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Something to keep in mind when exercising pregnant, drink a lot of water, after the first trimester don’t lay on the back and do exercises for long periods of time, be careful with stretching because with hormones it’s easy to over stretch. 🙂

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Day 9! Pole Sit 💺 These are a fundamental part of pole dance, and we use sits for transitioning, resting and just lookin pretty 🎀 or handsome 👔.
http://instagram.com/p/xncAOZpAVy/

If you would like to learn more about pole sits and learn some neat variations take a look at my lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/53ec46cd-edc0-42a5-957d-22160a9aa0eb. Keep in mind this lesson has been Recently Updated!!! 🌟

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Welcome to the site! You’ll find pole dancers from all backgrounds, shapes, ages and religions too! The members here are amazingly accepting and supportive!

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Its working fine for me. Have you used the contact us to report the issue you seem to be having. Also have you tried another browser? I’m not the tech person so I couldn’t tell you more than that.

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Hi! There a many threads on this topic. Here is a list of them I found in our search function. https://www.studioveena.com/searches/index?s=Pregnant+Poling Feel free do try your own search too.

I poled with my last pregnancy. Most important thing is to talk with your dr so you are cleared for exercise and avoid learning new moves, stay with things you are 100% comfortable with. If you are new to pole then wait and come back to it after baby. 🙂

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Day 8! Pole Kicks both high and low. 👟👟http://instagram.com/p/xk2vpBJAbr/

Kicks do not have to be high in order to look nice, try to focus more on the quality of the lines and movement. If you’d like tips for these kicks check out my lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5316b3e0-b5c0-4cd5-a2e6-530d0a9aa0eb 💜

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Oh Lyme! Directing a new poler to Instagram may be too overwhelming!!! I don’t know what she’s looking for but if she signs up here as mentioned she gets 3 days of full access to all lessons. We also have an option for members to buy a gift certificate for a friend for lessons! https://www.studioveena.com/store/index.php/lessons.html

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Ok, here’s what I’ve seen over my years of training and stretching myself….Keep in mind there are TONS of theories on stretching.

When I started watching gymnastics on TV as a kid and began training myself I have always been able to do an OK front split BUT not squared, I had to work on squared a lot! My families hips have natural “openness” that helped me in that way. Middle splits I had to work for and my BACK mobility was almost non existent!! I’ve worked hard on that.

Through my personal experience training my Back Middles and squared splits I’ve found that it took a year or more of CONSISTENT training to be able to do a GOOD (I’m not gonna regret this tomorrow) back bend cold.

I think a lot of people forget how long someone has worked consistently on something for both the body and mind to remember what you’re asking of it. If you have only begun to get serious about flexibility training you will probably not see an increase in cold stretch for quite some time. HOWEVER…..someone who’s naturally flexible in an area will progress faster and be more likely to do splits and such cold.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND YOU DO NOT NEED TO TRAIN EVERYDAY! STRETCHING DAILY IS OK…BUT FLEXIBILITY TRAINING SHOULD NOT BE DONE DAILY!!! DO NOT PUSH AND TRAIN TO GAIN FLEXIBILITY MORE THAT A FEW TIMES PER WEEK. TRAINING TOO OFTEN WHEN STARTING CAN SLOW PROGRESS!!!!!!!!! If you guys are looking for a good guideline try following the Stretching section here for more tips and help with stretching. xoxox

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With practice you can work around sticky hands and learn grip control. Usually it’s sweaty hands that have the worst issue because they just are so slick! If you’re interested, in the lessons you see how you can work on grip control while in pole hold. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54921dfb-d4f0-474e-b098-238d0a9aa0eb

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Day 7! Easy Up 🆙 This is a nice way to transition from the floor to standing! It’s also a great way to work on your Partial Split Grips 💪 remember to work BOTH sides 💜 http://instagram.com/p/xh7nJXpATu/

Here is the lesson for the move, you will learn how to properly hold yourself making sure you get the most out of this simple, yet strength building move! https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52df4210-6710-4130-95f4-5c050a9aa0eb

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You ladies are amazing!!! 👍

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Lol thanks! I thought you knew, I was all excited to see yours each time. I think I forgot one day tho 😢

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Vdub I click on SHARE VID on my IG then choose copy link, then paste it into the thread here.

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Day 6! Shoulder slide ↘️ That’s the best I could figure for an emoticon! 😊
http://instagram.com/p/xfvBmFJAfM/

This is one I love to do and it’s a great way to warm the pole, however if you find you’re sticking too much place a small towel over the shoulder or wear a shirt. Here are two lessons for this move.

Shoulder slide https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d42d284-0110-4718-bf52-5e780ac37250

Should slide wave https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cdd4b08-4f78-40d0-ae57-2f910ac37250

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I’m so happy you feel comfortable here! 💜

As far as weight loss, there are so many different thoughts on this so you have to find what fits with your lifestyle. My advice, stay away from fad diets!! See a nutritionist if possible. Choose whole food whenever possible, avoid packaged products even if they say diet, whole foods are a better value and making your own meals and snacks can help you save money! Eat regularly! Keep up with the pole dancing and have fun with it! 😊

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Typo should have said no toe scrambling but heel hooking. Not sure why I said or….writing too fast?

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Day 5! Pirouettes 🙆 I call them Pole Turns! These are really challenging on carpet but just do the best you can if you have it. http://instagram.com/p/xc9ig5JAby/

I’ve got 3 Pole Turn Lessons

Under pole turns https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e6fe66-9b30-4fa4-915d-0b530a9aa0eb

Across pole turns https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e5e3f1-8e00-497e-8722-71580a9aa0eb

Quick pole turns https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cdbee89-4724-4171-b04d-61860ac37250 these are listed a Intermediate because they can make a new dancer dizzy REAL fast!

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Take them down 🙂 I do it all the time in my rentals.

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Always try BOTH sides, you really never know which side will feel most comfortable. Once you can do the move on the most comfortable side start working on the opposite. This lesson explains which limb goes where. 🙂 https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d0f72c7-bb30-4035-8905-6a420ac37250

Here’s an Extended Butterfly.

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Ouch! Yes, your right do not kick into moves! I’m glad you’ll be ok. In the future, if you need to hook the foot on the pole for any move like a Half Cartwheel, (NOT INVERTS) try wearing some running shoes or fitness trainers to protect the foot. There should be no toe scrambling or heel hooking for inverts. If you need to grab the pole with the foot, you’re not yet ready to invert.

As for inverts you’re ready to invert when you can perform several strong and controlled Side Pole Holds, Fan Kicks and Knee Tucks. The Basic invert lesson here is broken down into a few steps to show upper and lower body along with how to put it all together. There is nothing wrong with using a sweeping motion as you step forward into an invert, however kicking puts you at risk for injuries. Under each lesson you’ll find Related lessons that you can work on in order to help you build the strength, technique or flexibility needed for the main player lesson. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/50eafb60-e868-4d1b-bc49-75780ac37250

There is no need to suffer through injuries when polling, if this is happening then you need to check your technique and be sure you’re working within a safe level for you. 🙂

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Let me know how it goes for you guys!

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Cazzz click on your video as if to watch it then copy the link. Then past it into the thread 😊

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Oops I forgot the link!!! 😳 http://instagram.com/p/xajCMYJAeM/

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Day 4! I’m doing a Sexy Plié Squat! 👯 These are great for strengthing the legs AND you can use them as a warm up or a sexy transition as well!

Here’s a lesson for the Sexy Plié Squat https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/53227bad-e264-462f-9d75-64650a9aa0eb

I’m really enjoying everyone’s videos!!! 💜

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You can post in the thread if you like.