CLASS SCHEDULE Welcome! We have classes are suitable for the absolute beginner to the advanced student. The active flexibility classes are for the beginner to intermediate student and run for 60 minutes. The contortion classes are for the intermediate to advanced student, and run for 90 minutes. All classes are online, I look forward to seeing you in class!. The schedule is as follows USA EDT: MonTuesWedFri12 pmActive FlexActive FlexContortion1pmContortionActive ...
When it comes to back bending the rhomboids play a critical role. Shoulder engagement, rotation, and power, makes a huge difference when it comes to leading backbends and gaining more depth. With that being said... We have put together 8 rhomboid exercises to help open and strengthen the shoulders! Rhomboids & Posture The way you sit, stand, or move will truly determine how well your muscles and joints are performing. Improper ways of sitting and standing can cause so many postural ...
June is National Safety Month. In celebration we will be adding a free workshop on spine alignment & back bends. CLASS THEMES AND SKILLS FOR JUNE As we continue to progress we are going to slowly integrate transitions. Below are a few. If you have a fav vote for it by emailing me with your choice. Hit the email icon at the top left hand side of the page. Remember these skill are not going to happen overnight but as we slowly check them off the list we can move into more advanced ...
Shoulder strength is imperative with your contortion and flexibility program. We need shoulder strength for over head presses such as handstands. Theraband exercises for the shoulder allows us to increase the intensity as our strength levels continue to grow. A contortion program is heavily focused on strength training with an increased range of motion. Without having the muscle power to engage the shoulders you are unable to move through a greater degree of motion. Passive flexibility is ...
Anatomy Of The Lumbar Spine The lumbar region of the body is best described as the lower back region. It is the area in between the last rib and the pelvic region of the body. It has in it five vertebrae known as the L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5. These five bones are connected by facet joints that allow forward and backward stretches and twisting movement in the back. Between the vertebrae, you have spinal discs that cushion the joints and help provide support. This part of the spine has an ...
If you want to improve your aerial skills, strength training is so important. During your aerial practice, you will build a variety of different muscles, but supplementing your practice with extra strength training sessions is the best way to improve your skills. Image Source - Pixabay CCO License Your upper body and core are the most important areas to focus on. Whether you are working out at the gym or at home, these are some of the best strength exercises to improve your aerial ...
The splits is a goal that many of us share. With all the beautiful splits photos out there to aspire to how could you not want to work towards them. Would you be surprised if I told you that most of these splits are not a true front split? In fact, a large majority splitty people would not be able to do a true split with the correct technique. Which brings us to the question, do you really have your splits? Today we are going to go through the correct technique of the front split. ...
