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Guys here mine is!!! He did a beautiful job! We have a busy day with the kids so I hope to play on it tomorrow! Here are some pics!
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Great explanation Tropical! 💜 I do have something to add. There are different ways to “Jade” I call it Split Hip Hold, my variation and what some (not all) pros see a “proper” jade is not as twisted, and should be done without the hand on the butt. The hand on butt is a bit of a cheat (and that’s ok!!!!!ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ») I’m only explaining this so everyone can see there’s a difference in jades. Regardless of which one you do the split or the Twisty you don’t need an oversplit.
The focus of my lesson is about getting the proper contacts so that you don’t have to use the hand to push your butt. The goal of my lesson is to ultimately be able to hold this with NO hand on butt. This means you will need more flexibility but until that point a half jade works beautifully!!! 😊😊
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Of course this is the place to learn!! Tons of lessons and as mentioned all in order, including strength and flexibility!! Use this code GET3FREE to have full access for 3 days free 😊
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OMG even the “beginner” variation is NOT easy and there’s no reason to feel you should be able to just up and lift yourself off the floor! I would suggest training with yoga blocks under the hands first. You have to also have a lot of upper body strength!!! If you have had abdominal separation you’ll want to address that first before doing any kind of heavy ab work. Avoid moves like forward plank (facing the floor), crunches and anything that focuses on the rectus abdominis (6 pack) area. Work on exercises that focus on the Transverse abs and obliques!
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Buy some tennis balls! They work great for grip strengthening and also for releasing muscle tension! I’ve never used any gadgets for hand strength but I know there are some, I can’t think of the names right now. ðŸ˜
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No, they do not have to be members, as long as you have selected/clicked the big blue “share to Facebook” button everyone on FB or Twitter if selected can see.
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Perfect thank you!!!! This will make it easier for me as well!
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Great thanks! Could you post it to a new different thread so this one remains new uploads? I have several new ones on a list and I will add this one too 😊
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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
