Hi all! It’s been a while, so I thought I’d reintroduce myself!
I’m Tran (like Megatron or Tron the movie)! Outside of teaching all things bendy, I’m a full-time biomedical engineering student and mom to the cutest (and wildest) toddler, in my humble opinion :P
My circus journey started with aerial silks, which quickly spiraled into contortion, duo lyra, rope, straps, and German wheel. #IYKYK
I began training in my early 20s and have since become passionate about helping people train smarter, safer, and more sustainably for their unique bodies.
If we haven't already connected, drop a question or comment below!
Photo by the ineffable @wildhoneyphotog
Weekly online contortion classes, Tuesdays 5pm PT/8pm ET! Come join the fun 🤗
Recordings are available to all participants for viewing up to 30days after the class takes place. If you can't attend live, you can also purchase the recording only!
While working on middle splits in group class, I saw an opportunity to add a band for feedback and tension!
Not sure if it this is inception from something I might have seen scrolling social, but it definitely was a really effective exercise to get shins parallel to one another and focus on hip position staying back a little!
Anyways, LMK what you think if you try it You can do it with half froggy, too, with the same setup!
April Class Themes are live!
All levels welcomed as progressions are provided for all. Ex. you don't need a flat split to come to the oversplits class, nor do you need to be able to balance a handstand to take the bendy balances class :)
Recordings are available for all classes for viewing up to 30days after the class takes place. If you can't attend live, you can also purchase the recording only!
At this point, I think everyone knows the importance of square splits and that the back hip needs to square 😁
BUT is that front leg internally rotated and reaching forward in your stretches like in this video? One cue that I've been drilling in classes is to essentially sit the front hip down and back. This gets the outer hamstring a much better stretch, prevents the body from compensating and twisting, and can ultimately change how a stretch feels.
@missinkblot has a detailed blog with more specifics like TFL and QL compensations and proper use of hamstring in lunges - check it out!
March Contortion schedule is liiiiiiive!
Fun/weird fact: Arizona does not participate in daylight savings. That means class times stays 5pm AZ but your time may shift. BEFORE daylight savings it will be 4pm PT/7pm ET and AFTER daylight savings starts it will be 5pm PT/8pm ET.
International folks, please double-check your time against Arizona (MST) so you don't accidentally show up an hour early doing splits by yourself :P
Register for classes on bendyeducator.com/classes!
✨Tuesdays Online Contortion Class 5pm MT / 7pm ET
Each class will start with some conditioning, move into stretches, and finish with shapes + transitions 🤗
LMK if you've any questions and hope to see you in class. Registration at bendyeducator.com/classes and link in bio!
What great fun we had at the Mama & Tot Circus Class today 🎪
Thank you to the Mamas for joining us ans thank you so much @bendyeducator for hosting us at @circus.sanctuary !
If you missed our class or loved it and want more @bendyeducator is doing a 6 week Parent & Tot Circus Class! Check her page for more info! ✨️
#monsoonmamas #tucsonmomgroup #mommeetup #circus #community
Looking forward to spreading the joy of circus through our 6-week Parent & Tot Circus Class series at @circus.sanctuary 🤗
Designed for little movers (6-24 months) and their grownups. Safe hangs, balance play, movement, and more!
Join us Wednesdays at 9:30am starting 1/21.
Drop any questions below and looking forward to making circus magic for you and your littles!
Can you kick up without knocking the blocks down?!
Sometimes it’s not your kick pulling you down it’s your shoulders!
If you knock the blocks over then fix your stack, keep weight centered over hands and knuckles!
Blocks stay up but you can't get straight up? Time to callibrate the kick!
🎪 Parent & Tot Circus 🎪
Looking for a first circus class ever for your baby or toddler? This 6-week Parent & Tot Circus series is all about playful movement, exploration, and connection with you right alongside them.
Climb, crawl, balance, and explore low trapeze, sling, and obstacle courses in a calm, supportive space made for movers ages 6-24 months.
🗓 Wednesdays | 9:30-10:30am starting 1/21
📍 Circus Sanctuary
💰 $90 total ($15/class)
Tag a parent who’d love this.
#ToddlerActivities #BabyActivities #ParentAndMeClass #EarlyMovement #ChildLedPlay
‼️SOLD OUT‼️
✨Slink Through Shapes✨
with @bendyeducator
A dreamy, slow-moving flexibility workshop exploring split shapes and backbends. Participants will experience guided preparation, gentle progressions, and space to move with curiosity.
Open to all bodies and experience levels - no splits required.
📍The Annex @ Broken Doll Studio
📆 Saturday, January 31st
⏰ 3:00-4:15pm
💰$35 per person
Limited capacity. Light bites and beverages will be provided.
Reserve your spot in the dreamscape via the link in our b!0💭
