Pretty Pixie
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I’m only beginning to combo moves together so I’m working on the basic ones you see everyone doing. I try to write down the combos I do and new ones I’d like to do on notecards. Only thing is, they’re constantly changing when I learn new things and when what I envision doesn’t really work out irl. I guess that’s what combos are, always wip’s. Pencil is my friend.
Right now my fave combo is one is saw on ig from biapoledance with an aerial invert -> gemini -> genie-> side superman and the cupid -> sg Ayesha but then I guess that’s more of a transition, idk. I tend to be wowed by transitions the most.
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Oh my, that last pic is adorable Mae!!
Today was a tad scary for me because this is the pose in which I strained my rotator cuff during lets get flexy. I pushed too hard apparently and I’ve been babying my shoulder ever since. This time I did the beginning modification and I’m perfectly happy with where I’m at now. I’m just not super twisty. Yet.
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Love taking pics and seeing where my form needs work. I’d like to get my wrists under shoulders more here.
Day 2
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I’m hoping to make a habit of daily yoga practice, so I’m in!
Day 1
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Ok, this is so weird. Back in October I pulled or strained a rotator cuff during a yoga session. I have been resting it and doing light shoulder conditioning ever since, and *pretty much* avoiding handstand work since it seemed to aggravate it. However, last Friday I was doing some of these elbow stands during practice and I noticed that my shoulder felt a lot better. I mean, it has been getting better each day, but I’m talking a significant jump in healing! It’s not 100% or anything, but I guess I can say, yea this worked for my injury! So freakin cool.
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That’s was really cool. I saw it live, and I remember thinking, how cute is that outfit with that song! Great performance!
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As a beginner I would do the days lessons only. I believe around day 15 you start doing pole tricks, but the strength training and beginner transition moves are an important step towards getting on the pole. Veena has her whole website set up pretty perfect, I’m always amazed at how well it’s done. Welcome!
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I have a similar story as you. I started poling seriously/for fitness about a year ago, while I was at my heaviest I’d ever been, including pregnant! I have lost 35 pounds just by dancing 2-3 times a week. I start with a quick dancers warm up, then a strength routine, then I work on a move or two in a few freestyle dances, then I stretch everything out. I have gained a lot of muscle during my weight loss, which makes every pound lost look even more amazing! Dancing is great cardio and lots of fun!
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Hardwood, laminate wood, and vinyl composition tile (VCT), would all be excellent dance surfaces. You could also do parquet tiles, which are wood tiles. Carpet is hard with heels and ceramic or porcelain tile is a bit hard on the knees but would work fine otherwise.
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I’d keep an eye out on craigslist or similar for a used x-pole. I saw one recently go for $100, but it was snapped up lightening fast. Usually I see about $200-250, which is still a deal, especially if you don’t have to pay for shipping the massive thing. I had a mipole and a male friend played on it one time and broke it…save yourself the extra cost and go for a reputable brand pole right off the bat, bc you’ll be buying one anyway, if you decide this is the sport for you. Have fun hunting!:)
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This happens with me, too. I feel stronger when I’m out poling, vs at home. I was attributing it to when I go out there is central air conditioning, which I lack in my garage based pole room, but my husband says it’s probably more of an adrenaline thing. Like, there’s other people around watching and I don’t want to “fail” in front of them so I push harder than when I’m chillin and playing at home. I’m sorry I have no tips to help, but you aren’t alone, if that helps any! π
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Just popping in to say I’m still in this… Day 3! Γ°ΕΈΛβ¦
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This is perfect timing for me! I’ve been on vacation and I told myself I’d start with the 30 day takeoff when I came back. I wanted to do the ab challenge with you all last month but life got in the way, so now I’ll try to do both! Thanks Tropicalpole!
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Oh yes!! You’re not alone! I have days where everything I try works out and then there are days when every attempt is thwarted by something or another (generally sweat, ugh, or tired muscles)! It’s just the way it works. I usually just accept what I can’t change and come back to it the next day. You will overcome whatever it is keeping you down this session, don’t worry!
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Not much on it but @heartofthescorpion
