Contortion Class (Recording from 9/28)

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

-30 minute proper warm up

-Over splits

-Upper back/Shoulder stretches with elevated surface

-"Cobra" drill

-Upper back drill with weighted object

-Bridge wall drill

-Bridge Sequence

-Chest stand drills

-Pressing into contortion handstand

-Forearm stand sequence

-Balance in contortion handstand

3 Sequences

1. Balance in scorpion pose into contortion handstand, bridge into chest stand

2. Bridge to forearm stand, chest stand roll to flying cobra variation

3. Bridge sequence with multiple poses into lunge

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)