Dizziness in backbends (causes and solutions!)
No, you shouldn't feel like you'll pass out when doing backbends.
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Bite-sized blog posts to help you live the bendy life
Catie Brier
Jul 24 min read
The difference between training flexibility and training tricks (and how to reach your bendy goals!)
So many of the super cool tricks we want to achieve while on a pole or aerial apparatus - or even in handstands -require a LOT of...
Catie Brier
Jun 134 min read
Why your shoulders hurt when you stretch (and how to fix it)
It's time to fix those problematic shoulders!
Catie Brier
May 33 min read
3 tips to improve your Middle Split
Are you feeling stuck in your middle splits? Or find training the position painful? Then this article is for you! There is this common...
Catie Brier
May 9, 20234 min read
Student Case Study: Ep 2 - David
How David trained to use his flexibility on stage more easily and gain greater control over his flexibility.
Catie Brier
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Why the f&#! do I need to square my splits? Part Deux.
More info about what goes into training square splits to help you stay injury-free!
Catie Brier
Feb 6, 20234 min read
Student Case Study: Ep 1 - Ines
How Ines went from having chronic back pain to pain-free bending and reaching her flexibility goals.
Catie Brier
Oct 21, 20225 min read
"Painful" stretching. What it means and why we don't play that game.
If something truly hurts, something ain't right. So let's talk about the way you think about pain.
Catie Brier
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Flexing feet, pike stretches, and nerve tension, oh my!
To flex? Or not to flex? That IS the question... Because despite what a lot of people say on IG and the internet in general, flexing...
Catie Brier
Jul 13, 20223 min read
The difference between contortion and flexibility
Many people think of contortion training and flexibility training as the same. But, there is a difference... a BIG difference. I see a...
Catie Brier
Jun 29, 20223 min read
Low back pain while stretching, and how to avoid it.
Spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think.
Catie Brier
May 31, 20222 min read
Why you're NOT getting more flexible
An unfortunate truth is that it's incredibly common to work on your flexibility, yet never see any progress. There are so many reasons...
Catie Brier
May 11, 20223 min read
Contortion? Or Yoga? #NOTYOGA explained...
Is it contortion? Is it yoga? Does it matter?? YES, so let’s discuss WHY #notyoga is a thing. Yoga is an excellent practice that helps a...
Catie Brier
Mar 28, 20223 min read
How long will it take to become a contortionist?
The most common questions I've received in my 10+ years of coaching: ❓How long will it take to learn to do a needle? ❓I want to be able...
Catie Brier
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Why the f&#! do I need to square my splits?
You hear it all the time... "Don't let your hips open!" "Square those hips!" "If your hips aren't square you'll die in your sleep!" Ok...
Catie Brier
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Why you should NEVER stretch passively
Alright, now that I’ve got your attention, let’s discuss when and where passive stretching fits in. There’s this notion out there that...
Catie Brier
Oct 7, 20212 min read
How often should you stretch?
Do you constantly wonder how often to stretch? Or why it is that you spend time stretching every day and still don’t see improvement?...
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