Day 14 Level 2
You made it to the last day! Whether it took you a month to complete or 2 weeks you’ve covered a lot! Be proud and make sure to look back at your first attempt videos.
Today I’ll have you work on all the combos/routines. But before that, warm up with the Beginner no pole workout.
Then move onto combo practice, do each combo at least once but no more than 3 times! Starting with Pole kicks and waves combo, Climb and side sit combo, Pole sit and hold combo and Fancy crucifix and pole sit combo. If you feel energetic, work on these 3 spins, these are optional. Back hook spin, Back attitude spin and Closed hook spin. Try these spins 2 times each side, but no more than 10!
If you feel you need to go back to level 1 or retake level 2 go for it, otherwise I’ll see you in the level 3 program!
This was amazing!!!! I did it! Today I combined all the routines into 1 long routine, recorded myself and oh my how much I’ve improved! I LOVE these lessons Veena and can’t wait to head over to Beginner Level 3….but first, active rest day! Rest days I’ve learned are just as important as pole days. When I rest, I come back so much stronger. Thank you, thank you, thank you Veena! I look forward to my workouts every day now!
I’m so happy to read this! It’s exactly what I wanted for everyone!
Yay! I just love what you’ve created. And I’m enjoying every minute.
Veena! Great combos–thank you! I also LOVE the song–what is it?
I can’t recall the name, but I buy my music from Soundstripe!
Thank you!! I was able to find it!! (“Stay” by Nu Alkemi$t)
Glad you found it. It’s ony computer but I wasn’t home to search ðŸ”
Aw, thanks for responding even though you weren’t home! Hope you’re having a rejuvenating Labor Day Weekend :)!
No prob! Have a great rest of your weekend
day 14 🥳
I am really struggling with my spins – I can do back hook but only from one grip , I can’t do back attuned or front hook at all . I am puzzled as to whether such problems are unique to me as I seem to take forever to learn a new move
Back Hook is a much more natural movement. So it’s normal for the others to take more time
It certainly feels that way . I feel I am such a slow learner with pole . Feels like every move takes forever to learn
I wish i was more like others and could learn moves easily
They not to think about what you can’t do at this moment, think about what you can do. I’ve seen ppl who take classes at studio’s who can’t climb and your’s is looking good! Don’t put too much stock in doing spins that’s just one aspect of pole and not everyone likes them.
When someone struggles with spins in your experience is it because of strength or something else ?
I find it difficult to do any spin where I am supporting my body on one arm – chair , front hook
All the videos I watch show the technical aspects of how to do the spin, variations for people who have mastered the spin but not what to do if you can’t do the spin at all
I don’t mind if it’s just a time and strength issue but I do need to figure out the why as otherwise I won’t know what to work on
Hope that makes sense
Oh it’s almost always strength.
That makes sense . One limitation I have is o can’t raise my arms perfectly straight over my head , they come up and forwards slightly rather than up straight
Maybe that’s a factor In shoulder engagement
I tried correcting it but it’s very resistant to correction
Not sure if it’s contributing
Yes, any limitations on your shoulder mobility will impact spins as well as elbow and handstands. Working on this drill daily can help, no warm up needed https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/lessons/view/5e703c69-9e18-4a1f-9b7b-1c3aac110005
Also the hand strength routine will help https://studioveena1.wpengine.com/lessons/view/5e7506d9-4224-4491-8439-4bc4ac110005
It would be really neat to see the combos put together into one single video!
Feel free to combine them if you like! ????
Hi Veena! I’ve officially completed this beginner level 2 program now wahoo. I loved it! Thank you so much for putting all this together, just focusing on this nearly every day has been a huge improvement to my mental health
:’). I put my own music on at the end of it all and ran through all the routines again it was great. The attitude spin got me though as I kept somehow doing a back hook spin haha. Will come back to it tomorrow. Thanks again for these great programs! x
Yay! Congrats 🎉 Are you moving on to level 3 or trying a different program?
I’m going to move onto level three! Can’t wait 😍
Awesome!
For the closed hook spin on static, I can’t seem to keep my hips back and knee pit on! I just end up sliding forward with the spin so that my leg grip loosens and I end up making contact all the way up to the outside of my thigh. Spin pole is easy peasy but I can’t figure out the right momentum for static. Any tips?? Thanks in advande 🙂
It’s a common misconception that your knee pit needs to actually make contact in a spin. It doesn’t, wherever it touches on the thigh is fine. If I needed to make contact for grip, I wouldn’t be able to wear leggings. Think of using the knee and the knee in the clothes took just as a way to guide where your legs go. It’s not actually gripping unless you’re on spinning pole. Also, if you’re still having troubles, feel free to send me a video link of your attempt
Woo hoo! Completed beginner level 2!! This was so much fun. It took about 5 weeks to complete…I’m so happy I listen to body when to take breaks.
Today’s class took me about 2 hours. I took my time learning them better. I wrote down all the combos on a white board so I could refer to when practicing. I look forward to learning these better and create my own routine with them. thank you so much Veena…your program is amazing.
I’m going to get back to do some drills and strength training before each class for about 10 mins. I’m thinking of also incorporating 1 day a week with about 20
Mins of strength training or flexibility training.
I would like to start the 30 day invert program but I am mostly likely going to wait until I’m done with the intermediate level training.
On to beginner level 3 💃💃💃🥳🥳🥳
Yay!!! 🎉🎉
That all sounds like a great plan! Is love to see a video of some combos once you feel good about them. 💜
I has to take a week off of pole bc I had a terrible fever blister. I’m taking this week to work on this beginner level 2 choreo. Here’s a snippet. My kicks have improved but I’m still not 100% satisfied with it.
https://share.snapchat.com/m/rOMaDMD1?share_id=g9O7X8WSSR6G9zdZM2BDUw&locale=en_US
Oh wow, that’s looking very smooth! You have great body waves.
Those body waves are the Latina in me lol Got some good training from merengue & salsa dancing. Thanks
Ugh….I need help with the body roll shoulder slide. I need to get the under turn to go smoother also. I ran out of practice time today.
https://share.snapchat.com/m/BebKR1FT?share_id=nVeh1-dFSjGNbKUfKCnKCw&locale=en_US
Looking good. For the shoulder waves, try linking about lowing with the hips up, then do the wave as a downward motion. Right now you’re pushing up up with the wave try reversing it.