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Heavily working the obliques can cause some to loose the small waist look. Working on building up the latissimus can help make the waist look smaller. My suggestion though..is to learn to love your body. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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LOL you guys don't like our new fun "change a word to a link game"? I'll get the whip out and make sure webmaster fixes it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cop.gif Just kidding. Webby is a mad genius! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_ugeek.gif
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If anyone is worried about x poles you shouldn't be, they are great! Its all I use, in every video I make and every lesson (except my very first vids) I use x poles. I have 7 or 8 now. When installed right they are VERY secure. I have never had an x pole fall…BUT I have had my PERMANENT PS pole fall! ANY pole can fall if not installed properly.
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Yay Vamp! @ masked loopy…No need to feel overwhelmed, I place the lessons in the order in which you should use them, so make sure you are following them in the order I placed them. Watch the getting started lesson as well. Don't forget to read the discriptions as wellhttps://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Hi, welcome to the site….
To post a profile pic….
Click on the PROFILE button in red at the top of the site.
Then, Click on + EDIT PROFILE it's in pink letters
Then use the BROWES button to select a pic https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Guys, here is a better video on what they do (what the class it about)….the first vid was kinda unclear and I assumed the studio was called "pole fitness for jesus" I thought that was so odd, because it really limits who may want to dance in that studio. But this vid explains it better. I do agree Jesses that we don't need to justify pole dance by using religion or calling it fitness. This class could be a good option for those who would feel uncomfortable in a "secular" pole setting.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jwEdRV5h-60
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ahhhh….. the video made it sound like the name of the studio was Pole fitness for Jesus LOL I was like how odd. This is why I dislike media, always making things look a bit askew….
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Hmmmm, why does it have to be call Pole Fitness for jesus. lol Can't you just pole dance cuz you like it? Not sure what jesus has to do with it if they are not using class time to spread the word of "god" ect.
I agree Empy about both points on wearing the heels!
I feel anyone regardless of size, race, faith can pole. I think you can dance to whatever music expresses what your feeling or what you want others to feel. But calling a studio Pole Fitness for jesus is just odd.
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Welcome to the site!!!! Anyone can pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Oh also forget the bmi index it’s crap In my book as well. Weight doesn’t matter nearly as much as a healthy lifestyle!
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I think they were just talking from a medical standpoint. Technically the abs will never be the same… But… You don’t have to have surgery in order to have great looking abs after babies.
To see if you had separation, lay down on your back, place your fingers on your bellybutton palm facing you. From there do a small crunch, if you feel more than 2 fingers worth of soft space then you may have had significant separation
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Are they talking about muscle or skin… both? The skin for some will stretch and you'll have extra (but this can get better over time) for others, there will always be a bit extra skin. I doubt I'll ever loose all of my skin but oh well!
You can totally get your tummy back in shape though!!!!! I have sexier and stronger abs now then I did before my 4 boys! If you had abdominal separation…..the "rectus abdominis" ( 6 pack ) can have a slightly different appearance after baby. You also need to be careful about the ab exercise you do when getting back into shape. The rectus abdominis will never be the exactly the same as before baby….BUT its not a huge deal for most. Its really NOT A BIG DEAL! I had abdominal separation with my 3rd and my abs are very strong and I think they look fine! I Dislike shows like the DRs because a lot of it is hype and meant to cause ppl worry or fear about things that are not really a big deal!!! You can help elemenate the pooch look here is a vid I did about your belly after baby. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/d650d310-c3b4-11df-bc90-001b21721e0c
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@ Shellectra your not weird at all! If your doing the elbow grip right you will feel nice and secure as you move away from the pole. As a taller dancer, you have to move very far away to get that secure feeling so this I think is why some dislike it at first. The split grip is very difficult and you shouldn't expect to go right from the elbow/forearm to suddenly learning the Split grip. Give your self some time https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Love Forearm, then Split grip, Elbow grip is ok.
The technique is slightly different for all of these grips when doing an "aysha" or what I call a "straight edge V". From what I have noticed, taller dancers tend to feel more secure in the forearm grip, you don't have to lean out and away from the pole like you do in the elbow grip variation.
The order I teach it in forerm or elbow (which ever is comfy) then Split grip.
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Thanks for posting! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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That's good to hear Amaranth! You may find that just doing a week or 2 of the scapula exercises will help. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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Sounds like the upper back/shoulders may not be strong enough yet. If that is the case I would hold off on inverts until they can be done with total control. Go back and work on these lessons to build up your strength.
Pole hold https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b63924b6-b882-11df-856f-001b214581be
Pole Row https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/b6392650-b882-11df-856f-001b214581be
Fan legs https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/c468b2b8-b87d-11df-856f-001b214581be
Pole Climbs https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/233115a0-b889-11df-856f-001b214581be
X Ankle Climb https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/f7c4b0ac-b91e-11df-856f-001b214581be
Side Climbs https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cadc481-2a2c-4804-861e-148a0ac37250
Work on All of these scapula conditioning exercises 3 times per week starting with the Forward and Back https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/0225276c-b90a-11df-856f-001b214581be
If your struggling with any of these do not go on to inverts yet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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Never ever compare your progress to someone else. There will always be someone "better". I also know its so hard not to do! I have done this many times and it ALWAYS ends up making me really depressed. Some ppl will find physical things like pole dance or step aerobics class easier than others. We all have different strengths. I totally SUCK at math and it takes me forever to learn something book wise. My memory is awful. Not everyone will be a pole trickster, not everyone will be extremely flexible.
Do something because YOU love it and it makes you feel good. If you can't get away from comparing yourself maybe a home pole would be a good idea for awhile. It would give you a chance to focus on just you. I suggest recording, taking pic or writing down your practices so you can look back and see that you really have improved. It can be hard to notice improvements unless we track them. The only one you need to worry about "out doing" is you. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif Now lets see if I can take my own advice. LOL
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Thanks Keex! We had samples on the old site but things got a bit misplaced when we switched over! I'm very proud of the lessons and looking forward to adding more! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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Studio lessons are great! Having a home pole in addition is even better. If your looking for lessons to use at home this is a sample of my lessons here. https://www.studioveena.com/user_registrations/example_view/4cd0054b-9630-42dd-9748-057f0ac37250 Also you can leave me a comment on any lesson and I will get back to you and help you out! Lessons have routines for each level, a warm up, strength, stretching, transitions and floorwork.
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My personal "studioveena" definition of a Pole Jam: The gathering of pole dancers all levels. Sharing, and learn from each other. Its not structured and not performance based, just fun. Usually free or very low cost. Friends, fun and music! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I show two variations in this lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/f7c4b070-b91e-11df-856f-001b214581be One from Scorpio and one from Half Jade.
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I have struggled with this myself! I don't have much to add….Great advice everyone! I do however have a dance for this (I know, I know, I always have a dance lol) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif This should be every woman's theme song.
https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/4d3b3ecb-706c-421c-a173-3a570ac37250
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Welcome! I"m so happy your arm is doing well! xoxo
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Getting certified as a group fitness instructor or personal trainer is the first step in getting ready to teach pole. If you pole, chances are you know "how" to do the moves, now you need to understand the body. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
