Since the 100 day contortion challenge I have been continuing my practice, not as vigorously but enough to still make small improvements.
I also started going to semi private lessons with Shelly Guy, an amazing contortionist here in the DMV area.
Progress Since the 100 Day Contortion Challenge
Here are some results from my weekly contortion classes. I still had to do stretches at home to keep loose!
You will find me doing handstands just about anywhere, the only way to get it is to keep practicing!
Week 1 in Contortion Class
First time ever doing a chest stand and being able to touch my feet to the ground. It definitely helps to have a partner push you down.
Week 3 in Contortion Class
It takes a minute to see the difference but you can tell my legs are more parallel to the ground in week 3. I also gained the ability to be able to kick over by myself! Hurray!
Week 4 in Contortion Class
Over split practice with weights, is a new one I never tried, but it works!
Week 5 in Contortion Class
Week 5 was monumental! I finally got my feet flat on the ground and my neck seems to be much more flexible.
The first picture below is static prep stretches for the rainbow marchenko on the pole or the needle in contortion! The second picture is my first attempt at a chair bridge.
Thought this 100 day flexibility challenge I will focusing on chair bridges so that I engage my upper back more than my lower back.
….and now the fun begins!
The Flexibility Challenge
I have written out my goals, my commitment and strength and weaknesses in my profile.
I am also eating big bowls of salads, drinking lots of herbal infusions, following my immune boosting habits and eating big meals at night
Now I’m ready for the official start date, April 1st, to begin my 4 days per week 2 hours per practice routine!
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