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YAY Roxy!!! And everyone else, I really believe you’ll find that as useful as Roxy and I have. I’m not even stressed about stretching anymore because I am confident that with these techniques I can get as loose as I’d like. (I’ve had a cruddy virus ever since Karol was here and so haven’t done a darn thing but I will be back to it soon!)
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Go Roxy!! My mom is a lung cancer survivor and a former smoker. You can do this. And when all of NC goes non-smoking in January it will be even easier to hang in there. You can do it!! Imagine how nice it will be to taste food again. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
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If you happen to be in North County, you’re only 45 minutes from OC Pole Fitness in Aliso Viejo. Fantastic place!!!
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good descrip, georgia. dayanara, yes, you definitely want to push your hips forward. once you grab the top foot, start pushing hips forward and arching back. then you can take off the bottom hand, bend the bottom leg back, and connect. this move does not lock in until you arch. and yes, it definitely hurts the top leg calf muscle. you get used to it tho! good luck!
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See my insanely-long blog post summary, just posted. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
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Because my vid cam battery died I also wasn’t able to take photos. It was an a/v disaster. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif
But here are two iPhone pics.photo.jpg
First one is Amber’s cheering section.photo2.jpg
Second one is me, Amber, and Pam (Poletential co-owner).
Shirts read "Amber Rocks the Pole" (She had no idea, was totally surprised to see them on us!) -
If you pay relocation from California, I’m there! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
And….
parlo italiano!!
Best of luck with your new studio. -
Ps. My clandestine video attempt totally failed. And there was no pole at the afterparty, insurance certificate snafu. Otherwise, a perfect evening!
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I promise you all I will write a long summary when I’m not on my iPhone and have had some sleep. Amber (fleur) was amazing. The competition was great, the ladies were so talented. In addition to the expected awesomeness of Leigh ann and estee and zoraya, we were blown away by Lisa and Lindsay. The difference was that Amber danced. Others did tricks. Amber integrated tricks into
a choreographed dramatic routine. One of the judges was Carmit, former pussycat doll, and she told us it was Ambers choreography and dancing that pushed her over.
She did wear heels, many didn’t. And her long routine was to another way to die. Short was to pretty by the cranberries. More to come soon I promise! -
Unfortunately, no. Uspdf doesn’t have that yet.
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Fleur is on her way, I head to the airport shortly. I’ve spent the morning rigging up electrical tape covers for the lights on my vid camera, am going to do my damnedest to record some stuff (SHHHHHHHHH!). Send your best vibes to Fleur!!
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Duckie, that’s terrific!! Let me know if you need more info, and for sure confirm if you’re coming–would love to meet you!
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OK, so SVers from all over the east coast got their acts together and made it to Virginia to root on Karol and all the other competitors there. Are you telling me we cannot get ANYONE from out West to make it to LA for next weekend? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_eek.gif
The workshops have a ton of space left in them, the talent is going to be tremendous, and Fleur needs your support!!!!
Come on peeps! SV needs to represent!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif -
That would be great Karol! We don’t seem to have a lot of SV folks in Cali so the YouTubers should know, for sure!
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I agree with everyone else, you are only as old as you think. What an inspiration you all are!! I am 39 and PROUD of the experience I’ve gained in life and the kick-ass things I can do with my body. May be a little stiffer and take a little longer to warm up than someone 22, but I can still rock it. And I regularly teach girls in their 20s, and they’re impressed with what I can do, no matter what my age. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_tongue.gif
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Details on Karol’s workshops, links to sign up, and some SMOKIN’ HOT photos of her are up! Check it out at:
http://www.poletential.com/KarolHelms.html
We know there are other polers in NorCal! Come join us!! Message me if you have questions. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_colors.gif
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ahem Fleur—TRIPLE pole pictures! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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You’re so welcome, poleophile! Here’s the link to the style I bought. Champion is having a huge sale right now!
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Oh ok, that’s what I figured, just wanted to be sure. Yeah, those crotch shots were quite agitating!!
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Hahaha, you’re not a pervert! And no, my boobs have never roamed free in my adult life! I usually just wear a nice supportive smooth bra under a tank top. The bra fits well enough that the girls stay put when I invert. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
Never thought about wearing a regular bar under the uniboob style. But I am a dualboob convert for sure!
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What on earth did Alethea think was BAD about her PSS performance??
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Me me me! I will be there screaming my head off for Fleur. I’m coming with two other instructors from Poletential and one student. Freya is also coming down from Portland. Veena, are you going to be able to make it?? I’m going Friday afternoon, home Sunday morning. I’m skipping the workshops since I’ve had the chance to do workshops with all these ladies before. Thought I would save the $ and let someone else have the pole spot. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_albino.gif
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Awesome advice yoga, as ever. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
Michula (Mikey) from Antix helped me a lot with caterpillar a while back by telling me that it’s not arms, it comes from your lower back. By placing your lower hand not too low (in front of your face is about right), you can push away and at the same time use your lower back muscles to lift your torso away from the pole. Then you can engage those hammies and pull your tushie up.
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I chose to put a standard sized pole in my den that has a very low nap sisal rug in it.
I could have chosen to put a taller pole in my front room that has hardwood. And while I would LOVE to have the taller pole, I absolutely did not want to pole on the hardwood at home.
My knees take enough of a beating at the studio on those wood floors. And I worried about shoes marring the wood.
But then again, I have the tall poles at the studio at my disposal, so I guess I’m not missing the height at home… -
OMG Sissy, the worst thing about poling for me is that I am a lotion addict! I had to laugh at your ritual description as I do the same. I had a friend in college who used to tease me about my "ointing rituals!" I use a different lotion or potion for face, neck, chest, legs, the list goes on! On days when I’m poling I skip it in the morning, and before bed then I coat myself in Kiehl’s Supremely Restorative Argan Dry Oil.
Only deodorant I’ve used for decades is Secret unscented solid. Yes it does leave white marks on clothes but no stinging or irritation on my sensitive skin. And I actually find that if it gets on the pole, it helps me stick! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif
