MY FLEXIBILITY STORY | kinkysweat

[@Jai.mariegolden]

Anyone mention that she has similar facial features as the Beautiful Amy Winehouse ? .

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!!

[@shannonlilia]

JMarie Golden thank youuuuu! "Valerie" era vibes! I've been sitting here trying to figure out this really weird familiarity. 👌

[@gabrielladr.locsmandi347]

Thank you for that ! Now I know why she was so familiar to me! I love Amy' voice. She was amaizing but Alicia is more beautiful to me. or just different beautiful....

[@lissylyrics1987]

Yes!

[@JD-zw5os]

I thought the same when I first discovered her feed 3 wks ago

[@missdrgirlfriend]

Real talk starts at about 9:00

[@mystarlife]

DrGyalfren Thanks! I was ready to give up...

[@sheenachante]

DrGyalfren thank you! I was like....😒 she’s sweet, but I clicked the video for a reason lol

[@ms_jacuzzi1]

My goodness. Geez. 9 mins for the real deal???? Lol

[@Geal_films]

DrGyalfren thanks

[@gd.523]

This drives me insane about youtubers. Dont give me a nine minute intro on what you are going to talk about....just talk about it. Thanks for the heads up tho

[@MichCoccaBene]

I'm 42 soon to be 43, I really want to do a split, I've never been able to do it, but if I survived cancer 7 years ago then I can do a split! right?? I do bikram yoga but would love to add flexibility training, I must look into that. Great video Alicia! xo Michele

[@هاجرهججورة]

Michele Coccaro I sooooo want to do that too!

[@divakim206]

Happy to hear you kicked cancer in the butt. You can kick a split in the butt too. I am 42 also and havent done a split in a over 30 years lol. One goal for this year to become more flexible and do a damn split. Peace and blessings!

[@omg_wtf]

Yes just practice every day, 6-9mths you will have it.

[@olive4naito]

I think so. It's just a matter of time, dedication and technique. I am trying to get there. I guess I will try contortion exercises now, lol.

[@naanagyimah4229]

+He She same

[@Peinaj]

You don't understand how much I needed this video. I've always wanted to be more flexible and I always felt like I had to kept it as a secret because people would think that's weird and unattainable at my age, 24. I'm on a journey to be free and I feel like that's inclusive of the body as well as the mind and soul. THANK YOU.

[@TakeMeToTheWaters]

Janie Pearson I'm 24 too..and feeling the same way! We can do this :)

[@arka_digit6394]

I am 25 years and I started stretching almost every day while watching some show or series it’s much easier lolll following tutorials on KZbin following the steps I don’t wana end up harming my self good luck 🍀

[@vanessatiger]

NEVER to late to archive anything you want!!!👊🏼I started working out after gave birth with my 2 sons.. after 5yrs, I’m 37 now..I can do handstands with wall and split with little space under. Just keep doing what you doing… we will get there. We are stronger than what we thought. Yay!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@daniellemorton2832]

Hey Kinkysweat, I'm 52 and I have traces of Parkinson's and I truly want to stretch and focus on not always shaking in my legs. I want to be flexible more bc the more I work on my legs it might slow down the condition that at times drive me crazy. I love your videos and I hope to see more in the future. Thank you for sharing!!😉👏🏼👏🏼

[@LadyJoolree]

I truly hope you are doing well on your journey and send you some stranger internet hugs for it! I know it sounds cliché but we all need to focus on our mind, body and spirit is some way, shape or form. In working on your body try not to neglect the other two. All three will help you in your personal relationships and how you interact with the world. I've been doing lots of introspection lately, looking backward and forward, but hearing and seeing how other people and friends deal with challenges is inspiring. I'm 49 now and realising I need to do something physical if I plan to be fit and active in the next phase of my life. I teach the violin and at my age I'm REALLY starting to feel if you don't use it you loose it, and I'm NOT ready for that! So good luck, and keep blazing your own trail, its never too late to start the fire! 💗🔥

[@molliestoner5893]

I’m 17 soon to be 18, by the age of 19-20 I want to be able to lift my leg straight and do the splits, atm I can’t even touch my toes😰 wish me luck😂

[@aliciaarcher]

You got this! Little little, day by day!

