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Studio classes or purely Veena?
As a new pole student I am interested how you all learn? Have any of you learned strictly through this website? How many of you go to classes as well? Any suggestions for this petite 45 year old? I am very strong but not very flexible! I just want to hear about your journey as I start mine!!
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I started out in a studio and then switched to Veena's lessons around the intermediate advanced stage. If you are strong enough I think online only is fine. There are members here who started out online. I began in a studio and I was very weak so my instructor had to tailor the first lesson to my capabilities since I couldn't even do the standard lesson at first. I think also you should make sure to start a stretch routine even though I find that not being too flexible in the beginning isn't a big deal you'll want it down the line and for me it sucks to know I could've been flexible enough to do advance moves my body is now ready for if I had focused on it when I started.
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An important consideration is that Veena's lessons are focused around building strength first. We have a conditioning section and the beginner lessons forgo some of the typical spins in order to work through a progression of moves that will strengthen you and prepare you to be more successful with intermediate and advanced moves.
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I've done 6 lessons at a studio so far and will continue there, but I think I will get lessons here too. I like being able to do it at a studio cos it helps to have a teacher right there to correct you when you nuff something up and it's nice to have dedicated pole time with others girls. Plus our teacher is really good at breaking down the moves for beginners. First time we learn a spin she got us to just keep putting our leg up and down into the entry position so we got used to how it feels to make the correct contact. Then she got us to sit on the floor, around the pole in the position of the spin so we'd know what we're supposed to aim for. It was really good cos taking that first leap (literally) was a bit scary but she made it really fun 😀
Having said all that, I realise some people don't live near a studio or can't afford lessons and Veenas lessons sound like they are pretty cool. I'm looking forward to having hers so I can compare my teachers move and her moves and learn from both of them 😀
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Plus!! (sorry forgot this) Veena looks so graceful in her moves! It's so beautiful and I'm determined to nail that 'ballet' style grace that she seems to pull off so effortlessly, so I want to start copying her right from the start!! <3
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I am just starting out and i am going to get veena's lessons in about a week and I have no experience in dancing, gymnastics none of it. I am just going to be doing veena's lessons. I have been doing push ups and stretches to gain strength and flexibility for later. It will take me a little longer then others but i will get the strength and eventaully get the moves down. for me its purely veena
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I think if you can afford to go to a studio you should cause the teacher will be there to correct you. and you will learn the moves correctly
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I don't have any studio around so i learn only from Veena lesson but now that i'm more advanced i can learn with video from the girls. The lesson here are very well done and complete for strenght, flexibility and pole move. Of course sometime i wish i had someone with me for motivation or spoting me in more scary moves
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Veena's lessons are great for those of us w/o studio access, but if you have a studio, take in person lessons. It is so beneficial to have a live instructor to help you, correct you, etc. They are there to spot you in difficult moves. It's much safer to have that in person lesson,and you get feedback right away on what you need to fix. I miss having studio classes. Dancing with other women feels good to. You can supplement with Veena's lessons as well, while at home and practicing, so it's not necessarily and either/or situation.
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You should test out both studios in Portland to see what you like. Diva Dena has brass and SS stationary poles that can spin as well. Brassy's pole only spin except one, which is stationary, so everything you'll learn there spin-wise will be on a spinny pole. Personally, I think spins should be learned on a stationary pole first, then moved to spin mode. Like I said in my blog though, the diameters are different, as well as the finishes. Stainless is good for staionary pole spins cuz you can glide down the pole. Brass and powder coated can get kinda sticky and tweak your wrists. For tricks, either of the 3 finishes will work, but the thicker diameters will be easier to start (although the stickiness of the 38s as Brassy can help keep you on the pole, but you still need to squeeze more than the 45 and 50 withyour legs regardless.)
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There are good and bad studios, and anyone can open up a studio and call themselves a pole instructor. So, if you have access to a studio that has quality instruction that's always great! There are many studios around the world that suggest their students sign up for my lessons here in addition to taking studio classes. This allows students to continue pole training out of studio. There're also studios who have modeled their teaching after my methods (strength first, spins are NOT beginner moves). On Studioveena, you'll find quality instruction that's easy to follow! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
I developed the Veena method and designed the lessons so an "at home" learning experience can absolutely have a great success rate! As far as feedback, you can always contact me, either on the lesson your having trouble with, by leaving a comment, or by sending me an email. Also I'll gladly meet you in the chat room to video cam with you and help you out! Sometimes members post videos to the site, asking myself and the members for trouble shooting advice. It's not like learning from a DVD, because you can get help if you need it. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I'm taking both. I started out in a studio…the instructor kinda focus on "quantities" then "qualities" (you just don't teach invert on your 3 day of pole class just so you can get more students….) Then I did StudioVeena only which is great, you can focus on strength training or a certain move but you need to be more self aware as to whether you really "get it". Now I'm taking lessons on top of Veena which I think it's a great combo, because I can still practice/learn new moves when I'm at home but when I'm at my lesson, the instructor can spot me and "adjust" me so I"m doing it correctly (plus…I suck at "fluidity" so it's GREAT when a live person can show me some seexxxxy moves!! hehe…) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif
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Right now I am purely Veena, since there is no studio here in town. If they opened one up, I would be first in line to get a class. Hehehehe https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif
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I prefer studios b/c I'm more hands-on, but I still have Veena's lessons and check it out once in a while. I also agree with Veena, it depends on your local studio. Apparently mine happens to be Body & Pole, thee best/biggest studio with some of the best instructors you can ever ask for. If I didn't have that option and based it on NJ studios, I would prefer Veena's lessons, hands down.
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I agree with veena and others, a studio is great if it's a quality studio. Also, studios focus on different styles of pole, so depends on what your need/focus is. Because of my pole goals/focus, the studios closer to me don't meet my needs (as great as the studio may be) so I travel 2 1/2 hrs as often as I can to a studio that has variety and I can attend a class/workshop that meets my needs. I also have veena's lessons which have helped me tremendously.
Veena is open to chat, video chat, and providing tips when asked and has bailed me out of being stuck with a move a time or two 🙂
I do miss a studio environment because I do better in a group setting. This goes for pole, fitness programs, etc. But it's not always an option. You are young (compared to me LOL) and have accomplished more than I ever thought possible. I take it slow and realize there is a lot I may not accomplish, which is fine. Just enjoy the journey and have fun. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_cheers.gif
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I attend a studio only at the moment but if I had a computer at home and an Internet connection I would have Veena’s lessons too as I have a pole at home and struggle to remember new moves properly after the studio lesson.
I recently trailed Veena’s lessons and I think they are totally worth the money. I pay £27.50 for 5 weeks of classes so the lessons would be a great way to supplement my learning at home. I wouldnt pole on my own though, I really think you need a spotter to correct you and help you. I will never invert alone as I live on my own I don’t want to risk falling, so the studio is a necessity for me.
I agree with others in that I enjoy poling with a group and watching others achieve and learn alongside me, it’s a great atmosphere.
I would always attend a class but I would love to have Veena’s lessons too x
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