Contortion Class (Recording from 10/5)
This is a 2 hour Zoom Recording of my contortion class. Things we focused on class include:
-30 minute proper warm up
-Shoulder/Upper Back warm up with elevated surface
-Over splits
-"Cobra" drill
-Upper back drill with weighted object
-"Back Ups"
-Bridge wall drill
-Arching back in lunge pose and grabbing back foot
-Bridge press to handstand drills
-Chest stand drills
-Contortion handstands
3 Sequences
Balance in needle pose to penche, to contortion handstand
2. Catch ankle to chest stand (face frame) and arms forward (modified version is demostrated)
3. Forearm stand 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)
You'll get access to a 2 hour recording of my virtual contortion class where I demo every exercise and give proper cues.