[@felicitydemacker3662]

Mollie Stoner I have the same goals girll!!! 18 for 3 months now

[@Lowkeyy222]

How’s it going?

[@apatheticpanda182]

Same and im 15 lol

[@thesquashness]

You're an inspiration. I'm starting to get serious about dancing now at 26 and your story has really lit a fire under me to try even harder. Truly thank you!

[@vilialde]

Sas Squash I’m 24, and started dancing classes a month ago and tho I feel useless and dumb because I’m not as good as the others it gives me an edge lmao there’s hope my friend 😂❤️ (didnt realize this was 2 years ago lmao)

[@YariRBDFan]

I started ballet and contemporary last year at 28. It’s only been like 6 months. I need to stretch more. I want to get my splits by the end of this year. Like flat splits. I’m very far from it.

[@laila-mx8wk]

I'm nearly 18 and starting to figure skating. I was stretching for a while but it goes really slow so I was kinda sad but your video helped me to get confident again♡ thank you

[@lydiachong1274]

I started training my flexibility at 21, and was able to touch my toes with straight knees at 22. Took another year until I got my flat splits but they weren't square. At that age it was so easy to lose flexibility. Now I'm 30 and if I don't stretch consistently I lose it within a week.

[@itzsheena5941]

That's strange. I'm 30 and had my first baby this January. Before I got pregnant it took me about 2 months to get my middle splits then I stopped stretching a few months before I got pregnant. A month ago I decided to test my flexibility and I can still do most things like splits and back bends but not the middle splits.

[@kristenmoore2231]

Love this chat. My background is rock climbing, and flexibility is something that gets majorly overlooked in this sport. As a physio specializing in rock climbing injuries I'm always trying to encourage functional flexibility in my clients and you drive some of these points home

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for that, Kristen! I feel it has a different role depending on the discipline, but beneficial all around. Thank you for watching!

[@Thatsprettiemuchit]

Casually mentions going to the same high school as Lady Gaga LOL

[@aliciaarcher]

+Thatsprettiemuchit I’ll never forget when we had a student showcase, she (Stefani at the time) performed a song she had written! She played it on the piano, and it was called “Kisses For Quarters”!

[@Thatsprettiemuchit]

That's so awesome!

[@kundudance]

Danced for 30 yrs but just starting stretching and yoga for the last few years. I like channels like these that give my motivation. Great channel.

[@Phoenixhunter157]

Amen! I get a little frustrated when people tell me I should take yoga to improve my flexibility and handstands. Nothing wrong with yoga but there are other ways of achieving these goals. I don't like that yoga gets all the credit and is taken more seriously than contortion or circus training.

[@trinityrobinson7797]

Phoenix Hunter or just flat out stretching everyday ☺

[@LadyJoolree]

Also yoga can be a way in to start connecting with your body in general. Not a bad thing. If you're then inspired to add another or substitute an outlet to another level surely that's cool too.

[@Phoenixhunter157]

@@LadyJoolree I’m very much connected to my body through contortion. I just don’t get credit for that because I’m not doing yoga. There is an elitist attitude with yoga. By many, not all.

[@Phoenixhunter157]

@@hiruki8 I wish it was that. But no. People see what I do pole/contortion and tell me I should try yoga. As if what I’m doing is not good enough

[@lizettezaragoza3069]

Thanks for this video, i have 32 years old and i have spend a year and half doing aerial silk, six months doing handstand and trying to become more flexible. It`s great see people that develope this kind of skils being an adult.

[@aliciaarcher]

Absolutely! I feel we need to have an adult circus enthusiast collective! 🤣

[@quinhavieri2178]

kinkysweat Yes! 😊

[@quinhavieri2178]

I'm 31 and on the path to improve as a dancer! 😊

[@xy2565]

Thank you for this!!! I’m a dancer and growing up I used to religiously stretch and force myself into positions because I really wanted to gain flexibility. Being young my hard work definitely paid off quickly. However at 18 I trained in fulltime dancing where we focussed so much on strength. I began doing cross training which involved all strengthening too. Then my body just tightened and stiffened!!! It didn’t help that I didn’t stretch as much I was before too. Then I began stretching more as the year went on but then I stopped dancing that year after and went to university where I mainly just sat all day and I could no longer do the splits to save my life Coming back to pursuing dancing again at 21, I have finally come back to stretching and hoping I can return the level of flexibility I had at 15/16 years old whilst still also strengthening my body. Thanks for this video! It gave me re-assurance and motivation to continue my daily stretching. Slowly but surely!!! I also watched this video whilst stretching!

