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  • Veena

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    February 18, 2025 at 2:37 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    Yay, I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

  • Veena

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    February 16, 2025 at 6:23 pm in reply to: Veena’s Classroom!

    VIP plans are shorter about one week long. Programs tend to be two week or 30 days.

  • Veena

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    February 16, 2025 at 6:21 pm in reply to: Veena’s Classroom!

    This new class is an hour and fifteen minutes long. Join me for a warm-up then it’s time to work on Pole sits and Holds. At the end of class I’ll teach you a short choreography that utilizes everything we’ve practiced.

    https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/pole-sit-and-pole-holds-class/

  • Veena

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    February 16, 2025 at 5:52 pm in reply to: Veena’s Classroom!

    Knee Pit Grips Class! This is a one day class. I’ll be covering nine different pole tricks, providing new concepts for better grip and troubleshooting common issues. Some of the tricks I cover are advanced, but all levels are welcome to take the class as I have options for everyone.

  • Veena

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    February 16, 2025 at 5:47 pm in reply to: Veena’s Classroom!

    A week long Front Splits Class! Once you’ve finished my 30 day Flexy program https://www.studioveena.com/categories/30-day-flexy/ come train your front splits for one week with me.

    https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/front-splits-class-welcome-free/

  • Veena

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    February 16, 2025 at 5:42 pm in reply to: Veena’s Classroom!

    A week long Invert Class! You’ll be learning my Controlled Momentum style of Inverting along with developing a stronger sense of self awareness and mindfulness.

    https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/invert-class-welcome/

  • Veena

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    February 14, 2025 at 9:02 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    Episode 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D6RYO_MmFQ

    Nothing is more important than knowing you have a secure grip when you pole dance. Below you’ll find more resources to help you unlock your best grip! I’d like to add that not all grip aids work for everyone, you have to find the right one for your skin, climate, and pole finish needs.

  • Veena

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    February 11, 2025 at 8:05 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    My dad played a little and also my older brother plays(he’s 20 years older. He’s even in a band lol It’s fun to get together now and play, but he’s way better than I am!

    I’m glad you liked the RANT

  • Veena

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    February 11, 2025 at 2:24 pm in reply to: 20 Invert Resources from Veena

    Jumping in here to add my YT video discussing our communities obsession with Inverts!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYDvAWJiwgY

  • Veena

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    February 7, 2025 at 10:51 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    Episode 6. is all about Inverts! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYDvAWJiwgY

    Hey pole dancer, did you know that even if you were to never Invert you can still enjoy pole dance and reap the benefits? It’s true! So please don’t feel like you’re “less than” if the Invert is not in your current pole vocabulary.

    It’s my hope that this podcast will help you understand the Invert and put your mind at ease. Breath, it’s ok, there are other ways to get upside down. You’re not behind, or bad at pole, the Invert is just another trick and I’d love to make it easier for you.

    If you’re currently working on your Inverts or if you’re not sure if you’re Inverts need cleaning up I suggest you: Check yourself before you wreck yourself!

    Here’s a guide to help you determine if your invert is solid or needs help. https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/

    Here is my FREE tutorial for the Side Pole Hold and Invert Hold https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/

    Common Invert methods: https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/

    Oh hey, remember I said the CHOPPER is not the same as an INVERT? Here’s a video that explains the difference. / dfvwg_hsxle

    Ultimate Guide to Inverts Series https://www.studioveena.com/categorie

    Ready to learn all you can about the Invert? Check out my FREE 20 invert resources guide https://www.studioveena.com/discuss/d

    Proof that I’ve been using controlled momentum for my inverts for 16 years • Justin Timberlake- Veena New Pole Dance MIn 1:18 is where I Invert.

    Here’s how I taught myself to go upside down a Half Cartwheel and Half Handspring. • Pole Dancing – Gimme More by Britney … Min 2:00 Cartwheel • Santa Baby Min 1:47 Handspring

    Last thought, please remember you have to learn how to properly use momentum. If you’re using the correct grip and have been working through a progressive training plan (like mine) you will not slam your body into the pole. If you’re hitting the pole you’re not using the correct grip!

  • Veena

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    February 3, 2025 at 3:03 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    I’m glad you liked it! I tried to think about things where I’ve felt that I should just be able to do it, but couldn’t. I realized it comes down to natural ability or needing to just practice more and be patient. I am still learning to be patient, it comes and goes lol

  • Veena

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    February 2, 2025 at 3:37 pm in reply to: Getting started?

    Wow that’s not right! I’ll have webmaster see what’s going on. Thanks for letting me know!

  • Veena

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    February 2, 2025 at 2:53 pm in reply to: Getting started?

    Watching the videos the day before is suggested! I give you an A+ lol 🙂

  • Veena

    Administrator
    February 2, 2025 at 2:47 pm in reply to: Getting started?

    Hello. There are different ways to use the site and this discussion cover how https://www.studioveena.com/discuss/discussion/3-ways-to-use-studioveena-com/

    If you’ve had some pole experience as you mentioned and don’t want to do self-guided I suggest starting with the 30 day take off https://www.studioveena.com/categories/30-day-take-off/ or beginner level 1. https://www.studioveena.com/categories/beginner-level-1-program/ This will allow you to see how I teach and get familiar with my beginner fundamentals.

    You don’t have to work through all the beginner levels to move on to Intermediate levels but it’s suggested as I teach differently than many studios. Also reviewing the beginner basics is always a good idea. Remember the programs have everything planned. Yes, the first video in a program is full of more random information and videos, but that’s just to get you started. In the programs the videos auto play in a row. We always start with the warm-up, it’s the first video listed so just click that or let things auto play. The related videos below the main player are not random, they are your tasks for the day.

    No matter how you choose use the website I suggest writing down your sets and reps. It’s important to have it listed somewhere so you can aim for one or two more reps each session. It’s up to the user to check in with their body to know if they need more reps or less than I recommend. We’re all different so I like to provide general guidelines for sets and reps.

    If you don’t want to use the programs and only want long form video use my Veena’s classroom instead. I have three classes there right now. Inverts, splits and knee pit grips. https://www.studioveena.com/categories/veenas-classroom/ There are more classes planned but the hurricanes and unusually cold weather have prevented me from filming. I hope to get back too it soon.

    The videos are filmed vertically because the majority of users watch on mobile devices, and this provides a better view for mobile. But as mummy mentioned, you can cast them! I have a laptop and I can watch from a distance just fine, this is the first time someone has said they can’t see them. This is a pole education site, there’s a lot of information here in places like descriptions so don’t forget to read everything too 🙂

    Did mine and @mummypole answers help?

  • Veena

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    January 31, 2025 at 8:04 pm in reply to: Pole Dance RANTS!

    Hello, hello! Episode 5 is now up! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4A7DPkJyCc

    Picture this 🙌 You’re watching a pole tutorial, or attending pole class and a new pole trick is introduced. You understand the instructions for the skill/trick but you’re just not able to “get it” before the end of class. Suddenly panic, frustration or feelings of inadequacy run through your mind. You might even be thinking “I must be doing something wrong.” Well let’s have a RANT about this.

    Below are two links that cover what I call FUNDAMENTAL aka foundational pole tricks. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THE VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS TOO!

    This first link is for fundamental Grips Holds and Hand placements for spins https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/fundamental-grips-holds-and-spin-hand-placements-1742/

    This link covers fundamental tricks https://www.studioveena.com/tutorial/fundamental-tricks-and-common-mistakes-1743/

    There’s nothing wrong with wanting to nail a trick the first time you try but it’s more important to understand yourself and how you learn.

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