Contortion Class (Recording from 11/2)
This is a 2 hour Zoom Recording of my contortion class. Things we focused on class include:
-30 minute proper warm up
-Active Drills for Middle Splits
-Shoulder/Upper Back warm up with elevated surface
-Over splits
-Bridge warm up
-Upper back drill with weighted object
-Bridge wall drill
-Forearm bridge press to balance
-Chest stand
-Contortion Handstands
-Snake chest stand drill with wall
-Bridge to chest stand to "snake pose"
-Pressing into contortion handstand (Hand stand tick tocks)
-Flying cobra with feet together
3 Sequences
Forearm stand sequence
Croc balance to chest stand
3. Standing leg split to straddle handstand
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.