: Performed from a kneeling position, the contortionist sits on their feet and bends backward until their head touches their tailbone. Frontbending & Splits Poses
: Considered a milestone in training, the performer balances on their chest and chin with their legs arched over their head. contortionist-poses-names
: A deep, forward-bending pose with legs positioned behind the shoulders. : Performed from a kneeling position, the contortionist
: A seated forward fold with the torso pressed flat to the floor. : Performed from a kneeling position
: A vertical standing split with one leg straight up.