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Day 27! Crucifix 🚹 http://instagram.com/p/yVrzWmpAX9/

This can be a challenge for new dancers, be sure that your legs are really warm and the pole is also warm. Check your POCs! I just posted a new lesson for the Crucifix and I hope you find it helpful! https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54c66f21-17a8-4c5d-9d98-28780a9aa0eb

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When first getting into a flexibility routine NO, don’t train everyday. 🙂 I have something super helpful I’ve been working on for those who are looking for some structured help with stretching. I’m hoping to have it finished by spring!

For not you’ll find a lot of good information in the stretching and foam roller section of the lessons here 🙂 This sample video might answer some questions you have too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ZZE2GTBiQ&list=PLyXWQXP3dueofybLatPPuLCbvfSPF2oSF&index=22

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Static spinning Scorpio http://instagram.com/p/yKkPxiJAbY/

Here’s the lesson https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54c1322d-9128-417c-9fd3-3dab0a9aa0eb

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Single arm handstand http://instagram.com/p/yICBW6JAS9/

Here’s the lesson https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54bfe3cf-06b8-454f-9db2-0a730a9aa0eb

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Veena Ballerina http://instagram.com/p/yC7YQ6pAfa/

Here’s the breakdown! https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/54bd2d5d-5410-4504-bbd7-73560a9aa0eb

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Padding is ok, shouldn’t be an issue 👍

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I won’t have a pole for a while yet but I can post these old videos!!

Short dress! https://stage.studioveena.com/videos/view/bffcfc18-c3b1-11df-bc90-001b21721e0c

and long dress! https://stage.studioveena.com/videos/view/b6e2ac9e-c3b2-11df-bc90-001b21721e0c

Both super old vids

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Yay, you’ll be a supa sexy momma!

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Yay, is it a metal folding chair? That’s what I’ll be using, you can do a lot with them!

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I’ll be posting some in the quick lessons as soon as I move into my new place in San Francisco!! 💜 I can’t wait to get back at the quick lessons!!!!!

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Day 26! Flip Split 🔄
http://instagram.com/p/yTN5DspAYG/

If you don’t have a full split in your body vocabulary check out my lesson. I’ll show you options that do not require a full split! 💜 https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/51093ecd-c650-4076-bef1-2c670ac37250

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Also, sounds like some of you are learning the Reverse Inverted Thigh Hold, https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cd039db-6690-4548-b386-0f920ac37250 this is more difficult than gripping with both legs in CAR! I have it listed as Adv!! Please work on these moves from the ground first, it’s safer and gives a good idea of if your legs will hold you. 💜

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Both holds can almost always be interchanged when used as a transition so I always just tell dancers to use whichever feels most secure. There is no rule that says all pole dancers need to use both! I do both but have a natural tendency to use CKR, probably because I have nice open hips and the rotation of the hip needed for this hold is easy for me.

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I believe in you and your heel wearing ability Tropical!!

Runemist, this month I did a mix of levels so don’t stress if you can’t do all of them. 🙂

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Hi lisakristin, congrats!! Pregnancy hormones will increase later on and can cause joints to become loose, increasing injury risk. So I would stay away from any workout that stresses the knee while preggers, since you already have issues.

Sounds like your not thrilled with the care from the drs, have you thought about using a Midwife? My last 2 pregnancies I only used Midwives and it was the best experience ever!