[@aliciaarcher]

Hooray! I’m so happy your inspired again to train again. I always like to think that we never lose anything: it’s sitting in the attic, and we need to dust and sweep! Your body remembers, but the strategy needs to change. We might not able to get warm as quickly, but we can still make it happen!

[@VondaInWonderland]

Thank you so much for this video!!! You just said all of the things that I needed to hear. I was a dancer for most of my life, I haven't danced for almost 3 years. I just lay around in bed all day being sad because I have no support system. I have gotten so fat (155 lbs) and I run out of breath just taking a bath. I only get ready when I feel up to doing a video and that is like pulling teeth. I belong to a gym that has awesome Yoga and Palates classes but I don't go. I want to perform again (I'm going to perform again) in the fall. I have time to do this ( You just told me that). I will go to the gym this week. I'm subscribing because you are a wonderful inspiration ♥

[@indigenousqueen5561]

VonDa in Wonderland determination motivation JUST DO IT! cuz if ya don't use it ya loose it

[@VondaInWonderland]

Indigenous Queen It's so true!!! Thank you ♥

[@indigenousqueen5561]

VonDa in Wonderland your welcome ❤

[@aliciaarcher]

💕💕💕 I’m thrilled to hear all this wonderful news! It can be incredibly hard at times, but ya know what! If you are capable, start with something small. Day by day, it will feel better. Please, keep me updated!

[@VondaInWonderland]

kinkysweat Thanks, I did calf raises yesterday, baby steps ♥

[@JNPrettyOnTop]

Thank you for this!! I love that you took the time to explain your journey, and a lot of it resonates with me and gives me encouragement. I’m in my mid-30s, I also come from a non-expert dance/gymnastics background, and in college I worked up to my splits-so I know what kind of work you’re talking about. Now, unfortunately, I’m starting over-not from zero, but from negative digits. I’m in my first of 8+ years of treatment for chronic Lyme disease, which has taken everything from me. I currently can’t even put on my own socks without hurting myself. But this video has encouraged me to make this kind of work my eventual goal when my body can handle it again. ... Also, I love your earrings. :)

[@aliciaarcher]

I am terribly sorry to hear about your obstacle, and I can only imagine how tough it is to start from scratch! Thank you for watching, and I’m happy that I was able to provide some encouragement! Please keep me updated! And if there is anything I can do (tips, stretches, etc) then please reach out! [e-mail]

[@JNPrettyOnTop]

kinkysweat Thank you so much! :) I don’t always have the brain processing power to watch videos, but I saved this one and subscribed so that when I’m able to I can! When I’m up to it I’m documenting my journey on my own channel, but my health doesn’t allow me to post very often yet. Hopefully over the next few years that will improve a little. :)

[@breaknboards5129]

Thank you for making me feel not so alone. I’m 33 and I started taekwondo 2 years ago. Most of the time I’m surrounded by bendy kids and splits has been one of my major goals! I’m not even close, but getting closer every month. I’ve never been flexible, but I’m working on it!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching! You are definitely alone, and it’s hard to not be distracted. I had to accept that my body isn’t its youngest, and I have to use different means in order to accomplish better flexibility. Day at a time 🙌🏽

[@karendrives970]

I'm in my 50s and want to.be flexible. Imma look into it. Thanks!

[@aliciaarcher]

Do it! And flexible doesn't have to mean what I do--even if its to relieve any chronic pain that you might have on a daily basis. It all helps!

