Contortion Class (Recording from 7/13)
This is an hour and 45 minute Zoom Recording of my contortion class. Things we focused on class include:
-20 minute proper warm up
-Active Drills for Middle Splits
-Over splits (Various stretches/drills to improve your line)
-Upper back/Shoulder drill with elevated surface and wall
-"Active lifts"
-Upper back drill with weighted object
-Bridge wall drill
-Arching back in frog pose
-Wall needle drill
-Spider bridge pose sequence with slide down to splits, floor needle
-Chest stand drills
-Forearm bridge press to forearm stand into "snake pose"
-Bridge press into contortion handstand
-Contortion croc
-"Teapot" chest stand
1 minute hold!
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)
You'll get access to a 2 hour recording of my virtual contortion class where I demo every exercise and give proper cues.