[Veena]

I’m very much into mind body work, I meditate and have had great success with self hypnosis. I do most of my continuing ed in mind body so that’s not why I would be hesitant. I’m just very leery of claims that sound too out there and have no scientific proof. The websites I saw seemed unimpressive to me, but I’m just skeptical at first, seeing claims that this can cure disease sets off a red flag. If there’s no potential for injury then nothing wrong in trying it, however I’m guessing it’s not cheap. I’m always hesitant with any kind of body manipulation done by someone else.

[Veena]

Do you feel like you’re stuck as far as progress? Maybe try meeting up with someone and stretching together, we have a webcam function in the chat room.

[Veena]

From what I’ve seen of their download stuff, it’s very advanced without a lot of direction but maybe the dvd’s are different? I know many girls have enjoyed using Alethea’s stretching dvd’s along with the lessons here.

[Veena]

I honestly don’t know much about it, however in taking a few minutes to google what it’s about, I think it falls under the Pseudoscience category in my book. If you do go please be careful and speak up if something doesn’t feel right!!

[Veena]

Often times its a matter pelvic positioning. Often when doing moves that require core strength like fan legs we are not mindful of how we hold the pelvis and either tuck or arch too much. Everyone’s hips are made up slightly differently so while neutral is always what you’re looking for, it may be necessary for a slight posterior or anterior pelvic tilt to allow the hips to open without pain. My suggestion then would be to try working on strength and conditioning moves that focus on holding a neutral pelvis and see if that eliminates your hip issues.

If you have the lessons here some good ones to work on are the

Booty squeeze https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e1d9e69-f62c-4b3e-81b1-4b380ac37250

Hip flexor lift https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e1af31f-dc20-4e77-bd07-301c0ac37250

Shoulder and Ab routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9c3f1-5d98-496d-ae1f-45cc0a9aa0eb

[Veena]

Yeah, practice, and just being aware of your lines while you practice will help. If you have the lessons and are looking for combos to work on that have flowing movement without inverts and advanced work take a look at the combos in the routines section. I think there’s about 30 combos.

[Veena]

I agree more and more is coming out that cross fit is just not that great for you.

Cross training however can be great, and everyone has great suggestions. Just remember you’ll see better results and reduce your chance of overuse injury by not working the same muscle groups two days in a row. Rest is just as important as training!

I personally like to cross train with yoga or hula hooping!

[Veena]

I’ve used it on mine often, I think the main reason for suggesting something other then windex is possible allergic reactions and the fact the xpole has their own pole cleaner too. They use to suggest windex back in the day!

Have you guys tried Foxy Kleen?! She use to be an active member here and was kind enough to send some samples my way, I have the lavender and cupcake, both leave a great sent AND they do work really well. You can also use it on yoga mats, gym gloves, equipment and such. http://foxykleen.com/shop/foxy-kleen-lavender-scented-fitness-equipment-cleaner/

[Veena]

Mummy, I have 4! 🙂

https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/f6257c78-b909-11df-856f-001b214581be
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/f6257c8c-b909-11df-856f-001b214581be
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52658fec-f3d4-401e-9f9b-32fa0ac37250
https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/526591c1-5050-498e-a932-35580ac37250

[Veena]

Well hey, sleep is super important! These are all questions for webmaster, and while it seems like an easy thing to add a button or function here and there it’s not. Suggestions are always welcome though! 🙂

[Veena]

Hi, it was nice meeting you in chat 🙂 If you liked gymnastics I bet you’ll love pole!

[Veena]

I’m guessing it’s simply a matter of needed to train the legs how to fully extend, this can take a lot of time. Also not everyones leg line will look totally flat, some will always have a bit of bend at the knee. Do you have a video?

[Veena]

Welcome to the site, looking forward to seeing your posts 🙂

[Veena]

Good for you!

[Veena]

Oh I also forgot to mention that a half cartwheel is about mounting the pole and hooking a heal on the pole. One heel should be on the pole.