The New York Times today profiles a contortion class at the Sankalpah Yoga Studio in Manhattan, taught by accomplished acrobatic performer Jonathan Nosan. "Students spend a good part of the 75 minutes ...

In a semi-private fitness class at Manhattan’s Mercedes Club, a classmate and I eyed each other with apprehension. We were deciding which of us would attempt the backbend first. This was no relaxing ...

Oct. 28 (UPI) --A South African gymnast earned his fourth Guinness World Records titles when he went into a backbend position and completed 19 full body revolutions in 1 minute. Zama Mofokeng, who ...

Professional contortionist Leilani Franco squeezes into a suitcase, on May 30, in London, UK. The 29-year-old woman also holds the record for the fastest backbend walk and the fastest contortion roll.

Louisiana-born Lance Centanni-Sachs started studying Mongolian contortion at the age of 23. Now at 29, he is preparing for his second trip to Mongolia as part of a documentary project to trace the ...

Sofie Dossi challenges herself to a 24-hour backbend while wearing heels! Watch her tackle daily life with contortion and flexibility. ‘Slap in the Face’: Court Ruling on Gun Law Sparks Fury Dad with ...

Meet the amazing contortionist who is so supple she can fold herself into a tiny carry-on-suitacse. Leilani Franco, an ex-Britain's Got Talent contestant, often amazes onlookers by effortlessly ...

Kim Chakanetsa explores the rich and long history of body-bending work and hears about the complex skills that you need to succeed. Sosina Wogayehu is a contortionist and juggler from Ethiopia. She ...