MichelleH
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Hiya Polkadotpoler! Here in South Africa, accessing online music is ridiculously difficult! We have no iTunes, and a lot of sites won't allow downloads for our region. One that we found does work is http://www.gomusicnow.com. Songs are cheap and easy to search for, and I've never had a problem downloading. Not sure if it is legal…
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Well done ladies! Especially Karol! Non smoker here, stick with it, it's totally worth it!
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I've been doing the 'splits in 6 weeks' program and I find a similar problem. Remember that when you're doing splits in a demonstration, you will probably use jazz splits anyway (with the knee turned out) but I agree that for increasing flexibility, you need to keep it straight.
When I stretch, I drop down to where my max is and then focus on twisting my upper body slightly towards the front leg to push my hips square. Also, even if it looks like your hips are really open, if your knee and the top of your foot are on the floor, you should be pretty square.
OK, I'm no expert, just learning along the way. Hopefully this helps.
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Agree, Veena you look so beautiful in your profile pic!
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Also remember that straight after a workout you will be pumped from all the exercise. I'm sure it looks more even when you haven't just finished exercising?
AND (grin), remember that no-one is perfectly symmetrical. It's normal to not be normal 🙂
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This is probably due to doing most of yuor pole tricks with just the one side? I don't know any magic quick fixes but I guess starting to learn your current pole tricks with the other hand will even them out and give you something different to focus on when poling?
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This is a great idea! I did an impromptu striptease for my hubbie last night and really enjoyed it! But I was aware that I repeated the same moves a few times and I'd like to do exactly this, just move and dance and work on new combinations of floorwork.
Inspired!
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Welcome to StudioVeena!
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If I understand, it's a move we call Barbie spin. You are in split grip but instead of pushing your legs back, you pull them forward into a horizontal V.
I know I find this move difficult because it uses a lot more core strength. I think the key is to keep your distance from the pole with your grip and pull your pelvis forward to bring your legs up.
But maybe get advice form someone who's better at it!
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OK, not sure how to post pics into the thread, but I have started a Splits Progress photo album if anyone's interested
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I have started doing the 6 week challenge, hahahaha! Week one first session I was 21cm off the floor. On the first day of week 2 I was already down to 13cm, yay!!
Will try post some pics
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Checking it out now.
I love this community for the way they help each other. Thanks Veeners!
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Ooooh, will try those out, thanks!
So far I have Stardust's suggestions (great for start and end, might need something with vocals for middle) and the music from 'The Last Airbender' (also promising!)
I've emailed 2 studios in Asia, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. Maybe they will have some local music that is unknown here, how exciting!
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Thanks checking it out now…
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I think the comments on cleaning the pole are spot on. From what I've seen, it will take a while to get the pole clean.
Something that might help to trust the pole is to hold it at between waist and shoulder heaight and pull on it. If you can't budge it with a good yank, you won't be able to move it when you spin on it (and I weigh over 80kg so I speak from experince!)
Enjoy the new pole, I'm sure you'll get your groove!