[@YTBuBuBu]

This video gives me life

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for writing this!!! I appreciate your words, and I’m thrilled to hear that you working on it!!! It will take time, and it is possible!!! ✨✨✨

[@N3VLYNNN]

Hi Darling

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

Thank you so much for sharing your dance, flexibility journey. You are amazing. I am 44 as of 2/14/73 and I have been Training as a dancer going on 3 yrs and have seen improvement and flexibility. I never thought I could do a split on the wall and can do it. I always wanted to learn dance technique and all the jumps, leaps I'm learning. It is an amazing journey. God bless you. You inspire me❤✋

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽✨ It’s never too late, and I wish you the best!

[@thatlovelydancerIlao]

You're welcome!! and yes, thank you. It's never too late

[@1Wendy_Woo]

I always enjoy hearing stories about the journey that takes you to your heart's desire. I also began dancing at age 3. I found dance was my favorite through the years, primarily for the art, the movement, and there was no talking necessary. It was for me. The more introverted me became the more extroverted me. The more modest me became the more free-to-be me. Dance taught me the basics, experience taught me the rest. I wanted to be a professional dancer and became one. Traveled the world dancing and living. What better career I cannot imagine. After retiring I was already certified in yoga and health and taught full time. Menopause entered my life at age 44 and by 45 my body started changing and continued to do so for 11 years. I miss teaching, I miss dancing, but, I have to accept life and all of its changes and challenges. At age 56 I am finding a different, comfortable, in-my-own-skin, and it's just as beautiful, if not more. Enjoy all of the opportunities, advancements, setbacks...the waves keep coming. Never forget: Flexibility of mind is also important. 🌿🕊️💕🌍 Patience and practice, and safety, will take you places. 👍

[@healthpromolove]

You're super pretty. Lovely skin. Thanks for making a relatable video. I'm 26 and desperately trying to get splits for pole dance even though, I too, was a dancer for many years. Handstands are a far off goal as I am nervous about being upside down. I'm making strides though!

[@TeAmoCristoJesus]

Finally!! I was waiting for you to talk about this... Thank you!❤️

[@aliciaarcher]

I know! Took me forever! Stay tuned for more 🙌🏾

[@laurakennedy1024]

so awesome thank you!!! I got into dance and circus arts, I'm late to that game (I'm 42). dont care I love it its fun. yeah girl I'm glad I found you. lol

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes, Laura!!! If it brings us joy, then that’s all that matters 💕 Thank you for watching!!!

[@gabrielladr.locsmandi347]

So honest words! Thank you for shering your experience! I have been doing yoga-pilates-yin yoga for a year to my doctor's advice and I have achievd so much from all of that . Flexibility is a new chapter for me and your video gave me so much. Love from Hungary: Gabriella

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Gabriella 🙏🏽💕

[@MMontereyPeters]

You are a queen of teaching people how to do the solits

[@celesteadeanes4478]

The commercial art world we live in, recognition , success not necessarily dependent on ability. Love your art path not someone else’s

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for those words 🙏🏽✨💕

[@azumi19able]

*cries* You're such an inspiration to me! I was about to give up. I migrated almost two years ago and I left right before my first major dance recital after finally being properly introduced to ballet. I came here hoping to find a dance studio near me and still no luck but thanks to you I'm not giving up. Thanks very much!

[@courtneycullen6289]

The training part is really key. I'm a spiritual gypsy so it can be a spiritual practice, but for a long time it was my main form of exercise and then when I started riding and jumping horses (at 37, yikes), it was a way to train a whole new level of flexibility and build strength in a way that wouldn't interfere with the strength I was building in the saddle. I thought I had strong legs and bendy hips, and I mostly do, I have crap external rotation, but man, equestrians have CRAZY strong legs and flexibility, especially jumpers. So strong they (and me for a long time) ride and jump without stirrups. I haven't been on a horse since 2019 since I rarely ride in January or February at my current barn and then COVID. Rude awakening coming my way soon. And I agree about having to seek out specific hand balance training for inversions and handstands. so. many. workshops with people who would breakdown the shoulder and arm and core action.

[@joannemiraflor4343]

Hey gurL! I just came across your channel today,, and the moment you mentioned about chipping away through 20/30 years of inflexibility, as opposed to 10/12 year old kids,, I hit that Subscribe button..and the moment you mentioned contortion, yoga and hand-balance plus knowing you love danceing, I immediately connected with you..I am more than ready to start my contortion classes ASAP.. and I'm 35 by the way! Preach sister! 😊 From an aspiring contortion enthusiast to you! 😘♥️

[@deepajain9923]

Refreshing, and inspiring. btw, I love eyeliner, eyeshadow, quasi-weightlifting and dreaming about handstands.

