Contortion Class (Recording from 9/14)
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, straddle side bending, arching back in oversplits
-Bridge wall drill
-Arching back in lunge drill, grabbing back foot
-Wall needle drill
-Balancing in needle pose
-Chest stand
-Pressing into contortion handstand (Hand stand tick tocks)
-Forearm bridge press into forearm stand
-Balancing in contortion handstand
3 Sequences
Chest stand "rainbow marchenko"
Forearm stand sequence
One arm single leg bridge to chest stand "teapot" shape
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.