Contortion Class (Recording from 8/10)

This is a 2 hour Zoom Recording of my contortion class. Things we focused on class include:

-25 minute proper warm up

-Shoulder/Upper Back warm up with wall

-Over splits (Various stretches and drills to improve your line)

-"Cobra" drill (with yoga block)

-Bridge warm up sequence

-Bridge wall drill

-Arching back in lunge drill, grabbing back foot

-Chest stand drills

-Chest stand stamina

-Pressing into contortion handstand (Hand stand tick tocks)

-Wall needle drill

3 Sequences

1. Chair pose variation bridge, press into forearm stand, leg sequence

2. "Teapot" chest stand sequence, extend one leg arms up

3. Donut sequence

Cool Down at the end!

Equipment that will be helpful for class:

-At least 2 yoga blocks (Hard cover books can work)

-Wall space

-Elevated, padded surface against a wall (Such as a chair, couch, or bench)

-Yoga mat or padded surface

-Resistance band or strap (Or a stretchy long sleeve shirt)

-Weighted object (Between 5-10 lbs is ideal)

-Foam roller (Is helpful but you can do the class with out it)

-Peanut roller (Only needed for one exercise)