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Oh Pam, you are too kind! I wish I could give you a big hug! We do have thousands and thousands of users, however, I do notice when someone who is a regular contributor to the site is not around. Usually I try not to stick my nose in anyones business, but every now and then, someone pops into my mind and I feel the need to contact them.
I hope you know you’ll always have family here to support you if you ever need to talk, even if it has nothing to do with pole. This is the heart and success of SV, it’s not about selling something, for me it’s always been a way to connect with others who share a common love of Pole!
Chihuahua’s are the best BTW, we have 2 now 🙂
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Thank you all so much for the birthday love!!!!
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Here’s a video I made a few years ago that might give you some ideas too. 🙂
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Already day 18! Who’s enjoying all the NEW lessons?! 💪ðŸ»
Day 18 ðŸ The Clamshell
Here’s the new lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55facf92-945c-448e-ae98-6c630a9aa0eb -
Day 17!!! Hands and Elbows Plank 💪ðŸ»
New Lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f9dab1-afa0-409b-a8f7-6e770a9aa0eb
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Have you read my Veena Method teacher training yet? https://www.studioveena.com/methods/letter Should be helpful as well 😄
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Other less intense variations are always accepted in my challenges! Always!
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Day 16! ðŸ Bridge
Please note that you should choose an option that works for your body! Please check out the lesson for helpful tips!Full lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4deccca1-6624-4065-bc2e-7e100ac37250
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Use the lower body strength routine https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb 2 x a week to improve strength and active flexibility needed for this. The sexy legs and abs would be great too!
In addition to that, begin this hold/position with knees bent, allowing you to pull the thighs high, imagine being a frog 🸠then extend the legs from that position. Chances are you wont be able to fully extend at first but keep at it. Remember not to over do it tho, 10 try’s then move on. Good luck!
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Yep, when in doubt, take it out! As a judge or spectator, I dislike feeling as though the dancer may fall or is dancing outside of their abilities! I don’t care how advanced your tricks are I want to be entertained, tell me a story or show me your soul 💜
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Oh, I’m in Marin county, San Rafael actually so not very far from Sonoma 😊
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Day 15!!! Wow! Planks
Here’s the lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4e15b054-1234-4ba9-8bd2-195f0ac37250
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This thread gave me an idea! I was thinking it might be fun to get together at a park to meet up and play!! I realize I have a lot of equipment we could use….. 3 stage poles, one stage could have the lollypop lyra on it, I also have an Xpole A frame for Hammock and lyra, along with many hula hoops of various sizes. We could make it a potluck and bring snacks to share! If I have time, a get together before the winter rain would be fun!
What do you guys think?
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How strong is your caterpillar, and how are you entering into the butterfly? I teach caterpillar before butterfly because it helps you learn to stack the body and improves strength.
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Thank you for the birthday wishes everyone!!!! 💜💜💜💜💜😊😊💜
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Day 14! Side Lunges
New lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f5dcc3-a638-4c3f-a35e-7e210a9aa0eb
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Day 13! Superman Scissors
New lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f464a9-99b0-4795-9bc1-28240a9aa0eb
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Thanks guys!!! I started celebrating last night with a trip to the Huba! Huba! Revue a San Francisco burlesque show 💃ðŸ»
They had a Pole performer, Lyra and hula hooper as well!! ✨✨✨
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Day 12! (My bday 🎂) Moon Lunge!
New lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f3062f-5ad8-4817-9923-31950a9aa0eb
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Yes, my video is for grip help with cold poles and environments. 😊
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Oh no! I hope you’re doing ok!!! I find that itac gets so greasy in heat, it’s not good at all in warm conditions. It’s best used for cold poles and dry skin, even then as you warm it can become slick. Dry hands, dirty girl and might grip are better options for warm humid conditions. You want grip aids that dry not add tack! Dew point is also not the best option for humid and warm conditions.
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Yes, welcome!! I’m in the North Bay, and there’s NOTHING here for pole at all.
I don’t know of many studios in the bay other than ones mentioned, I think there’s an S factor in SF too. I’m here if you ever want meet and hang out. This area is so beautiful!
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Day 11 ðŸ Bird Dog ðŸ¦ðŸ¶
New lesson https://www.studioveena.com/lessons/view/55f105c9-6340-449c-81f6-5d8c0a9aa0eb
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I use between 10 – 18 pounds for anything that uses arms only. For chest and back I use 20 – 40 pounds depending on the exercise. I will say that I have not lifted weights in a LOOOOONG time. You can get a great workout using body weight and things like a suspension trainer and pull up bar. I do a lot of the exercises I post to the lessons, like the newest ones for the challenge.
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To help get over the pain of elbow grips use a larger diameter pole if it’s available to you, the smaller around the pole the more it hurts! As with any hold, make sure you are properly engaging the muscles of the scapula, abs and lats!
Working on moves that use a partial split grip can help you build up the strength needed. An example would be these moves listed in this search https://www.studioveena.com/searches/index?s=Partial+split+grip. You’ll find lesson links and photos along with other discussions on partial and split grips. Good luck 🙂
