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Hmm you know ,I use vinegar to clean my floors…I should look into this. Thanks for the post!https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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I don't feel anyone here was Trashing any one…….https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif

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Yes Shellectra….I also explain it in the 2 Straight edge V lessons.

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I also remember when she first popped up on YT explaining somewhere that she taught herself how to do pole tricks because her mom was an exotic dancer and she would play on the poles as a kid.

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NIce job!…remember your not trying to point the legs up in the Aysha..at least not in the straight edge V. Like sitting in a straddle stretch. . Keeping the V position will also help you shift your weight back. You can work more on the straight edge, with legs extended once your grip is very secure

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I have it as well! I really like it and think it’s easier to put up and down with the permanent mount!

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Lol yep I remember trying to invert. I made sure I recorded it so I could see my progress. If you have had preveous strength and conditioning before you became pregnant it usually comes back fairly quickly. If not take your time and be very aware of your posture during ab work. If your taking the lessons there is a move called the “switch” it’s great for post baby!! If you had any amount of abdominal separation do NOT do full sit ups and stay away from inverts until you have built up strength. It will come back quickly. I’m responding from my phone so I hope it all made sense lol

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If I used the first pets name and street I would be Brandy, HC box 57! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif  lol but I could go with the closest town I lived near instead of street…..then I would be Brandy Regan ….that shouts porn star https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

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Yes you need to start with the basics in order to progress safely and easily. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif You can view the lessons on a Playstation 3 and of course most mobile devices iPhones ipads ect.

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When you had the lessons before….Did you what the "getting started lesson"? It will explain how you use the lessons. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif This is why its the very first lesson in the beginner section. In the video I explain that you don't need to worry about deciding on what order in which to do the lessons…I have placed them in the order in which you should work on them. Also be sure to read the descriptions that go a long with the lesson, these will sometimes tell you what you should have mastered before moving and it will also tell you what muscles you'll be using.

I don't know if you had the old version of the lessons but I have updated almost all of the lessons. You can view the lessons in full screen. Also they are meant to be watched first, then you re play it and listen to my instruction as you try the move. If you have a smart phone you can also view the lessons there as well. 

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Shellectra If you do decided to Ayasha with the Elbow grip use the elbow grip lesson for that I have two different lessons for Elbow and Forearm because the technique is a bit different. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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Oh very cool! So we can send in our own pic and you'll have it put on a coaster? https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif

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I do have sample lessons they are on YouTube and on the lessons page 

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HI and welcome to the site! If your looking for direction, the lessons are all organized in the order in which you should perform them warm ups and strength included. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

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yes it will feel odd and possibly more difficult its like relearning it. Remember use the legs (your hamstrings) to pull your body up don't let the upper body do all the work. Don't expect to get this overnight.https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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Glitter….I was the same way when I was a kid (even now). As a child I could easily train myself to do a middle split but then one day a teacher asked if I could do the side splits.  I tried and it felt impossible!! When I did finally manage a side split I always cheated by allowing my hip to open. I still rarely do a "squared" front split when dancing. Not squaring the hips in a split wont hurt you but its not "technically" correct.

I do however focus on squaring my hips when I do flexibility training…When your doing splits training, if you don't have your hips squared you will not get a full a proper stretch though the hip flexors. When training for back bends and such having flexy hip flexors comes in handy!!

So I personally think you can archive the front splits your just gonna have to take some time and train the front of the hip. You probably have great natural turn out! We can take a look at your middle splits in chat again sometime https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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Welcome to the site! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

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I can see in your pics Shellectra your too centered on the pole. if you look at your pic and then my lesson you can see your not pushing off slightly to the side. The pole should be near the shoulder of the bent arm at the top of the Caterpillar and ayasha not in the middle of your chest. Go back to the lessons and listen close and  watch how I move in both the Caterpillars and ayasha. Pull pull with the legs let them do the work as you push off to the side of your bent arm. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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The top leg positioning will variety slightly from dancer to dancer. Looks good to me. I do not recommend grabbing the ankle…. this can put a lot of stress on the knee. You should be able to hold the position strongly with just the leg insuring your using the Hamstring fully before trying to grab the ankle.

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I wanted to add that I really have no problem if others want pole to be in the Olympics. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif I just don't want people thinking that this is the way we'll get everyone to accept pole. I also don't want everyone to assume that it will be the pole dance style that most know and love. For example we wont see the sexy Alethea style pole at the Olympics. It will be different and that is fine with me, just not something I personally jump for joy over. I enjoy Chinese pole but it doesn't hold my interest as much as artistic pole dance.

So again, I'm not saying no one should try to push for pole in the Olympics. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif  The way to gain respect and approval is by example. If we stop hiding what we do and talk about it like its a normal acceptable thing (cuz it IS) slowly but surely others will see pole can be beautiful regardless of what style. 

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@ CeledaBcn, Yes, inside each level the lessons are placed in order in which you should learn them.  Wow guys I'm so happy to see your enjoying the lessons! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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Shellectra, The lessons are placed in an order I feel is best. If you cannot yet do a Caterpillar you should wait to move on the the Ayasha and Handspring. So go back and work on these two lessons before moving on to the Aysha

Caterpillar https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cc97c20-7e0c-47ee-8303-49360ac37250

Basic Butterfly https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4ccec7a3-6ed8-4907-befb-61210ac37250

Once those moves are consistent and comfortable THEN move on to the Aysha. When your ready to move on listen closely to the tips I have for placement on this lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d10f457-834c-45b0-8448-3b550ac37250 Can you hold yourself in the tuck position of the aysha? Do you have a pic or vid or you trying to caterpillar?

Also looking and trying a lesson a few times and not getting it is not any reason to get frustrated with yourself….some moves take time, so don't be too hard on yourself, you'll get it!!

 

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I'm not embarrassed about the "roots" of pole dance and I hope everyone isn't trying to legitimize it by "sporting" it up. I can appreciate the athletic aspect of it that has its own appeal….but my PERSONAL passion for pole comes from the expression and art that can be created between the dancer and the pole. I am woman, I am sexy, and I am not ashamed https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_queen.gif If pole is ever an Olympic sport it will not be the pole dance I love, but rather a vertical bar placed in with other gymnastics type apparatuses, The thought of that doesn't thrill me.

Oh one other thing, I don't think of splayed legs as sexual….in my mind its just a variation of splits that's all. BUT…You can add things like lyrics or the tone of the overall performance and that could make it more sexual. I also don't think there is anything wrong with my boys also having fun on the pole. It is what you make it. I could make a chair seem pretty damn DIRTY but its still just a chair! hehe!!

 

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Here are the 3 Butterfly Variations I teach for any of you taking the lessons

Basic Butterfly intermediate https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4ccec7a3-6ed8-4907-befb-61210ac37250

Butterfly Intermediate https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cd0054b-9630-42dd-9748-057f0ac37250

Extended Butterfly Advanced https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4d0f72c7-bb30-4035-8905-6a420ac37250

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I like to have ppl start with a basic butterfly first. This uses the forearm or elbow grip not a split grip like in the butterfly or extended butterfly. Have you tried that?