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I might be, have been looking for a 45mm pole. How much is she asking for it?

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What a great song to pole to, BagLady! Loved your routine. It looks about at the same level that I am at on pole. I am going to try starting the spin with my hands, that would be a great way to start practicing and getting the feel of the position in spin, and then practice getting back up out of it as well. Liked your style, very similar mine. Thanks! P.S cute doggies 🙂

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Thank you! Great advice, and video. What you did in the video is exactly what I want to do, and I figured it would be pretty dangerous doing it on spin. I definitely don’t want to be going fast, so I’m wondering if it would be a nice way to end the routine, on a slow spin. I can easily get up from the layback, I actually have a tougher time going from the layback to a handstand and then feet down. Also, I don’t have the cross knee holds down well at all. For some reason that is much more difficult for me to do than to do the straight leg, thigh hold on this move, and other moves actually. I wonder if it’s a flexibility thing. I’m older and haven’t worked on my flexibility as much as I probably should. I’ve never done dance or gymnastics or anything before, so this is all brand new learning for me. Thank you again for your great, advice, much appreciated! 🙂

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Trying to upload the picture. Going to click save and see if it works.

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I just videoed the layback move on static. I’ve ever uploaded a video here before, so not sure where to go to link it to this discussion. When I click on the ‘add files’ button, it doesn’t show videos, only pictures, guess I could just take a picture….I’ll try that.

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We just jammed to Fade into you by Mazzy Star, @Bonnieandclyde 🙂

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@Flighter – happy to! We did a spin routine to it, perfect for that.

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1) Madonna’s Secret, 2) Joe Cocker’s (yes that’s his real last name:-D) You Can Leave Your Hat On, 3) Alannah Myles’ Black Velvet, 4) Pink’s Perfect, 5) Marilyn Manson’s version of Sweet Dreams, Sinead O’Conner’s Nothing Compares To You, Robin Thicke’s Blurred Lines… yeah, just about anything by Macy Grey, I know, more than 5 :-D,

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Started when I was 50, now I’m 51 and have my own pole and am loving it! I’m taking classes and have been for almost a year now and am doing more and more each day. Addicted is the word, once you start, you can’t stop. The studioveena site is a great support to what I’m learning in class as well as for strength training. Poling is now a part of me, the only exercise I have loved sticking with; nothing gets in the way of my classes or home practice 🙂 Welcome to pole, you have begun an awesome journey!

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I’m 52 and started poling when I was 51. Like others have said, it’s one of the best things I’ve done for myself. I’m stronger, and more important, more confident in many ways. I absolutely love it and will be poling for as long as I can! Did my first invert during our last session, yay!