What You'll Learn
- Effective techniques to release tight hip flexors and hamstrings using ballet-inspired alignment.
- How to use deep breathing to signal muscle relaxation and increase your safe range of motion.
- The art of 'negotiating' with your body to avoid injury while seeing sustainable flexibility gains.
- Practical ways to use props like blocks and pillows to support your posture during splits training.
- Maintaining proper alignment by keeping the head over the pelvis for a more effective, targeted stretch.
About This Video
Achieve your flexibility goals with our comprehensive "Splits Flow" at Broche Ballet. This specialized class is meticulously designed to help dancers and fitness enthusiasts alike unlock tight areas in the lower body, specifically focusing on the hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes, and the low back. Whether you are just inches away from reaching the floor or still quite high in your stretch, this practice provides the essential tools necessary to progress safely and effectively.
The core philosophy of this session is "negotiation" with your body. Instead of forcing a position through brute strength, we focus on the power of relaxation and intentional breathing. By coordinating your movement with a deep inhale and exhale, you signal to your nervous system that it is safe to release tension.
This mindful approach allows the pelvis to settle deeper and the muscles to lengthen without the risk of strain. We begin with a gentle warm-up to prepare the joints, moving through deep lunge positions that specifically target the psoas and the front of the hip. Alignment is a critical component of any ballet-inspired stretching routine.
Throughout the class, our instructor emphasizes the importance of keeping the head over the pelvis and maintaining a squared-off position to ensure you are targeting the correct muscle groups rather than compensating through the spine. For those who find the full split challenging, we highly recommend incorporating props. Using yoga blocks or firm cushions provides the necessary support to keep your torso upright, allowing your body weight to assist the stretch naturally rather than fighting against gravity.
Progressing in flexibility is a journey of patience and consistency. In this class, you will learn to listen to your body’s subtle signals and find your own rhythm. Join us at Broche Ballet and discover how a relaxed mind leads to a more flexible, mobile body.
