I tried a beginner contortion class from a professional contortionist. Here's what I learned, including her favorite must-have products for performance.

While some kids learn dance or gymnastics, or play soccer or softball, Elia was learning contortion and trapeze work. She specializes in contortion, she said.

Learning contortion takes time and effort, she says, “getting a little better each day, because if you push yourself just a tiny bit more where you’re not hurting yourself … that’s where ...

He became enamored with learning even more trades which led him to learning contortion at a specialized school in China for a month — about the same time he started with Cirque-tacular.

Until recently contortion was consigned to the eccentric world of circus acts and freak-shows, but now yoga enthusiasts are looking for the next challenge in extreme flexibility.

Urnaa Angarag is an extraordinary contortionist and aerial artist hailing from Mongolia who has showcased her talent in over 30 countries. Urnaa joined us to share more on her journey and the art o… ...

While some kids learn dance or gymnastics, or play soccer or softball, Elia was learning contortion and trapeze work. She specializes in contortion, she said.