cirqueclown In reply to sage55 [2011-02-06 00:50:14 +0000 UTC]

nawwh!

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sage55 In reply to cirqueclown [2011-02-06 01:59:12 +0000 UTC]

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cirqueclown In reply to marinethursday [2011-02-05 22:39:00 +0000 UTC]

aww thank you!

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cirqueclown In reply to thenakedpunch [2011-02-04 07:15:06 +0000 UTC]

thanks I'm so excited!

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cirqueclown In reply to marinethursday [2010-10-28 03:21:13 +0000 UTC]

nnnnnnhhaww thanks :3

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cirqueclown In reply to justocisneros11 [2009-10-10 03:23:38 +0000 UTC]

aww wow thank you!

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Desi-kat In reply to noctilucence [2009-03-05 00:18:39 +0000 UTC]

I can help u if u like. im a contortionist too. ive been looking for other fellow contortionists on DA to tlk to.

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noctilucence In reply to Desi-kat [2009-03-06 04:07:46 +0000 UTC]

it would be great if i could get your help.. as an absolute beginner, i don't even know what stretches to start with, though i've learned much through trial and error. Any advice you can share that will help me toward my ultimate goal would be appreciated. And it's nice to know I'm not alone, you know?

"Not all things that bend must break." Noctilucence

ttyl

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cirqueclown In reply to noctilucence [2009-03-06 22:37:47 +0000 UTC]

oh, sorry! I thought I replied already
just start with lots of back arches and slowly try to make your back more nd more closer together... some one else who's been commenting my page seems like they want to help someone out: [link] I think they know what theyre talking about more than me

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noctilucence In reply to cirqueclown [2009-03-07 17:00:43 +0000 UTC]

That makes sense, I can apply what you said after I conquer the bridge, I guess. but I just found a new place for practice, so hopefully that will help me along faster.

Lol, funny you should recommend desi-kat, since I have already been messaging this person, and much good advice is forthcoming, I think.

Thanks for the advice. I'm definitely stretching, or attempting handstands today, it's like seventy degrees outside and beautiful. TTYL

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Desi-kat In reply to noctilucence [2009-03-06 22:08:50 +0000 UTC]

Cool!!! Im a self taught contortionist btw.I shold take some picks of wut i can do n post them. but if there is a particular thing u need help with u can just ask me. Id b happy to help. btw r u just doing backbending or r u also learning front bending?

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noctilucence In reply to Desi-kat [2009-03-07 16:55:31 +0000 UTC]

i'm mainly learning backbending.. but i saw this girl on youtube trying to show it, and after every back bend, she bent forward and hugged her legs to her chest.. So now to make sure I don't hurt my back just bending it one way, i alternate.

But my one obstacle now is finding the right place to practice, where I can bend and not be so worried about falling over..lol, and trying to bend without the support of a wall behind me.

Are there any good stretches I should do before working on backbends and such, like warmups?

Thanksmuch

PS You should definitely post some pictures of your self-taught skills. I will most def. Collect them for my own inspiration. TTyl

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cirqueclown In reply to noctilucence [2009-03-08 10:35:32 +0000 UTC]

well, before i stretch i have to crack my back a lot, and then do a few back bends and i always front bend and do the splits and things like that. It's just fun, especially while listening to music

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Desi-kat In reply to noctilucence [2009-03-08 00:03:35 +0000 UTC]

well, its kinda hard to explain but ill try anyways. if u stretch out ur upper back b4 doing ur back bending it makes it alot easier. u can do that by standing about 6 inches from a wall, putting ur arm above ur head, look up and slide ur arms up the wall till ur chin is an the wall. hold it for a bit the stop n do it again. this usually helps me do alot of upper body back stuff like elbow stands and chest stands. hope that helps a bit and i'll try to put up some of my contortion pics soon.

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noctilucence In reply to Desi-kat [2009-03-08 01:34:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks, i'll surely try that. and now that i have ready access to a camera (but not yet a photographer) I will be posting more of my progress too.. can't wait to see your tricks!

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cirqueclown In reply to Desi-kat [2009-03-06 22:34:13 +0000 UTC]

I can do front bending as well but I dont really like it as much thanks for offering to help

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Desi-kat In reply to cirqueclown [2009-03-08 00:05:11 +0000 UTC]

no prob.

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Desi-kat In reply to cirqueclown [2009-03-08 00:03:51 +0000 UTC]

no prob

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cirqueclown In reply to Desi-kat [2009-03-05 06:08:13 +0000 UTC]

are you professional? I've figured enough out to get me by but if you know something thats really unknown and helpful that would be awesome to know!

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cirqueclown In reply to ottomaani [2009-02-07 23:51:51 +0000 UTC]

awww thank you so much

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cirqueclown In reply to nylonjuvenile [2008-12-13 00:57:42 +0000 UTC]

nawawaw :3

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cirqueclown In reply to Miffeh [2008-11-15 23:25:18 +0000 UTC]

heheheh, aweSOME
no i really like it actually. But a lot of people are going to wonder what it is. I know what it is. YOu (and a claw) hellyyyeeaahhh

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Miffeh In reply to cirqueclown [2008-11-16 00:35:13 +0000 UTC]

i prefer it muchly!

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