Catie Brier - Contortion & Flexibility Instructor

22/10/2026

Let’s make those middle splits more doable, shall we?

Swipe through the slides for 3 things I *always* correct when teaching middle splits 💯

Now, these aren’t ALL of my middle split secrets… I can’t give ‘em all away on IG 😅 but these tips should still help you achieve a way less painful middle split position!

And if you want to learn AAALLLL my secrets, I’ll be sharing them in The Catie Brier Method: 4-Week Splits Course! Not only will you see significant improvement in all of your splits, but you’ll also develop a deeper understanding of flexibility training principles and my unique methodology.

So if you’re ready to take your splits to the next level, let me help! Comment TCBM and robot Catie will send you the details 🤍

Training starts in just 2 weeks! (Nov 6th)

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19/10/2026

For anyone new here, I used to be a professional contortionist, but retired over 13 years ago due to getting injured by a coach.

Now for the last 13 year, I’ve been teaching flexibility and contortion full-time, with the main focus on safe, sustainable methods.

I don’t consider myself to be a content creator. I do it because it’s part of owning a business, and I like to share helpful info that will make your flexibility journey safer and more effective!

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And for the love of god, if you don’t like my content, just unfollow me. Trolls will be blocked 🙅‍♀️

09/10/2026

Yes, you can get your splits (and oversplits!) in your 40s 🤩

All of these students started training with me (online) well into their 40s, and they’ve made AMAZING progress 🎉

And you can too!

The 2nd annual 4-week online Splits course starts in November 🚨

The Catie Brier Method: Splits teaches splits from the ground up, and is the perfect course to learn the safest and most effective ways to train leg flexibility 💯

(And no prior experience is required! I designed the course to be beneficial for ALL-LEVELS 👍)

Comment TCBM and little robot Catie will send you the details 🤖

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08/10/2026

If you walk into a yoga class and see people suspended from the wall, RUN.

This is not a safe or effective way to train middle splits or “hip opening”. It’s complete nonsense.

I would like to thank AND yell at the person who sent me this video this morning. What a GREAT way to wake up 🤣

Stay safe (and Shrimpy), friends 🦐

01/10/2026

Which position is better? Let’s discuss!

It’s all about intentions and the goal you have for doing the specific pose.

And to be clear, I’m not saying it’s *useless* to do the shoulder heavy version, but as a coach, I don’t find it to be a super necessary position for most people. There are better, more targeted ways to improve shoulder flexibility 💯

What do you think though?
Do you prefer one version to the other?
Or does my reasoning draw you to the bottom version? 😆

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30/09/2026

Short answer: NO

Swipe through the slides if you think:

👵 You’re too old
👶 You’re too inexperienced
😣 You’re too tight
😩 Stretching hurts
⌛️ You waited too long… and now it’s too late

It’s NEVER too late to start training your flexibility. You CAN progress no matter your age or starting point.

You just need to work with a good coach who can help you develop a strong foundation, and those goals will be achieved!

So if you’re ready to let go of all the reasons why you “can’t”, I’m here for you!

The Catie Brier Method: Splits (4-week online course) starts in November, and registration just opened 🎉

Comment TCBM and little robot Catie will send you all the details 🤖

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26/09/2026

13 years of teaching Middle Splits!

I’m choosing to highlight middle splits today because they are actually my FAVORITE thing to teach.

In general, I find middle splits to be very misunderstood AND overcomplicated. There are so many videos online now of the “10 exercises you NEED for middle splits”, and honestly, most of those exercise are useless 😅

When I teach this position, I focus on finding the position that works for the students body, and the muscle engagements. That’s about it. Not 800 different drills that may or may not help ❌ just intentional technique and strength work.

And with this method, I’ve taught hundreds of students (online and in-person) get their middle split and oversplit, pain-free!

If this is a goal of yours, there is an entire week dedicated to Middle Splits in the upcoming 4-week online SPLITS course (The Catie Brier Method: Splits) 😃 And registration opens next week!

Comment “TCBM” and little robot Catie will send you the course details (and the link to sign up to get notified when registration opens 💯)

Stay Shrimpy 🦐

P.S. Returning students from last years Splits get a HUGE discount. I will send that discount code on Monday 🎉






2016 - Lauren’s first time getting flat in Contortion 1 at Circus Center in San Francisco

If this is a goal of yours, there is an entire week dedicated to Middle Splits in the upcoming 4-week online SPLITS course (The Catie Brier Method: Splits) 😃 And registration opens next week!

Comment “TCBM” and little robot Catie will send you the course details (and the link to sign up to get notified when registration opens 💯)

Stay Shrimpy 🦐

2016 - *serious* oversplitting in Contortion 2 at Circus Center

If this is a goal of yours, there is an entire week dedicated to Middle Splits in the upcoming 4-week online SPLITS course (The Catie Brier Method: Splits) 😃 And registration opens next week!

Comment “TCBM” and little robot Catie will send you the course details (and the link to sign up to get notified when registration opens 💯)

Stay Shrimpy 🦐

2017 - Being goofy and trying new things with Micah in Contortion 1 at Circus

31/08/2026

LAST CALL 🚨

Let’s get you stronger in the *specific* ways needed to make flexibility training easier AND more effective 😃

No need for painful stretching, recurring injuries, or unbelievably slow progress 👎

Strength training (and specifically these programs) will help with all of these things and more 🎉

It’s the final day to get 20% off ALL Contortion Strong™️ programs, so why wait?

See all of the programs in my bio, and use code “LATESHRIMP” for the discount 💯

Have questions about the programs? Ask in the comments 👇

Stay Shrimpy, friends 🦐

25/08/2026

15/07/2026

Is it contortion? Is it yoga? Does it matter?? YES, swipe through the slides to see WHY   is included on all my posts.

(I’ve been getting a lot of messages lately from people asking if I teach yoga online, so I’m bringing back this oldie but goodie!)
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And you can read the full article through the link in my bio 🥰

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