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Sadly it's common….

Learning from other instructors is a great thing! If the studio you're going to offers quality instruction and fair pricing, then there shouldn't be any reason for them to get upset about students supplementing their pole practice elsewhere. I find the studios that know they're teaching might not be the best, tend to get their feathers ruffled if students look outside the studio for instruction. This doesn't mean all studios who dislike students poling elsewhere have poor instruction, I'm just saying it's one of the more common reasons. Owners having bad relationships or one studio feels the other has unsafe practices are also possibilities. 

As Sparrow mentioned, there's always an option of home poling. I would hate to see anyone stop poling because of studio drama!

[Veena]

Hmm it is very odd that they would not have taught an extended butterfly before Cartwheels. It also sound like you haven't done any split grip inverted work at all. What inverted split grip moves have they taught you? 

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I really didn't pole too much during my last pregnancy (with the exception of the 1st trimester) because we moved across the country and there just wasn't time! But when I did have a chance this is how I approached it. I stuck with moves I was totally comfortable with. I stopped inverting and climbing high when my 2nd trimester came around. If you have issues with your joints feeling loose, (do to hormones) then you might want to back off on the spins as well, but I was fine. I focused on "dancing" and not so much tricks. I did squats with the pole and worked on maintaining pretty feet and hands while dancing. I only pole danced through my last pregnancy because I hadn't discovered pole when I was pregnant with the others.  But with any exercise while pregnant, keep hydrated, don't over heat and BREATH. Avoid doing exercises on your back after the 1st trimester.

Anyway…..As far as getting back into it after baby, once your given the ok from your Midwife or DR for exercise, I would totally recommend the 30 day take off program! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/50e4694e-a85c-4fa0-8e66-61940ac37250 If you have abdominal separation you'll want to avoid any ab work like sit ups and crunches. 

I have stretch marks and extra skin, it's part of having kids for many women, and for some they stick around. I'm ok with my marks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif I did a video called your belly after baby that has tips for "hiding" the extra skin and puckering from stretch marks. https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/d650d310-c3b4-11df-bc90-001b21721e0c https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

[Veena]

Hi robinb, When you are new, poling everyday can lead to excessive bruising, overuse injury and excessive muscle soreness. Time off is just as important as practice time! New dancers think that practice everyday is what should be done, but that is not true. You'll be more likely to stick with it and prevent injury by following a schedule. 

You might find these videos helpful

Tips for Success http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSYHrZjzSnU&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF

30 day take off program http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF

[Veena]

I take my SV pole up and down usually 1-2 times a pole session! It's totally fine and one of the big reasons I love it! PS you should get the SV pole, it's super pretty. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

[Veena]

Oh I should add….The foam roller is your friend too when working on splits http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPGzgRzFv4U

[Veena]

VirginPoleGirl. I tell you how often in the lessons. 

This a video from the flexibility training section of the lessons, it might answer some of your questions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ZZE2GTBiQ&feature=c4-overview-vl&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF

[Veena]

You guys have a great resource for splits training right here. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif There are about 35 individual stretching lessons and 3, twenty minute routines. 2 of those are for splits. There are also foam roller lessons to help bring those splits even farther down! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif https://www.studioveena.com/lessons

[Veena]

Welcome to the site! Feel free to upload your progress here as well. We’d love to see it.

[Veena]

Hi! Flexibility is not a very big part of the V invert. Things that will help are: a strong basic invert, knee tucks, pole rows, core and upper body conditioning. Have you tried the lessons here yet? There’s a lot I important info in the lessons that can help you achieve this move. You can try them for 3 days if you like just use this code GET3FREE

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I agree with you guys about booty stuff I would say that it isn’t “sexy”! However, it’s super fun for a lot of us and seen as “sexual” by most. My guess is that’s why the girls include booty moves in the sexy category. I think sexy is slinky, smooth and raw! Booty moves are sexual so I can see why they’re included in this thread.

[Veena]

Yes it’s a club.

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Casino pools tend to close early all year, my guess it’s so you’ll be more likely to go gamble at night 🙂

[Veena]

Hi! Have you tried taking the lessons here? I’ve made the very easy to follow and everything is placed in the order to progressively build strength! 🙂 Use the code GET3FREE for a trial of 3 days full access to the lessons.

[Veena]

I LoVE booty moves!!!!! Remember Sparrow we even did a booty challenge!!