Split silks, grab poles, pike up Place backs of knees on one pole, placing silk securely in the knee pit, squeeze strong Re-grab both hands higher on the poles (above the knees on the one pole and match height on the other pole) Release knees, body back to strong point, repeat on the other poleContinue reading “Knee Climb”
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Spider Climb
Straddle invert with silks in the middle (they will probably bunch up as you climb) or to the side (no silk bunching) Bend knees and place feet on silks Re-grab same-side hand and move same-side foot higher on the silk at the same time, repeat on the other side What does your studio call thisContinue reading “Spider Climb”
Candy Cane Back Hang
Single footlock with silks together Split poles apart, and posse free leg through the middle of the poles Bring hand, opposite of locked foot, and match same-side hand on pole of the locked foot, placing the locked-foot pole on your belly and the other pole on your back Point free leg to the side, lowerContinue reading “Candy Cane Back Hang”
Down Climb
Place feet onto silks in a foot break Experiment with more and less pressure with your top foot, this is what controls the speed of your descent Place hand over hand as you descend to keep control NOTE: do NOT grab and slide as you will get a silk burn and it’s not safe WhatContinue reading “Down Climb”
Hip Balance
With silks together, single footlock, stand up in posse position Wedge the silks between the body and the thigh area, pike body, and lean towards locked foot Find balance and let go, pose (this is easier if you pike, with no pike, you will fall) To exit, grab poles above body and straighten back toContinue reading “Hip Balance”
Straddle Inversion
Separate silks, grab poles in strong point, straddle legs, lift legs up until they touch the poles OR Silks together to one side, grab pole in strong point, straddle legs, lift legs up until body touches pole Either of these inversions can be done from a strong point with bent arms, or with straight armsContinue reading “Straddle Inversion”
Knot Helicopter Prep
Start on any of the four sides to strengthen (back, front, left side, right side) Place knot below waist and above hips, at lower back just above bottom Balance on your back for length of time, then front, then each side Balancing for 10 seconds and working up to a minute per side will getContinue reading “Knot Helicopter Prep”
Knot Poster Pose
Either start from the ground and lever into a back straddle as seen in the knot inversion video OR pull over onto the knot, swivel, pull up into seated position, and then lower yourself so that knot is at your lower back right above your bottom From a straddle back, bring one leg up toContinue reading “Knot Poster Pose”
Knot Pullover
Sit on top of the knot Take one hand and stretch it out to the side, then swing it out in front, catching the closer pole in your elbow and grabbing the farther pole in your hand Take the remaining hand and bring it in front of your body (between you and the poles), skipContinue reading “Knot Pullover”
Knot Inversion
Make a knot around the height of your mid-back Separate silks, put them on like a backpack, place hands low on the poles Sink weight into the silk, placing the knot at the lower back just above your bottom First step is to try with frog-legs (bend legs and place bottoms of feet together) LoosenContinue reading “Knot Inversion”
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