Contortion Class (Recording from 9/7)

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

-Foam roller splits

-Active lifts

-Bridge warm up

-Bridge wall drill

-Arching back in lunge drill with wall, grabbing foot (floor needle)

-Chest stand drills

3 Sequences

1. Handstand sequence

2. Mountain pose sequence

3. Chest stand sequence

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)