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aw oh!! been taught pole dancing all wrong!!!
aw oh!! while reading through some of the discussions i began 2 realise that i may have been taught pole dancing wrong!!! how can i unlearn what i have already learned?? i think it may help that i havent done pole since the 19th as i had a laparoscopy on the 24th so ive had 2 let my stitches properly heal. unfortunatly i dont have veena's lessons as im tryin a single mother of 2 so i dont really have £60 goin spare especially with xmas and thn birthdays, & then more birthdays!!! should i just go back to some of the basics which i learned my 1st couple of weeks.. really dont wana do myself anymore harm than i may haver already done https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif. i already pulled a muscle in my shoulder as i have been kicking into my inverts https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif and after reading on 1 of the discussions that is the wrong way, i really want 2 learn pole properly.i started doin intermediate & advance moves after about a month or 2..
really hope that someone can give me advice on this so i know what to do.
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You'll want to just keep researching, search the discussions here, there's great info. Best bet though is to put away a little bit every month, maybe £3 if that's all you can. That's what I'm doing until I can buy some lessons 🙂
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I don't think there should be one way of doing something. Everyone has a certain way of learning and style that's unique to them. Kicking into inverts is a good way to balance and use momentum when you're not fully ready to put full weight in one certain area.
Going back to the basics always helps refine those skills and can lead to new ways of doing something. Do what works best for yourself and your comfort style.
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I'd say… go back to your basics. The "gallery" part of this site is good for looking at holds and moves (other than spins) at each level, so you can keep yourself paced well. You can also look at how the lessons are set up, and see if you can stick to the beginner or early intermediate moves, and try to master those first (even if you don't have the lessons, you can still see them set up in order).
Otherwise… as adAstra said, every little bit helps. You deserve something good for yourself, too! You've got your own birthday, and you should also get presents on christmas! Ask for something like lessons, or a pole DVD. There are lots out there! And we can always recommend a whole bunch if you want.
I am sorry to hear that you've hurt yourself while poling. It is a pretty 'impactful' sport, and sometimes this happens. Some people can handle a little bit of kicking into their invert, and others can't. When we jump or use the kicking momentum to get into any kind of invert, as soon as that momentum stops and our muscles have to engage, we put far more pressure on those muscles than just our body weight, and all within that moment. That's why people get so messed up from it! Our muscles just can't keep doing that, over and over. I've heard some pretty bad stories of people's muscles contorting in really bad ways when they jump into inversions.
Keeping that in mind, however, you can work slowly to teach yourself to invert a little more safely. Try it from the ground, without any kick at all! And, try just the invert position and lift your legs up to your chest, slowly. This is a great way to strengthen your muscles!
Dirdy Birdy on Youtube also has some great pole tutorials! I love her https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif There are a few other tutorials and strength ideas around the internet, too. You can always take a look out for them!
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Hey, Thanx for all ur comments. Think u will defo go back to basics. I’ve got the pole app on my iPhone which has over 80 moves on it an teaches you the moves, so think I will use that aswel. 🙂 but I will also have a look at some of the links aswel. 🙂 xxx
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I really want to be able to invert properly especially since I seem this really cool move on YouTube & I want to work towards doin that. 🙂 xxx
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There is a HUGE difference between kicking and a leg sweep on inverts. If you are grabbing the pole with your foot to help pull you up to the pole you are doing it wrong.
Read this thread and watch the videos as to the difference:
https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4f22d58a-2d10-4810-a372-75250ac37250
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Dirty birdy and Amy shi have YouTube tutorials for free (on inverts and everything else) YouTube is great for researching and breaking down moves to complete safety and without injury.
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Amy shi aka aerial Amy. You can search both 😀
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