished more than I ever dreamed of (like sm, NEVER thought it was possible)
I've always been active with some sort of fitness, this is the most difficult, yet rewarding and fun. This is the only workout that I look forward to practice at home. The strength developed is different than when I did powerflex at the gym with 5-8 lbs weights or 15 lb weight bar. My husband loves that it's great strength training for me having to lift and hold my own body weight. He's very involved with my pole venture which makes it more fun.
Thanks to all the veneers who make this journey fun and rewarding. Thanks to veena and webmaster for all their hard work and support.
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Here is some info for the pole studio in Sacramento:
Classes are $10 each on a drop in basis, unlimited classes are $50 per month
** OPEN STUDIO Time is for anyone to practice. There is no teacher.
This time is free for members. Non Members pay $5.
http://www.sacramentopoledancestudio.com/index.html
It would be fun for us to reserve a spot for a Saturday class.
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@jennasmom, glad you mentioned focus on tricks/transitions, if I take a drive for a class I like it to be on tricks.fitness, etc. Also hope to be able to meet you.
@tiny, I would love to meet up with you. I'll look at the studio again for class info and keep in touch. Maybe the weather will calm down soon!
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I have been wanting to try the studio in Sacramento. I live a few hours away but would like to participate in a class. It would have to be a Saturday, hopefully soon when weather gets better. Hope to go and meet other polers and veneers!!
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– did you order the bamboo mats? If you do, let me know how they work out. Thanks!
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@salubivires, we've all been there with the first video 🙂 Everyone here is encouraging and supportive. I seem to be doing the same thing over and over, but it's progress. I'm working on my March Challenge, I wonder how many will know the song (even those my age, haha)
Hope to see your first video 🙂
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Good for you deciding to do that nymphdancer. When we were looking into replacing carpet in two rooms (one being the pole room) I wanted to put pergo or something like that around the pole. For different reasons we didn't and I regret it. The new carpet was put in not too long ago so I'm too scared to have it cut out and put something in now. I also looked into doing the whole room in non-carpet but it was getting too difficult the more we looked into it and more expensive than we thought because the room has cement floor to begin with. I now have a 1" memory foam around the floor to protect the carpet from my "dirty" feet 🙂 and protect the new carpeting. Since I don't pole in heels, maybe I'll look into those puzzle mats.
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I'm one who leans towards tricks. My goal for pole is a fitness program and it is the most difficult & rewarding fitness I've ever done, so I get more out of it practicing tricks, . I know the dance part involves stamina, strength, flexibility, etc. and is beautiful. Because I am so impressed with awesome tricks I spend time watching those kind of performances. I personally also am one who wishes I could have a natural flow and dance, my body and brain just can't connect 🙂 It's wonderful that there are many variations and styles to pole so we can find our nitch and have something for everyone.
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@chemgoddess, did you get two pieces of the bathroom paneling and put side by side? If so, did you cut center to go around pole? Do they not slide around?
@ Empryean, I have a chair mat for my desk, but I got it without the nubs. We got new berber and I was concerned the nubs would snag. Do the nubs really keep it from sliding? It moves very little at my desk, but wondering about poling on it.
@eaglespirit, do you use those on carpet? I don't pole with shoes and just need something for pivoting on the carpet better.
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okay, have to do this one, even if all I do is Adv Plank and Shoulder Mounts 🙂 You'll see what I'm talking about!
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v. I also have Petra!
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you veneers think you are dating yourselves, wait till you hear my FIRST record purchased!!!!!
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glitter, I agree with hannahelizabeth. I do love poling, however, thinking like a mom, I like you proceeding with caution. That you even questioned the situation tells me you have strong concern and I think you should go with your gut feeling. Something that is starting out so quirky has me wondering what might be up ahead.
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eaglespirit, thanks for this question, I have same problem and will take notes of the suggestions 🙂
