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Floor Shoulder Mount Series! https://instagram.com/p/2oaJTWpAQm/
Here’s the lesson. You’ll find several different options here, so fun! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55538bdc-28a0-44d3-b343-67580a9aa0eb
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Newschick, feel free to send my anything or start a new thread for ideas.
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I don’t know much about her other than adds I’ve seen on Facebook, but maybe someone here has had experience with her!
Have you tried using the resources right here? The 30 day’s to flexy is a new program that gives you direction for 30 days. Much like the 30 day take off program. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/551024ee-a4fc-49b2-8cf6-6ac50a9aa0eb
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Make sure you warm both the pole and yourself! Cleaning it is also helpful, try rubbing alcohol when you are dancing and steam works amazing for deep cleaning and warming too!
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It can be learned, it can be natural. I’ve been told I’m graceful and I’ve learned by watching others, then using mirrors and video to watch my movements back. I’ve very visual, so if you are also visual you’ll really benefit by using a mirror and watching others. Not using a mirror can be a great exercise in “feeling” you natural movement, but if you want to perfect I strongly feel mirrors are our best friends. Just make sure you don’t get so caught up in having to see what you’re doing that you can’t dance with that visual feedback. 💜
Even though I’m naturally graceful (when I dance, I trip, fall and run into walls all the time in my normal life!🙈!) I practice, practice then practice more!!! There are day’s where I focus JUST on arms or upper body, then days I do lower, and of course I also put them together other days!
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No, we have not made any changes, and yes, you have to log into actually view videos. 😊
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When doing a plow pose or shoulder stand pike as I call it, you DO need to use your arms as you press up into the pose. It’s not just about ab strength, you also need to have flexibility in the spine, neck and hamstrings. I suggest check out the shoulder stand pike again, and follow the cues for upper body placement. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4df0dc95-e628-49aa-9ba8-0f0c0ac37250
As for V inverts, they are super challenging and again it’s not just about abdominal strength, as you mentioned flexibility comes into play. Strength in the upper body is needed to give that last pull up to bring the hips high over.
I think people expect to try a move or train for a particular flexibility pose thinking they should have it down in a few days or sessions. It simply isn’t the case! Practice needs to be consistent in order to see improvement.
I see you’ve said you tried the lessons here, but what does that mean? Did you start at the begining (either using the first lesson and moving on from there, or starting with the 30 day take off?) when you put your pole back up or did you only search around looking for moves to work on? If you only search for things that look interesting you’ll be loosing out on a lot of what the lessons are about, progression! So remember everything is place in order for a reason, and the routines are great for building strength and flexibility as well.
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Give a a day or two of rest and if it doesn’t improve I’d have it checked 😊
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How long has it felt this way? Could it just be a soar muscle from poling or working out?
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We no longer have any shopping here on the site. However I do still have a spreadshirt account for SV here are some items and shirts too http://shop.spreadshirt.com/studioveena2/?locale=us_US
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Reverse Grab to Barrel Roll. https://instagram.com/p/1gfawopAdJ/
Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5550ec90-98a8-464f-aa1e-4ec30a9aa0eb
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Yep, the easier it is on the ground the better on the pole, I would suggest doing the adv stretches listed before the adv ballerina stretch too. The stretches in the video shared are great also!
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Have you or how long have you, been working on the lesson for advanced ballerina stretch https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/548cc3f2-2494-4bc1-9989-1d680a9aa0eb and the few listed before? The back mobility routine will also help.
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I normally don’t talk about how fast my progression was, but I was able to do forearm grip Ayesha the first session I tried it….Split grip variation (off the pole) took me a few days. I don’t have a background in gymnastics or dance, so I’m NOT average and caught on to pole extremely quick. I’m telling you this because EVERYONE learns at their own pace, there is no timeline of what “should” be done by a certain time. Some move are not right for some people and they may never do them. It’s great to have goals and plan to work towards something, but we often become discouraged (especially quick learners) when we hit a point where natural ability stops, and things become hard. Make sure you’re taking time to understand and learn the fundamentals of pole, this will make your progress safer and help you understand how everything is connected.
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I have used every size, I have 50’s 45’s and 40 is what I prefer now. I’ve even used a 38mm and I have yet to not be able to grip with my legs. Every finish and size pole has its challenges and these can all be worked around and adjustements made. I love the secure hand grip the 40 offers. If you are very tall and love to do elbow locks and grips like the embrace then a 45 might make it more comfortable.
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I’ve had lessons for that for a few years. 😉 in the conditioning section
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Split spin combo https://instagram.com/p/1oLlYipAYt/
Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5531d898-5530-4347-8f77-6b6b0a9aa0eb
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Ok, I’ll start adding them again! It seems there’s a rumor that SV only has beginner lessons, or so a few people have told me, I’m not sure how that came about. Anyway if your enjoying these please let your friends know because while I LOVE beginners I feel I offer something for everyone. 💜💜💜💜
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I haven’t had any issue with the 40, and yeah my legs are thin!! The biggest thing is leg hooks tend to hurt more but you do get use to it. As with ANY pole ANY size as long are you are warmed up and the pole is warm it should be workable. I use grip aids on my poles when it’s cold.
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I would say you wouldn’t want to put one on the fully assembled xstage! I plan on using only half the pole that comes with the stage. I’ll have to take a look at some of the videos, I’ve only ever seen it on a pole once!!
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Oh wow, that would be amazing, yes, I have 3 stage poles! I use a 45mm xpole, it looks that that size will work with your lyra’s? The colors are all so pretty, it’s hard to choose one! I’m fond of purple, but I’d be happy with any color, the more glitter and shine the better!! lol If it works well for me I’ll be happy to share it with all of my followers!
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Your powder coating is beautiful!!!
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Litlbit has great advice!!! After reading your last post I want to add that it’s equally important to feel secure in your leg grips, not just the hands. We use a lot of leg grips in pole and becoming comfortable with those can also save you from a fall, you won’t always be able to re-grip with the hands! Working on leg grips off all kinds from the floor and from reverse handstands would be a good idea to help you become comfortable with them. Practice it every session so leg grips become automatic too! 💜
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The lessons that go out in the daily are either Random, OR NEW lessons I’ve posted that day. We like the idea of random picks allowing members to be exposted to all the lessons we have to offer. We do not have a function for me to pick three of each level, yet. This is somthing we can totally add to our list of possibilities! Thank you for the idea!! 😊
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Are quick lessons something I should continue with?
