Contortion Articles

We had a quick interview with British Contortionist Jamie Langridge who has been performing since a young age with numerous performances under his belt including at the International Contortion Convention

We talk to Euler Kalebe, a contortionist from Brazil

We take a look at what is hypermobility and what to look out for regarding your contortion training

We talked to 18 year old Contortionist Hermenegildo Gomes, originally from Angola, now living in Portugal

Like all physical activities what we eat plays a major part in your training routine, we take a look at some of the simple ways you can change your diet.

We asked some questions to Liberty Barros, a contortionist from Slough in the UK who is recently in demand all over the world. Having only recently started her career, she has already performed all over the world in youth circuses visiting Thailand, Malaysia, Portugal and the United States.

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Contortion is a unique form of art that requires a great deal of discipline, dedication, and practice. It is a challenging form of art that demands a lot from the human body. A great contortion class is essential for anyone looking to take their skills to the next level. In this blog post, we will discuss what makes a great contortion class.

When considering a new contortion coach, it's important to ask the right questions to ensure a good fit and safe training experience. Here are some great questions to ask before committing to a new contortion coach

Contortion is a unique and challenging art form that requires a great deal of skill, dedication, and training to master. Finding the right contortion coach is essential to achieving success in this field. In this post, we will discuss the important factors to consider when choosing a great contortion coach.

Contortion is an art form that requires intense training, discipline, and dedication. It involves bending, twisting, and stretching your body in ways that seem almost impossible. While many people are drawn to contortion for its aesthetic appeal or the thrill of performing, it is a demanding physical activity that requires proper training and guidance to avoid injury and achieve your full potential.

Contortion training is all about pushing the limits of your body's flexibility. It requires dedication, discipline, and a lot of patience. One of the best tools you can use to achieve your contortion goals is yoga blocks. Yoga blocks are versatile props that can be used in various ways to enhance your contortion practice. In this blog post, we will discuss 5 awesome uses of yoga blocks in contortion training.

Cardio and contortion training are two very different forms of exercise that can complement each other when combined. Cardio exercises are aimed at increasing your heart rate and burning calories while contortion training is focused on flexibility and balance.

Contortion training is not an easy journey. It requires patience, dedication, and hard work to master the art of contortion. However, one of the biggest challenges that most contortionists face is staying motivated throughout their training. In this blog, we'll discuss some tips to help you stay motivated in your contortion training.

We talked to J-Twist, a Nigerian contortion performer currently touring the UK with Circus Zyire

Guest writer Amy Goh explores the effects of crookedness in our contortion poses and ways to tackle it

Strength is a key part of your contortion training. We take a look at why this is the case.

Betsy Shuttleworth covers some interesting ways that you can work on your center splits and pancake, especially if you are stuck

We asked some questions to a young British performer from Bristol who is just getting started with her career

We talked to Ana Velasco, a Spanish contortionist that has performed in South American circuses as well recently been featured in a music video.

It's important that alongside your training with coaches and friends that you're able to successfully train by yourself, we look at some main ways to help you

A look into what it takes for contortionists to become as flexible as they are

We take a look at what frontbending is and means in contortion

El contorsionismo es una increíble forma de arte con muchas variantes a desarrollar según el propio desenvolvimiento de tus habilidades.

The new year always beings with it the promise of a fresh start for your training. We take a look at what makes a good goal for contortion.

Sometimes it's necessary to train outside of more contortion friendly spaces such as circus, gymnastics or dance facilities. We delve into what to expect from "regular gyms"

Having a coach is an essential investment when you're training contortion. Making sure your coach is suited to you and what you want to learn is also very important

A warmup is an essential part of your contortion training, no matter your level. Learn about why that's the case and what you can do for a better warmup

Find out the key things that most people get wrong when starting their contortion journey

We take a look at what it means to be a performing contortionist.

Making sure your contortion training space works for you is essential to help with effective training. We take a look at tips to help you do this.

Goals are an essential way to give your training direction, but they have to be sensible too. We look at how you can set yourself goals.

We take a dive into what is flexibility and why you might want to train it

There are endless resources online about flexibility, however not all of them offer truthful or helpful advice

Taking a quick look at how to get started on your contortion journey

Training when it is cold can be challenging. We have a look at some ways you can keep yourself warm.

We catch up with German Contortionist Phillip Tigris