What You'll Learn
- Techniques to safely progress toward full middle splits
- How to engage core muscles for better alignment and balance
- Using yoga blocks and pillows to deepen hip stretches
- Proper breathing to manage intensity and improve performance
- Strengthening the quads and legs for supported flexibility
About This Video
Are you striving for deeper, more effortless middle splits? Achieving that perfect side split requires more than just pushing through the pain; it demands a mindful approach to hip mobility, core stability, and proper ballet alignment. In this Middle Splits Stretch Flow, Broche Ballet guides you through a comprehensive sequence designed to safely open your hips and improve your overall lower body flexibility.
The class utilizes tools like yoga blocks and pillows to provide support and allow for deeper engagement without compromising form. We begin with a focus on functional movements, incorporating elements like the grand plié to activate the leg muscles and prepare the joints for extension. By engaging the quads and pushing down through the legs, you will learn how to maintain the necessary posture to support your range of motion.
Proper alignment of the back and head is crucial here, ensuring that your spine stays lengthened even as you work into the hips. Throughout this session, we emphasize the importance of the core. A strong center is vital for balance and protects the lower back during deep stretches.
You will discover how to use your body weight effectively to open the legs further while keeping your upper body positioning relaxed and aligned. We pay close attention to the placement of the elbows and arms, ensuring they provide a stable base rather than a point of tension. We also integrate specific breathing techniques—inhaling deeply to create space and exhaling slowly to release tension—which are essential for managing the physical intensity of flexibility work.
This flow isn't just about reaching the floor; it's about building the strength and control needed to use that flexibility in your dancing. The instructor provides various modifications, making the class accessible while still challenging your limits. Whether you are working toward your first split or looking to refine your mobility for higher extensions, this guided practice offers the tools needed for a safe and effective journey.
Join us at Broche Ballet to transform your flexibility and find a more expansive, graceful range of motion in your daily practice.
