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Girl on a pole, have you tried supplementing studio lessons with the lessons here? You’ll see greater progress if you’re able to refer back and watch. You’ll also find that working on all of the off pole training here is very helpful. 😊
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He end result as you lift is a Twisted grip. A regular handspring and cartwheel doesn’t use a twisted grip. Here is a visual of a split grip inverted (not twisted as seen in the video still) Can you see the difference?
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As in the spin from reverse grip into an inverted split grip. No, I don’t teach anything with a twisted grip.
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Old thinking for sure Stefana! I’ve seen this video and know other girls who pose for nude sites and do aerial or pole work wonderfully…doesn’t matter to me. Our bodies are beautiful and we should be able to share (to those who are interested) and use them to express ourselves anyway we enjoy.
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I remember you it’s nice to see you back! I’ve got 3 stage poles PS and 2 x stages, light and regular. They all have sway, you’ll get use to it, but I have worked with a few people that were scared of the movement, but it’s something you could get use to. I’ve not seen a pole on the x stage bend or break.
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I’m assuming you’re talking about taking pole class? As mentioned, is there a reason you’re taking classes that focus on the gymnastics side, do you like it or is it just what they do? What brought you to pole in the first place? This aspect of pole is cool, but not for everyone and certainly not the only way to enjoy pole. Have you had a chance to read my Veena Method course, it might help you understand what kinds of expectations you should be placing on yourself. https://www.studioveena.com/methods/letter
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No, I will be making a set up video sometime tho.
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It won’t load because each broadcast is only up for 24 hrs.
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Have you checked out the NEWLY uploaded 30 minute LOW hammock routine? It targets the core and legs both strenghtening and lengthening 🦄 https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/56cc9d08-5b5c-48a6-a74e-1cbcac110003
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I literally just finished doing a periscope where I set up the A frame for the first time in over a year! It was a learning experience lol Here’s the broadcast if you’re interested. https://www.periscope.tv/w/aZykyjFQWEtkb1lEQlpRZXZ8MUx5eEJ6eUJ3UFl4TrudAb8NXyZ9SAe3QJVSr3R7j-Wkm35GVwamgZkWKFOg
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Are you holding your breath? Also, a bridge does require a ton of effort when you’re first learning, so it could just be the amount of effort you’re putting into it. Do you get the same sensation when doing camel or other back bending poses?
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There should be about 20 in there right now 💜
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If you’re feeling so down that you can’t function you need to contact a professional. It can help to hear what worked for someone else so keeping comments to what worked for you is most helpful. When you’ve dealt with something personally it’s bound to get a little heated when discussing. Thank you all for caring enough to respond to someone you’ve never even met! That’s awesome!
On a side note, there are studies that claim creative people (like us) tend to deal more with depression and anxiety. It’s super common with those who enjoy expressing themselves through dance!
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No sales right now. Keep watching tho!
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Yep, they’re right! You’ll want to think about what the climate is like where you live and how much you sweat. However, every pole finish is workable with a good warm up and the right grip aid for your body and situation. If you can choose a finish that doesn’t require grip aids it will make poling less of a hassle, some people need them regardless tho, for example if they sweat a lot.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, I deal with this as well. If it’s coming to this point please contact a professional to talk with. There are hot lines you can call free.
One thing that helps me is to exercise and stay off the computer (if you tend to just brows) avoid social media and tv. Existing by watching other people’s lives can be detrimental to our mental health and it wastes our time!!! It can feel like an impossible task to just get up and motivated to do anything (you can have physical pain when dealing with depression) but if I can just get moving that helps. I also know for myself I have low times durning different times of the month so I have been aware of this and it helps me deal and prepare myself! Eating well can play a big part for me too! I’m so happy you feel you can reach out to us so know you’re not alone 💜
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Yay that’s great news! Stay consistent with the exercises and you should see good results. Phone watching and posture are big issues for people and it’s not uncommon for even people who workout to have a weak area.
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Haha, yes, every time I hear the pull fit part of the commercial I thing POLE fit!
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I did a lollipop hour ambient performance…exhausting! 30 is still very long and I would see if they are ok with 10 or 15 on then 10 or 15 off and then on again. This is pretty typical for ambient performing, but if they are looking for full on choreographed dances only ONE song is reasonable. Best thing to remember move slowly so things like climbs and sits take up time lol
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Hi! First suggestion and tip check out the lessons here 💜
I have an A-frame so here ya go.
1-Length of the top bar? 55in
2-weather proof? Material? Not weather proof. Several materials, including chrome.
3-total weight of the set? Max baring/loading weight? Haven’t wreighed it. It’s rated up to 330 lbs.
4-Footprints ( from shortest setting to tallest setting) There are multiple heights. From about 7 ft to 11ft
5-I am 4’11″/151cm, 95lb/43 kg, can I do full split on Lrya without my legs hitting the frame? My feet touch I’m just under 5′ 8″ I don’t think you would touch when in split.
6-Rubber sold under the footings? Yes
7-Wobbly??? Do sand bags helps? Moves a bit as I would expect from a portable freestanding frame. Yes, use the sand bags of you are doing anything with a lot of motion. I can do very gentle swings with my hammock and it’s been fine.
Hope that helps!
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Hilarious 😂😂😂
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Maybe I will make a set up video soon. My in-laws are in town until Sunday.
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Let a friend know! 🎉🎉🎉
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Thank you all! After looking here, on FB and my IG account I’d say Chair wins! 🙂 Keep your eyes open for all things chair next month!
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I’m 38, didn’t start poling until 2 weeks before I turned 30! As you can see from many of the awesome replies age is just a number, don’t let it define YOU!! If you are suffering from injury take a look at how often you pole. Are you using split grips a lot? How long did you condition before you began working on Split grips and do you stretch the forearms after EVERY pole dance session? Do always warm up fully before dancing?
Pole can break even 20 yr old bodies if you don’t rest and train correctly. I feel too many sites, studios and social media personalities place a strong emphasis on tricks and more tricks!! However, there is sooooooo much more to pole than tricks! You can condition, improve lines and posture and flow around expressing yourself without ever having to invert or use a split grip. This is why I have many routines that focus on these things and I haven’t just focused on tricks. A few months ago someone message me on FB saying they used the lessons here to heal their back after surgery. They said they’d been in so much pain and working with the physical therapist wasn’t helping. Pole can HEAL if use correctly!
Also, I find it’s very helpful to cross train so you’re not always only poling, you can do a lot of great things that will HELP with your pole dance but not wear out the body. If we only work on pole we can develop overuse injuries from doing the same movements over and over. We can still gain strength by doing other workouts and it’s fun to learn new things! Please don’t get down about age, if we treat our bodies with care we can have many many years of movement and joy!
