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  • Veena

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    August 8, 2012 at 3:36 pm in reply to: Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?

    Yeah  sparrow I agree,. it's a good idea to not give feedback unless they ask how they're doing or for help.  

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 8, 2012 at 3:21 pm in reply to: Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?

    Please remember you can get feedback here, if you choose to. I've helped both paying, and non paying members with their form. I've met with members for video chat and gladly reviewed videos they've uploaded. The ability to upload a video directly to the site is one of the things that makes Studioveena unique! https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif 

    Being able to see what corrections need to be made is a skill all its own, and, even in person, not every teacher has that ability.

     I love it when my members credit me as their instructor. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

  • Veena

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    August 8, 2012 at 1:27 pm in reply to: Stuck and unable to invert using muscles!

     

    Yay, that's good! Give yourself some more time and listen to your body, you'll know when something is not right. Don't be embarrassed, its not a competition, and I've had to start over several times myself. 

    You could add in some of the other shoulder exercises too. Keep working on Pole holds, Side pole holds, (like used in the Knee Tucks) But don't do them if they're painful. These things take time unfortunately. You might want to look into massage and stretching as well. Ice after exercise and try heat during the day. Massage and heat will increase blood flow to the injured area, this can speed healing. If he gave you suggestions for ice and heat follow that though. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 8, 2012 at 12:50 pm in reply to: Hello all from Nottingham, UK

    Welcome to the site!! Don't be to worried about taking group classes, almost everyone is a little scared at first! With the classes and lessons here you'll be in good shape! We have Friday Chat as well so come check that out too. It's all day every Friday. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 8, 2012 at 12:42 pm in reply to: My permanent ceiling mount came down

    I see you've figured it out….I have 2 of the mounts and yes, we use 4 screws, and haven't had any issues, even when I had my poles at 14 and 12 feet. When you put it up again with the right amount of screws it should be fine. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 8, 2012 at 12:38 pm in reply to: Stuck and unable to invert using muscles!

    First make sure to let your injury heal. 

    Inverting is not all about abs, you need proper scapula engagement and strength along with strong lats, shoulders and biceps. Even your chest is used a bit! If the hands are too high or low this can be an issue too. 

    If the dr or chiro, gave you exercises to rehab and strengthen the injured muscle groups, make sure you're doing them.  I'm glad to hear that you were warming it's an easy thing to skip. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

    If you're taking the lessons here be sure to check out the many conditioning lessons. 

  • Veena

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    August 8, 2012 at 9:53 am in reply to: Hello from a new member

    Hi, glad you introduced yourself to us!! https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

  • Veena

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    August 8, 2012 at 9:41 am in reply to: Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?

    You don't have to wait until Friday to meet up in chat either. It's open all day everydayhttps://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 8, 2012 at 9:39 am in reply to: Lessons

    As mentioned in the first lesson, Watch all "getting started" lessons for EACH section and read descriptions. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif This will help you plan your workout. You might want to use a notebook to write down some of the info I give you. Then you wont have to replay them over and over. 

    You do all of the "Pole Strength" each time you workout for 2 weeks, as listed in the description. You're not to move on to the Single squat until you be come strong enough, because it is very difficult and beginners don't need to do that one right away. This is the only one you will skip….But you do all other Pole Strength each time you practice, for two weeks. Add in conditioning or foam roller with some stretching if you like to each practice as well.  Remember your going in order. I'm always one to overthink lol 

    If you still have questions after watching all the getting started please feel free to ask. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 7, 2012 at 11:40 pm in reply to: Help With Iron X

    Always try both sides 🙂

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 7, 2012 at 9:20 pm in reply to: Help With Iron X

    Hi Ivygirl, it can take people not only months but years to get an Iron x. Taller ladies will have to work a bit harder for this one. You'll want to focus on conditioning your shoulder, chest, core, (including low back) and upper back. The shoulder conditioning lessons here would be helpful. Also using cable weights, to do a Lat Pull Down while standing, using a wider than shoulder width grip is a great one for the X! 

    Be careful if you choose to use a twisted grip, this grip isn't right for everyone and can cause injury to shoulders and elbows. I suggest using a split grip or true grip. Here is the lesson for the Iron X if you're interested. https://stage.studioveena.com/lessons/view/500ec404-2688-4862-bded-62650ac37250 A very strong Extended Butterfly is also very helpful. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

  • Veena

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    August 7, 2012 at 10:19 am in reply to: What comes next?

    You could move back into Straight edge or straight edge V of course, some advanced things would be a flag dismount, tornado or janeiro.  https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

  • Veena

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    August 7, 2012 at 9:35 am in reply to: Pole on ebay.

    If you buy from us you never have to worry about a fake. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 7, 2012 at 9:21 am in reply to: Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?

    One thing to mention, using my lessons here, your not "self taught". You have a guide and instructor. It's up to you to use the lessons properly, but it's all there for you, even stretching and conditioning. You can leave questions and comments on any lesson and I'm always there to help you out.  Studioveena is unique, it's not like trying to learn from other sites or YouTube. You have a qualified instructor and there is an order. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif

  • Veena

    Administrator
    August 7, 2012 at 12:44 am in reply to: Is it a must to attend a pole studio to learn poling?

    Yes, you can! Many have learned only at home or mostly in home. Some of my online only students have gone on to open their own studios!! If you can find a good studio and take the lessons here, you'll have the best of both worlds. There are studio's that suggest their students subscribe to our lessons so they're able to work on things at home. This allows for faster progression. 

    In studio or at home, always dance within your ability. The lessons here are displayed in the order in which you should use them. Many moves are taught from the floor first, so you can safely work from there until you feel comfortable. https://stage.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif

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