Flexibility & Contortion Classes
CLASS SCHEDULE Join one of our active flexibility or contortion classes online. The schedule is as follows USA EDT: MonTuesWedFri12 pmActive FlexActive FlexActive Flex1pmContortionContortion3.00pm6.00pmContortionContortion8.00 pmPassive Flex Bookings All classes are automatically updated to your local time zone. Class Types Active Flexibility Builds strength and flexibility perfect for aerialists, dancers, rock climbers and jujitsu. Contortion Splits The contortion ...
3 Amplifying Hip Adductor Exercises
Looking for higher lifts, deeper middle splits, square front splits and better turn out? Then hip adductor exercises are for you! Did you know that this one muscle group can increase your overall performance and also help decrease the chance of getting injured? The adductors are critical for overall strength and stability of the body. If you have worked on building the muscles of your lower body but still are not getting the results you desire it may be the adductors. In this article ...
How To Lengthen You’re Telomeres
According to parsley health: Research shows that longer telomeres are associated with a longer lifespan! With greater health benefits associated with long telomeres, you may be wondering how to lengthen your telomeres? Thats what we are discussing here. Read on! The Contraindications Of Shortened Telomeres A study published in 2012 by National Health Institute proves that telomeres shorten with age and progressive telomere shortening leads to senescence (the ...
4 Shoulder Posterior Capsule Stretches
Tight shoulders and struggling with a low range of motion in your scapula? You could have a tight capsule that is restricting your range of motion. Try these four shoulder posterior capsule stretches to open up the shoulders. Anatomy of The Posterior Shoulder The posterior capsule is defined as the region extending from the glenoid rim medially to the humeral head laterally, and from the biceps tendon superiorly to the posterior band IGHL inferiorly, with ...
8 BALLISTIC STRETCHING EXAMPLES & EXERCISES
BALLISTIC STRETCHING EXAMPLES & EXERCISES – WHAT IS IT + BENEFITS AND DANGERS Ballistic stretching is a popular type of stretching among athletes. The question is: Is it safe for normal people in everyday life? The answer might be surprising, so stay with me till the end of this article and enjoy the reading. What we’re going to cover in this article: What is ballistic stretching7 benefits of ballistic stretching The dangers of ballistic stretching Is ballistic ...
3 Scalene Stretches For Neck Pain
Got a pain in the neck? Yep that could be your scalene. Learn how to stretch & strengthen the scalene to relive tension and prevent further pain. Working for long-hours, sleeping on stomach, carrying heavy backpacks or even excessive coughing can injure scalene (A group of three pairs of muscles in the lateral neck). This can cause Myofascial Pain Syndrome which is very common. It is described as pain which originates over the neck area and radiates down to the arm causing deep, aching ...
5 ITB Syndrome Exercises & Stretches
Experiencing pain behind the knee and laterally along the leg? You could be suffering from ITB syndrome. The good news is you can use a range of stretches to alleviate pain. Prevent ITB & knee pain with these 5 ITB syndrome exercises. Today we will go through five stretches using a foam roller to treat ITB syndrome and 5 exercises to prevent ITB syndrome. What is the IT (Iliotibial Band) Band? An injury to the iliotibial band, also known as the IT band is one that many endurance ...
7 Best SUBSCAPULARIS Stretches and Exercises
The rotator cuff is a common injury area. Yet it is not well know how to work with this muscle groups in order to keep the shoulder joint ligaments and muscles healthy and durable. This article contains 7 subscapularis stretches and exercises to prevent stress and strain of the posterior shoulder joint and the muscles surrounding it. Anatomy Of The Subscapularis The subscapularis is a muscle that stands between the shoulder blade and the ribcage. The way it is positioned means that it is ...
PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN: 3 STRETCHES To Relieve Pain
Suffering from knee pain whenever you walk up stairs, squat or even sit for a long period of time? Tired of implementing the RICE method to alleviate your knee pain? Did you know that Patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain in the knee cap) can be alleviated and prevented with stretching and exercise. What we’ll cover in this article: Anatomy Of A Healthy KneeWhat Happens Exactly When Pain Occurs3 Exercises To Strengthen Knee Muscles3 Stretches For Healing Patellofemoral Pain What is ...
7 Best Stretching Exercises For Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome is inflammation of the connective tissue between the lateral or outside aspect of the thigh, from the pelvis to the tibia, crossing both the hip and knee joints. To help prevent ITBS it's important to have a stretching routine based solely on the areas affecting the inflammation. Physiology behind iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is the result of inflammation and irritation of the distal ...
Contortionist Training vs Yoga: What you need to know.
So you may or not be aware of the dismissal of yoga training from the contortionist community. It is evident in the widely circulated hashtag #contortionnotyoga. Being a yoga and contortion teacher I have a love of both arts and I can see where the lines start to blur. Newly founded yoga poses that are not part of the traditional yoga asanas are beginning to take on the form of beginner level contortion and gymnastics. There are lot of blog posts on the net about this subject although ...
Did you know that there a major postural differences in yoga compared to contortionist training?
3 Ways To Reduce Risk of Shoulder Pain for Overhead Athletes
Overhead athletes tend to have the biggest problems with shoulder pain because they’re constantly putting pressure on the very complex shoulder joint. Overhead sports include baseball, tennis, volleyball, handball, and other activities where participants regularly throw or hit. Sometimes these shoulder injuries cause nothing more than mild, occasional pain. Other times they can lead to serious problems requiring surgery. Even the mildest shoulder pain should be treated with care, as it’s usually ...
Contorting With The Captivating Dani Winks
Today we are chatting with Dani Winks a contortionist specializing in extreme back flexibility based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. From a young age Dani could be found hiding in lockers or roll-on suitcases, but has since graduated into contorting into a much more exciting array of spaces! Vanessa: Hi Dani, thank you for taking the time to chat with me today, I know I am excited to meet with you and I bet the readers here at Jadore Vanessa are too. I have seen so many great backbends that ...
