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Try doing a search on Pole Fears here and you’ll see you’re not alone in this feeling, you will also see more suggestions.
Strength will help, and as mentioned, always learn everything you possibly can from the floor or as close to the floor as possible. Always use a crash mat.
Our thoughts create our reality so it’s important to focus on what we WANT to happen, and not what we DON’T. Work on picturing yourself doing Inverts and such with ease and pefectly, do this through out the day and before you practice or work on the move. Never indulge the thoughts of falling with continuing to focus on them, stop and redirect your mind.
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For those who don’t have a pole, I’ve got tons of things to help you improve your pole journey that don’t require a pole at all. Including stretching routines to follow 😉
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Day 16! Roxy Spin! http://instagram.com/p/0RPNOPJASY/
Here is the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/501801ad-aff8-4960-b3f4-613a0ac37250 this spin was created by Studioveena member RoxyPink 💜
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I think for most the twisted ballerina is easier than the other, but not always.
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Day 15! twisted Ballerina http://instagram.com/p/0OpcK7JAa3/
Check out my lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fa29778-6ce0-4814-9df4-0e9c0ac37250 for helpful tips and variations! Here we are twisting the torso allowing the front of the arm pit to come to the opposite side of the pole.
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Joists/beams are what you have to use anyway, so that’s perfect!!
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Yeah, I would say tighten it more 🙂
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Ah, I’m sorry I missed the tag! I get a lot of tags and comments so I miss a lot on IG. If you want me to see something posting here is always best 💜
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That’s great! Don’t rush the spins, make sure you’re working on strength based moves too and don’t forget to stretch your forearms after every session 🙂
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Vdub, I upload all the lessons and edit them too, luckily webby doesn’t have to worry about that! 🙂
It’s really a challenge to find advanced work that doesn’t require flexibilty, that is part of why I place some moves in advanced. Now that we are all moved in, I would like to start adding to the quick lessons again every week! I need to get everyone passed all the sickness that has been hanging around our family, we keep passing it a round!! :/
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Duh forgot the link! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/548c5fdc-3978-451c-b428-51c70a9aa0eb Chopstix combo
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Already have one for Chopstix 💜 I can try working in machine gun again, but haven’t done it in well over a year so I may need time ti work it out and get the flexibility back that’s needed 😊
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Day 14! Ballerina 🙆 http://instagram.com/p/0LyTaPJAUT/
This is the advanced variation also known as Eagle. Check out my lesson for the easier option and helpful tips to get you ready for this move! 💜 https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fa14cec-8224-4de4-87a9-2ec70ac37250 Note that is is NOT the twisted variation, that will be posted tomorrow. Wearing my lovely @kupmykakez bottoms https://www.studioveena.com/store/index.php/clothing/kmk-mystique-palm.html
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Day 13! Bow and arrow http://instagram.com/p/0JR-MzJAcF/
For more instruction and different grip options check out my lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d46d077-22f0-4c57-87e0-2ff40ac37250 Shoulder flexibility and back mobility is helpful for this move. I decided to play around with a different exit and I kinda like it! 😋
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Awesome! You passed the “test” I show at the beginning? I ask because it’s totally possible to do the reverse grab and not have the flexibility for it.
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Trish, before working on twisted grips, check your flexibility first by using the shoulder flexibility test in this lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4fc4dc2f-1bd8-4026-9725-02690ac37250. If you pass the test and regularly work on conditioning the shoulders, you can see if TG is right for you 🙂
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lol Looks like we replied at the same time!
Just to be clear, the related lessons I’m talking about are listed below the main player, they show you what moves would be helpful to know before working on the Main player move. They also often list strength or stretching work to do to help achieve the main move. 🙂
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Can you do all of the related lessons? Can you post a video using (split grip) ? So we can see where things are going wrong? As Chem mentioned, often the hands are placed too high.
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Even after your 3 day trial ends you can use this code anytime you like GET3FREE and view the lessons for 3 more days 🙂
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My lesson is not for the Twisted grip, so you will need to use a split grip or true grip if you are trying to learn from the lessons here. I personally don’t recommend dancers use the twisted grip for mounts because it’s a grip that can cause a lot of pain and injury if it isn’t right for your body. 🙂 Even using split grips and true grips is hard on the body when done too often.
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In addition to everything Chem mentioned, are you trying to do a handspring, cartwheel or twisted grip handspring? Can you do all of the lessons listed in the related section under the Handspring lesson? Can you post a video for us of your attempts? 😊
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Day 12! Cobra http://instagram.com/p/0GmqfnpAYj/
Check out the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4de794f2-2bc4-4e78-938c-53a40ac37250 for more variations and detailed instruction. Keep the legs together and choose a variation that works for your body. This is a nice stretch after abdominal work!
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I can see where going to some Pole events and a studio filled with younger people might make you feel like the odd one out. I’ve been in that position a few times when it comes to classes ( not pole ) and it does sometimes feel like “why am I here” Also, there are very few Pole Professionals with 4 kids, and I often feel like I can’t relate to their lifestyle and they can’t to mine as well, I also don’t drink (because I am cheap and don’t like to drink anything without food) so I’m often not part of the main crowd at pole events.
All I can tell you is when I was in my 20s I never thought, of someone in their 50 and over as “mismatched” or “out of place” like in the gym where I use to work. I always admired someone who was older than myself still doing what they WANTED to do. I also have never thought as 50 being old, but maybe that’s because my mom had me in her 40s.
I know for sure there are a lot of over 50 here, so hopefully they’ll see this and reply. 🙂
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Yes, as addressed in the lesson, the most important thing is to hold the pelvis in the correct placement shown in the very beginning. Also, mention at the beginning, it’s ok if the legs do not go flat. I’m glad you asked the question because I offer variations so you can find what works for you! You can also use one of the other Hamstring lengthening lessons listed as well, remember everything is grouped together, so it’s easy and quick to find something else. Try working with the one leg bent variation for a while and never push you’re hamstrings as they tend to be fussy and get angry easily.
