Veena
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YES! For me it’s usually after training my back. I don’t feel horribly tired, I feel really relaxed, but I have felt sick to my stomach after. It hasn’t happened lately, but then I haven’t pushed myself much the last year. It happened a lot when I first started training my back a heavily!! I wouldn’t feel sick right away, it would be an hour or 2 after. I’ve tried to research why and I’ve mentioned it to fellow pole dancers and no one seems to have an answer, or even this issue. I’m wondering if anyone has some insight! Hmmmmm
One thing to think about is are you getting too hot?
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A quality dance pole shouldn’t damage a wood floor, however your heels could if you do a lot of toe drags. My favorite flooring is wood floor or laminate “wood”.
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Jade, if you’re taking the lessons here you’ll find “related” lessons below the main player, these are other lessons that will either increase the strength or flexibility needed for the main move shown.
https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/4cc828d1-78d8-419f-b83b-1c610ac37250
When first working on this move exit by sliding down the pole, instead of lowering back down.
Also this video has helpful info on exercises, engaging the scapula and tips for inverts.
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I don’t know that there is really one “right” way to climb, there will always be many techniques when it comes to a lot of things in life, often you have to look at what the intention is behind the method and go with the one you think makes sense to you. Allyson is correct in why I have you use this climb first, you can also look back at my last post to see my reasoning for using this climb.
To sum it up again, I’m a firm believer in preventing unnecessary injuries but building strength first,…there are a lot of fun, “easy” moves that are harmful if you are not properly conditioned, and in the end you are far more likely to end up injured if you start doing whatever, here and there.
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Here is a link with yoga style descriptions. http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-68/Different-Types-of-Yoga.html 🙂
On rest days avoid things that are strength building or strenuous.
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Cool thanks Che, I have idea’s now on how I might break down my basic climb even more now.
The whole goal of the basic pole climb is not to be pretty, not to be easy, it’s to build strength in the UPPER body. The goal isn’t even to do 2 right away, this could take weeks or months for a beginner with no strength background. You have to have a strong pole hold to do this climb.
I have other climbs that are more efficient, but they are not listed in the beginner section. I can’t be there with the person so I have to place everything in an order that will steer them into building strength first. If I were to add other options for beginners they would almost always choose doing the easier climb because they may not understand why the basic is there (to build strength) and just skip it because it’s not easy.
Jenka, how long have you been pole dancing? Strength does not come over night so do not feel too discouraged if you can’t do a move right away. How long have you been working on the related lessons placed below the main player to help build strength? 🙂
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I have a closet with shoes in it that should not be opened some days. Why you ask? one word…BOYS!! lol This is all good info though.
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If you’re taking the lessons here, the lower body routine will help you with this issue. It takes time to train the legs, but if you keep practicing it will get better! This routine has exercises and stretches that will help….https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/52e9d171-5724-43b2-8784-47960a9aa0eb
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My middle name is thigh gap LOL, just kidding. Really though, who ever told you this was incorrect! 🙂
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Oh and….You don’t need a roller to start stretching, and I would suggest watching EACH of the “getting started” lessons place at the beginning of every lesson section, these will give you the answers you’re looking for.
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Yes, gentle light yoga is one of the suggestions for Rejuvenation days. It’s covered in one of the early 30 day lessons, so it could be one you missed 🙂
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That’s a great method Chem. The basic climb in the lessons here is focused on upper body with the goal being strength building, not efficiency. There are other climbs introduced later in the lessons that are more efficient, using mostly legs, taking less upper body effort. I like the squatting idea though, and may add that in to a revised lesson some day, if you don’t mind.
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The vaulted doesn’t
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Jenka, that is not the way I teach the basic pole climb. I don’t have you fully extending the arms and then bringing the legs up like that. We use the Pole Hold as the grip for the climb (arms are not fully extended) By using a Pole Hold you are building strength in the biceps and also it’s a better way to get a feel for proper scapula placement. I find when students raise the hands high over head the tend to hang off the arms, this is NOT what you want. Here is my basic pole climb
https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/233115a0-b889-11df-856f-001b214581be
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Yes, the ladies are right! 🙂 The lessons are placed in a specific order. The Veena climb is even more difficult then a basic pole climb, so if you cannot do 2 of the basic then I think you would find the Veena frustrating.