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  • Veena

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    February 24, 2014 at 5:17 pm in reply to: Thanks to All of You. Yes, All.

    Beautiful post! xoxox

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 10:58 pm in reply to: Your pole persona/style?!

    I think it’s pretty common to switch between, or love all aspects of pole.

    I gravitate towards the artistic and sexy side, tricks are fun to work on if I’m in the right mood. I guess I would say, how I dance, really depends on my mood. I would love to be perceived as very well rounded pole dancer that can express everything from fun to sensual. I personally don’t want to be known for only one genre of pole.

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 10:49 pm in reply to: flexibility training- sick feeling

    Yeah, I agree with everything mentioned, breathing, possible channel opening and the theory of adding a new nerve stimulus. I still would like to find more solid reasoning why this happens. I haven’t found anything real solid online went I’ve gone googling, and I like the suggestions you all have mentioned, are there any articles online that support the theories of nerve stimulus, and channels opening. I love reading about that stuff. If you guys don’t know right off hand I’ll just google it 🙂

    I’m pretty aware of my breath so I don’t think that was the issue, but I know I haven’t had the sick feeling recently, and it did happen a lot when I first started so I could see the possibility of nerve stimulus. Our bodies are so amazing and mysterious!

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 9:10 pm in reply to: flexibility training- sick feeling

    YES! For me it’s usually after training my back. I don’t feel horribly tired, I feel really relaxed, but I have felt sick to my stomach after. It hasn’t happened lately, but then I haven’t pushed myself much the last year. It happened a lot when I first started training my back a heavily!! I wouldn’t feel sick right away, it would be an hour or 2 after. I’ve tried to research why and I’ve mentioned it to fellow pole dancers and no one seems to have an answer, or even this issue. I’m wondering if anyone has some insight! Hmmmmm

    One thing to think about is are you getting too hot?

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 4:29 pm in reply to: Flooring for pole room

    A quality dance pole shouldn’t damage a wood floor, however your heels could if you do a lot of toe drags. My favorite flooring is wood floor or laminate “wood”.

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 2:40 pm in reply to: Strengthening Exercises for Open-V Inverts

    Jade, if you’re taking the lessons here you’ll find “related” lessons below the main player, these are other lessons that will either increase the strength or flexibility needed for the main move shown.

    https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cc828d1-78d8-419f-b83b-1c610ac37250

    When first working on this move exit by sliding down the pole, instead of lowering back down.

    Also this video has helpful info on exercises, engaging the scapula and tips for inverts.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJ3V_2DsxgE

  • Veena

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    February 23, 2014 at 11:21 am in reply to: pole climb

    I don’t know that there is really one “right” way to climb, there will always be many techniques when it comes to a lot of things in life, often you have to look at what the intention is behind the method and go with the one you think makes sense to you. Allyson is correct in why I have you use this climb first, you can also look back at my last post to see my reasoning for using this climb.

    To sum it up again, I’m a firm believer in preventing unnecessary injuries but building strength first,…there are a lot of fun, “easy” moves that are harmful if you are not properly conditioned, and in the end you are far more likely to end up injured if you start doing whatever, here and there.

  • Veena

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    February 22, 2014 at 9:53 am in reply to: Yoga Question

    Here is a link with yoga style descriptions. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of-Yoga.html 🙂

    On rest days avoid things that are strength building or strenuous.

  • Veena

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    February 22, 2014 at 9:46 am in reply to: pole climb

    Cool thanks Che, I have idea’s now on how I might break down my basic climb even more now.

    The whole goal of the basic pole climb is not to be pretty, not to be easy, it’s to build strength in the UPPER body. The goal isn’t even to do 2 right away, this could take weeks or months for a beginner with no strength background. You have to have a strong pole hold to do this climb.

    I have other climbs that are more efficient, but they are not listed in the beginner section. I can’t be there with the person so I have to place everything in an order that will steer them into building strength first. If I were to add other options for beginners they would almost always choose doing the easier climb because they may not understand why the basic is there (to build strength) and just skip it because it’s not easy.

    Jenka, how long have you been pole dancing? Strength does not come over night so do not feel too discouraged if you can’t do a move right away. How long have you been working on the related lessons placed below the main player to help build strength? 🙂

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 8:17 pm in reply to: Stinky feet/boots

    I have a closet with shoes in it that should not be opened some days. Why you ask? one word…BOYS!! lol This is all good info though.

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 8:14 pm in reply to: Straight legs

    If you’re taking the lessons here, the lower body routine will help you with this issue. It takes time to train the legs, but if you keep practicing it will get better! This routine has exercises and stretches that will help….https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 8:11 pm in reply to: thigh gap frustration

    My middle name is thigh gap LOL, just kidding. Really though, who ever told you this was incorrect! 🙂

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 1:36 pm in reply to: Yoga on Off-Pole Days?

    Oh and….You don’t need a roller to start stretching, and I would suggest watching EACH of the “getting started” lessons place at the beginning of every lesson section, these will give you the answers you’re looking for.

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 1:34 pm in reply to: Yoga on Off-Pole Days?

    Yes, gentle light yoga is one of the suggestions for Rejuvenation days. It’s covered in one of the early 30 day lessons, so it could be one you missed 🙂

  • Veena

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    February 21, 2014 at 12:07 pm in reply to: pole climb

    That’s a great method Chem. The basic climb in the lessons here is focused on upper body with the goal being strength building, not efficiency. There are other climbs introduced later in the lessons that are more efficient, using mostly legs, taking less upper body effort. I like the squatting idea though, and may add that in to a revised lesson some day, if you don’t mind.

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