[Veena]

I agree it sounds like you need to find a better fit for your trainer, there’s nothing wrong with that! As a personal trainer myself, I know it was always my goal to help clients meet whatever needs they had as far as working around other physical interests or working to improve on an interest. A good trainer can help you plan workouts so you don’t over do it with all the other things you seem to enjoy in addition to pole.

[Veena]

Hello and welcome! Regardless of physical shape or size pole dance can enhance your life and improve your strength, flexibility and add some sexy fun, if you like! So you’ve come to the right place!! The lessons here accommodate very beginners with zero experience to very advanced. As mentioned everything is place in a progressive order in each section and you will have access to my 30 day take off program that builds strength, flexibility and allows you to become familiar with your pole!

Runemist had some great advice on poles. There are a LOT of options so I suggest a 45mm Chrome pole, if you go with static you’ll save the most money. I personally also like powder coated poles.

Here’s an intro to the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

[Veena]

Oh, this lesson also has an interesting spinning dismount, shown in the first Jallegra option. https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55689a67-3fd8-47d5-9f26-5ce10a9aa0eb

[Veena]

Have you tried the spin out I show in the lesson? I know I’ve done a few different options before too like pike to superman for example.

[Veena]

If you only want one month just cancel anytime before the 30 days are up and you will not be billed again. It must be canceled before the 30 days and you will still have a full 30 days access no matter when you cancel.

[Veena]

Oh no, it’s not per lesson! There are different pricing options for subscriptions or a 1 yrs option, which offers the most savings in the long run. There should be a pricing link at the top of the site rush more info.

[Veena]

Oh no! The first half of my scope was interupted and so I was not able to save it for you all. Catch the re broadcast ASAP before it’s gone! I will still post the last half here for you all once I edit it. 💜

Here is the link for the first half https://www.periscope.tv/w/aQufdjFQWEtkb1lEQlpRZXZ8MXluS09RYXphUWxKUs_JlzQTpP_u9rIqmTsQrhcgnicDHdYpX1DS4pnWHe93

[Veena]

Sorry wrong link!

Here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0

[Veena]

Is your rib healed yet? If so, the 30 day take off program is a great way to start back up! I tell you exactly what to work on for 30 days. I even tell you when to rest, stretch and condition. Here’s a look at the program. Oh, and keep in mind all programs and routines are included in any lesson package you buy. 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4KzMIIbZH0&index=26&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF

[Veena]

Hi and welcome!

I was a fast learner as well as I had also been lifting for years before finding pole. Since you feel tricks are physically reasonable to do, then I would suggest some conditioning. I know that for myself when I lifted, I didn’t target a lot of the smaller muscles that are important stabilizers when doing many pole moves. There’s a bunch in the conditioning section, I still do almost all of these even now! Remember unlike training for muscle growth were you lift heavy and use lower reps (at times at least) conditioning is about lower resistance and higher reps.

I also suggest making sure to go through the lessons in order so you develop the fundamentals. I see a lot of strong dancers skip these and I can tell when they dance, transitions get sloppy and they muscle moves. The lessons here are a progression so even if they seem easy take time to work on things like pole sits, holds and climbs. Watching all of the getting started lessons (first lesson in each section) will give you an idea on how to structure your pole sessions as well. Remember rest is super important!

PS I love watching bellydance and have done a TINY bit myself so feel free to share any videos with us, we like all kinds of dance here!

[Veena]

Today’s scope is all about controlled momentum with a focus on inverts and shoulder mounts! 💜 Today live at 10 PST. Come with questions for me if you like!

[Veena]

Ok great!! It’s super common to not be able to hold the body up so don’t stress about that, it will come!

[Veena]

My “dismissing attitude” is not over racism but the ARTICLE. The timing of the article seemed like a ploy to get people rilled up drawing attention to the BK blog over the halloween season. Which of course will sell costumes. The over all tone of the article was not caring or encouraging others to learn more about each others culture, but rather accusatory. It was written in a way that made it sound as if this was a raging issue among pole dancers.

I’ve not seen anyone making videos on here or creating routines for competitions where they have used costuming in an offensive way. Maybe is it an issue that I have not come across yet, but it’s not happening in videos I’ve seen. Had I been seeing many dancers choosing costumes that may offend that would be a different story, and we would need to get the word out for sure! I just haven’t seen these offenders.

I don’t see any REGULAR members being hateful or racist in anyway, the hate is coming from outside our SV community. I see members who are upset over the tone of an article….and it seems wrong to use such a powerful thing like racism to sell costumes.

[Veena]

Yes, if you don’t feel 100% sure of your grip don’t go for it. Glad you’re ok. If you haven’t watched it yet, my last Periscope was on fear and overcoming fears. I talk about how awareness is most important! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5632ba12-6de8-430c-bc75-1e2eac11006c

[Veena]

Shoulder mount on SPINNING POLE

IG clip https://instagram.com/p/9mFa-FJAXM/

Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5637b366-9140-4bd0-ae9c-09adac110079

[Veena]

I don’t think I have you doing pole holds yet by day 3? However, if you find the Pole Hold Strength lesson is too challenging start with the Pole Hold https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54921dfb-d4f0-474e-b098-238d0a9aa0eb This one gives you more options to work up to both feet off. 🙂

[Veena]

If you have never poled before and have taken more than 4 days off from the program, start again. Keep in mind that I do include rest days so you’re not going to be working out everyday. I also include conditioning and flexibility training so there is no need to try and find other things to work on, unless you want to. Everything is there for you to progressively move on. Keep in mind that I tried to keep workout days under an hour most average about 30 mins of your time, that way those with kids and jobs can find time to fit in their training! Let me know if you have any other questions! 😀

[Veena]

The winner is….Gena 👻

My oldest pulled your name out of the hat this morning!

Thank you Kupmykakez for sponsoring this challenge and providing 2 pairs of shorts!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KupMyKakez

Here is her video if you guys haven’t had a chance to see it yet! https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/562d1cb6-bb2c-45a9-805b-4aea0a9aa0eb

[Veena]

Oh and you can get a valued mount and they sell these sturdy competition level joints that make the pole more durable for higher ceilings. At least that is what I had been told before.

[Veena]

Oh not good! Thank you for sharing and reminding everyone that pole will always be there once you’re ready again! 💜 I didn’t know you liked to knit, I do too!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!

[Veena]

So exciting to see all the submissions posting!!!! 🎃

[Veena]

Are you brand new to pole? If you have not been pole dancing before then yes, start over. If you have previously been dancing then it’s ok to start back where you left off. 😊

[Veena]

You guys are awesome! xoxo

[Veena]

That’s funny because someone today was asking pretty much the same questions and had been dancing off and on for 3 yrs!

If you’re just getting back into things even if you don’t feel “new” to pole the 30 day take off program is a great place to start, it’s great for the on again off again poler! It will help you understand how to structure your pole practice, and allow you to build strength back up.

If you have a phone with a camera just use that, you don’t need anything to fancy. You can even upload right to here from the phone. Maybe can you use your computer to play music while you record with the phone?

This is the periscope I was talking about btw https://www.studioveena.com/videos/view/5632ba12-6de8-430c-bc75-1e2eac11006c

[Veena]

Hey! Did we talk on Periscope today? If so, it was nice to meet you and I hope you found my advice helpful. If not check out my periscope and you’ll find advice on this!! 🙂