Contortion Class (Recording from 8/31)

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

-20 minute proper warm up

-Active Drills for Middle Splits

-Shoulder/Upper Back warm up with wall

-Over splits (multiple stretches/drills to enhance your line)

-Arching back in over splits

-"Cobra" drill

-Active flying cobra drill

-Bridge wall drill

-Upper back opener drill with weighted object

-Bridge sequence

-Chest stand drills

-Chest stand stamina

-Bridge press to handstand

3 Sequences

1. Flying cobra sequence

2. Forearm stand sequence

3. Camel to croc to cheststand

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)