45-Min "Contract-Relax for Middle Splits" Recording

Note: this class is also a part of a 2-class bundle! If you also want to work on your front splits too, you should check out the "Contract-Relax for Splits" bundle.

Who this class recording is for:

This 45-minute follow-along routine is intended for all students interested in working on flattening their middle splits and straddles. For more advanced students who have flat (or an inch or two away from flat) middle splits, I would recommend the Straddle & Middle Split Oversplits workshop instead.

Even if you are a super beginner and can’t sit in a straddle on the floor with a flat back, this video has stretches and modifications for a variety of levels.

What this workshop includes:

• A brief overview of contract-relax style stretching

• A quick warm-up to get you ready to stretch

• Suggestions on how to adjust your form based on your unique hip anatomy

• A full 45-minute stretching routine you can follow 1-3 days per week to work on your middle splits and straddles (due to the amount of strengthening involved, I don’t recommend doing this routine every day - your body will benefit more from rest days!)

Recommended props:

• A mat (or something to comfortably pad your knees)

• Some kind of strap

• 2 yoga blocks and/or a chair or bench (for students with tighter hips, a chair often is a better height than yoga blocks)

Note: Because of Squarespace’s file size limitations (which is what I use for this wonderful website!), upon purchase you will receive a PDF with a link to the recording, as well as some general recommendations for incorporating this stretching routine into your flexibility training. You can then stream the recording online from the private link.