[calipolepixie]

I spent my first 2 years of poling (I’ve been poling 6 years) learning solely from studio veena. Highly recommended! Lessons are clear & easy to follow. SV is by far the best of all the pole lesson sites out there IMO, she knows her stuff! And Veena is very helpful & interactive with her members, so you definitely have a strong support system here.

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Chair definitely been wanting to explore more chair work but vids/tutorials are scarce out there in the world!

[calipolepixie]

We’ve all felt like you feel at some point or another so know that you are not alone! But hang in there. For me, the problem was comparing myself with others & trying to keep up with all the new crazy moves that were coming out many of which I wasn’t ready for but I wanted so badly to be able to do all the cool stuff that everyone else was doing. I have had many many times where I have almost quit pole too. But I am so happy I never did.

We all learn pole at different rates and that’s OK. You have to go at your pace…this is YOUR journey. Remember why you got into pole & embrace the tricks & spins that make you happy. Perfect those moves, learn them on both sides, explore different ways to get in and out of those moves etc. That’s all that matters. The more complicated tricks will come when your body is ready. DON’T give up. Hang in there!

As for your weight loss frustration, that’s another battle a lot of us have dealt with as well, you are not alone there either. Are you eating healthy? Are you just doing pole or any cardio as well? Are you dealing with a lot of stress right now? Dealing with any health issues? Many things could be attributing to your weight plateau. Once you pinpoint what the issue(s) may be, then you’ll probably be able to lose the weight.

Feel free to pm me if you need to talk or support!

[calipolepixie]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

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Very normal. I never pole or exercise the 4-5 days of my period I’m too zapped & weak & cranky lol

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I’m working on going this year!

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I teach via Skype it works well & some pros do this as well for folks who don’t live near them & want a lesson or private with them

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Oh & SV lessons are great if you decide to just forgo the studio altogether & just learn solely at home!

[calipolepixie]

I’m sorry this is happening to you but this is unfortunately VERY common at some studios. I have run into it myself & I just move on to a different studio. Not all studios are like that though, you just have to keep trying different places until you find one where you are comfortable.

I like studio classes (in moderation) but I also like poling at home at my own pace. What I’ve been doing the last 2 years, which has been a nice balance is I pole at home 1-2x a week, go to studio classes 1-2x a month & I go to workshops a few times a year…that keeps me motivated & it’s just enough to keep me hip & up to date on new pole tricks & combos too
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I know a few people who pole at home 2-3x a week & then get a private lesson at a studio 1-2x a month to get help on moves that they are stuck on or help with more advanced moves that they want spotting on. You have to figure out what works for you…as long as you’re happy that’s all that matters.

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I’m a nurse too (CNA) lol planning on starting RN school in 2016 🙂 starting a new job at the hospital with 12 hour shifts in Feb. But im still interested in pole jamming with you all if we can work something out!

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I’m down my schedule is pretty crazy too but I’m sure we can work something out

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Once I get my SG Ayesha & handspring down those 2 will def be my go to moves to wow people

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Flag if it’s an outdoor or non traditional pole apparatus(like street sign) If it’s a stable portable pole or pole in a club or party setting I’ll bust out a SG butterfly or inverted V/Reverse Ayesha

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You’re not crazy. You are a very busy woman & you deserve a little break from the chaos every now & then, we all do! It’s ok & definitely not selfish. Dive back into poling, it will help a lot in releasing tension & stress. I can relate to your situation. I am the breadwinner in my household, always been a hustler (2-3 jobs at a time) & I’m always in school it seems striving for more/better. I can’t sit still, I always have to stay busy. My hubby & I also have been homeschooling for 5 yrs…

Feel free to pm me, so we can chat more.

[calipolepixie]

I usually try to pole on tues, thurs & sundays. I’d be happy to do video jam with anyone who wants to in Veena chat or on Skype.