Contortion Class (Recording from 7/27)

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)

-Active back flexibility drills

-Flying cobra variations

-Contortion handstand drills

-Chest stand drills

-Snake chest stand drill with wall

-Arms forward in chest stand

-Flying cobra with feet together

3 Sequences

1. Extended leg camel to croc balance to "teapot" chest stand

2. Forearm stand sequence

3. One arm single leg bridge to chair pose wave

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)