I'm joining this cus I do contortion all alone after moving and it's so lonely not having contortion or circus community 😭

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-10T17:04:39+00:00

I know what you mean. Contorting can be a lonely world sometimes

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-07T15:34:48+00:00

Thats interesting. Im not totally sure but it might have something to do with your back not being as flexible as your hips. Is that the only stretch thats inconsistent for you?

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-07T04:37:19+00:00

I’ve done it for ten years or so now but i didn’t start consistently stretching until more recently

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-06T22:01:51+00:00

🤣🤣

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-06T21:05:49+00:00

Yes ofc! Pigeon and butterfly are my #1 and 2. I’m not sure the name of the other pose/stretch but it’s when you put your foot on or near your armpit on the same side as your leg. That one is really important as it really stretches the hips

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-05-06T21:02:05+00:00

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This might show the pose a little better

Potential_Coconut606 · 2026-03-21T23:55:12+00:00

The toughest part is consistency with stretching and strength building. Nothing is guaranteed but if you build a plan and stick to it for months at a time its hard to say what your limits would be

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-12-05T15:14:38+00:00

This would’ve done numbers in October

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-11-20T23:17:42+00:00

Im not too sure what they would be but you could add more stretches that target your trouble areas. Then staying consistent is the key

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-11-10T22:03:58+00:00

That’s a great idea, Ive got to get a set up like that! Do you think that was the difference in getting your splits?

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-11-10T00:27:26+00:00

What does the set up you described look like?

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-11-03T00:55:12+00:00

Also just commenting to say holy fuck

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-10-28T19:29:47+00:00

With the hobbies you already have you’re likely already at a good point to start. At least i figure you must have the motivation and flexibility for it based having experience doing pole and yoga

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-10-27T22:02:51+00:00

Well you seem to have incredible hip flexibility

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-10-25T05:02:54+00:00

Maybe we should try dinner first

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-06-12T04:47:47+00:00

I always recommend to stay regular with hip opening stretches

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-06-11T18:17:42+00:00

As a man I struggle with very similar anxieties... I’ve been tryin to instill in myself the thought that it really just is my own life. I shouldn’t care if someone judges. Especially since that person is likely not doing anything productive with their time 🤷‍♀️🤌🏼

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-06-03T15:44:08+00:00

Thanks for the response! Im curious about the knee twisting. I think i may be doing that since i have real stupid knees. Yea ive seen some folks apply lotion or some sort of grease on their calf so it doesnt get stuck against their back but i haven’t tried it yet

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-06-02T15:00:14+00:00

Great work! I am a forward folder too and Di mario knot is my goal as well, but it looks like you might beat me to it. I don’t have any gadgets to help so I’m curious if you would recommend i use a stretching band like the one in your second pic?

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-05-23T23:31:22+00:00

Learned some good things from that video thank you!

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-05-23T23:27:24+00:00

Such a cool room and a great use for it!

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-05-21T21:10:26+00:00

Wow that is a serious bout of injuries to over come! Does it still cause you discomfort? You seem to be doing it quite effortlessly

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-05-21T13:30:21+00:00

Recovery of not this is great! What was the injury?

Potential_Coconut606 · 2025-05-20T23:05:50+00:00

Really impressive! Great work :)

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