Day 1 Level 2
Today I want you to get right to it! Starting with a quick warm up using the Easy beginner warm up then move on to the Grip control routine run through it only one time today.
Move on to your Pole sits and Side pole sit both sides, but keep it under 10 tries.
Finish with the Dragonfruit dancing routine. Don’t worry about getting the full routine down today, run through it at least once but no more than 3 times.
Finish with these stretches Press stretch, Forearm stretch, Forearm extensor stretch.
I strongly suggest you record your first attempts and any moves, or routines we learn, You don’t need to share it, but it will be fun for you to look back at when we complete this program.
I really like the grip control routine, I’ve bought the same shoes too :-)) but With the shoes on I’m not yet so fast as you :-)). Thanks for this programs they are perfect for me and my every day life.
Thank you! I’m so happy it’s helping 💜
day 1 ✅
Thanks – making small bits of progress
Still can do that pivot under pole turn in the dragon routine but managed the rest
Yay!!!!
I have no idea what I’m doing wrong with my side sit. I can’t seem to get the hooked leg pointing straight down, when i try to make it point down, i lose contact with the pole in my back knee pit
Do you have or can you make a video soni can see?
Love the routine, I’ve nailed the pole sit but struggling with the side sit just don’t feel secure to lift my leg X
Also struggling with easy ups I seem to able to jump into it but not pull can only imagine what I look like jumping cos my kids was in hysterics, is there strength excercise I can do to help me with this X
For the Side sit first make sure your legs are nice and tacky. If that’s not the issue, then make sure you’re trying different leg placements, higher or lower. Working on Side leg hooks can help https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/lessons/view/5e6a72bf-016c-486d-821f-5bdcac110005 For the Easy up, please don’t jump. This is an anchor grip by that I mean you’re not pulling up in this grip you’re just holding in place so you can move the lower body. There’s not pull up action, just hold in place. The individual lesson for the Easy Up has exercises to improve this grip https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/lessons/view/5e7b8bc9-04f4-49fe-9712-2a18ac110005 If you would like more help feel free to schedule a private session https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/forums/view/Virtual_Training_with_Veena_20220301103851 or share a video link so I can see your attempts and better help you. 🙂 Also I don’t expect people to be able to do the Easy up right away, we continue to work on it throughout the program.
Here’s an idea you can try for working on the Easy up to break the jumping habit https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/videos/view/627e691d-d9bc-4ff6-841b-2d98ac110005
My pole side sits are much better now but I still grunt as I do them with my teeth grinding. Not sure if it’s because it’s really hard or because I don’t know if I trust myself yet.
Try a strong HAAA exhale as you lift instead of grinding and grunting. I find I grind my teeth when I work on new tricks..I’m trying to stop, it’s hard tho.
Veena, I’m having trouble unlocking my pole so that it can spin again. I haven’t put it on spin in SO long. Any suggestions? I have an X-pert pole (the 2018 version). It’s usually just a very easy lift and twist from the bottom of the pole. No “key” or tool needed.
So it’s the xlock? Did you tried taking it down and setting it up again?
I haven’t yet, but that was gonna be my next move! I do believe it says x-lock on the bottom. I’ll let you know how it goes!
I have the xlock but it’s never gotten stuck
Hmmmm….okay…I also do have a 4 year old….praying she didn’t glue it shut or something..🤣. I’ll keep you posted…
Wow! After my month-long break, it wasn’t so bad. I think my pole sits and side sits are better but still need improvement. I slide down with pole sits despite shifting my hips. My hips are larger though. Side sits are way better on the left side (when I am on the left side but use my right leg). still slide off on the right side.
Yay, that’s great! If your skin is too Sweaty or too cool and dry sits are hard for everyone. If you’re still having issues by the end of this level feel free to share a video attempting the sits and I can offer better support
Loved today so much! Super fun thanks 🙂
Awesome👍
Is there a slower version to go through the grip control routine? I just finished Beg 1 and don’t recall ever going over the prance… I feel like I’m going to hurt my shoulders trying to replicate.
Never mind, I found it linked in the description.
Glad you found it!
Keep in mind the prance is literally a second of your arm holding your bodyweight. It’s not a prolonged spin like a fireman so as long as you’re remembering what I’ve taught you as far as lifting the scapula up and you’ve been doing the strength work that we did previously you should be fine. 💜
I was definitely trying to hold on too long instead of rotating my hand with each prance. I also have a bit scoliosis that affects my right shoulder so that didn’t help to test it out on lol But I’ve just started formal PT for it and will be sure to check into your video descriptions for the big breakdowns of things I don’t quite get yet! Thanks Veena 🙂
You’re welcome, don’t hesitate to ask any questions
This was so much fun. Thank you.
Yay!!