[@nosseibagacem9014]

This is the best youtube video ever i will never regret watching this i love u so muchh stranger person u inspire me so god damn much omg like this is exacly what i needed i started flexibility at the age of 19 and m now 20 and i can do splits and back bends only from youtube caz its filled with ppl like u thankkkk u so muchh for existing words cant tell how gratfull i am to u and everyone like u 😍♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@aliciaarcher]

🙏🏽✨ I can’t thank you enough for writing this message! Thank you for watching, and I’m happy to have provided some inspiration 💕💕💕

[@nosseibagacem9014]

You are the most welcome ..u have a loyal fan or follower wht ever u call it lol

[@JH-zr8lo]

I started yoga after my 1st marathon at 45 hoping to run a 2nd--that didn't come to past but I stayed with yoga and now at 60 I just started aerials. Surprisingly, I am usually the flexy-ist student in most my classes--I can oversplit and full forward fold with foot behind head and king pigeon. I didn't really concentrate on it but improved gradually over years of consistent practice along with strength and mobility from handstand drilling. Also, a shout out to Body&Pole--love that studio and thanks for the inspiration!!

[@unknown-uc2zc]

Thank you so much for this. I've been working on flexibility. I started aftet my 20 and i got my split. Still it is not easy I have to do warm up. I also like other body moving stuff. I just enjoy to improve it.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@kiskadee321]

So happy to see this vid! I'm also 31 and sort of non-seriously danced here and there throughout my childhood (although I was no dance major ha!) but over years of working in the office and just plain laziness I've let myself become so tight it's nuts! Like you I also got into strength training a couple of years ago and let my flexibility slide and now I'm really regretting it. For one thing, some of the tightness negatively impacts my strength training!! I thought maybe it was just too late for me at this point. You give me hope!

[@larissaswayze]

You are so lovely! Glad I found this video. Didn’t even know a handstand enthusiast was a thing, but I think I’m one too! Pretty much any amazing thing a body can do I’m into it. I totally relate to the grind of working on flexibility. But it’s so worth it when you make progress. Your hips to the floor during a blackout story is hilarious. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@aliciaarcher]

+Larissa Swayze thank you, Larissa! I appreciate the watch! I too am intrigued with working on skill, and it definitely has become my fitness!

[@lovelyesso]

Sounds exactly like what I'm going through, inspirational. I just started doing stretches to achieve splits for 30 minutes to an hour each night. Hopefully I get the results I'll be looking for. I needed this video though, you have a new subscriber.

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes! Please keep me posted! I have a front splits tutorial on here as well. And I try to post flexy live sessions on my Instagram! Thank you for watching!

[@rafafrena193]

I mean, can we just stop for a moment and talk about her having classes with Gaga? YOU GO GIRLLLL

[@WC1Master]

I love you! What a beautiful soul! Thank you for this video. I’ve always wanted to be super flexible and just never could get the splits. I’m much older now and that dream never goes away and is very much alive. I appreciate the inspiration. I definitely want to achieve this goal so thank you for sharing your story. 😀

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!! It is still possible! I know it’s a lot of work, but anything we put our mind to can happen ✨💕 Thank you for writing 🙏🏽✨

[@raymondwhite8362]

Thank you so much for being a constant inspiration! You are an incredible person and such a bright light to so many! Much love to you!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for the kind words! ✨🙏🏽

[@therealmellyb]

Love this video, we met a year or so ago at circus warehouse and i was taken by your flexibility then. Great to know you weren't alway flexible lol gives me hope.

[@なくなったブッラク]

I am a self-thought gymnast. I have been teaching myself since the age of 8 (or 7) I am very proud of myself because I am very flexible Know💕 Your story is very inspiring and made me push my limits. Thank you for sharing!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for sharing yours! I’m happy to hear that you’re improving and sticking with it!!

[@なくなったブッラク]

kinkysweat ❤️

[@Goldngrl86]

I'm happy and appreciate that you made this video. I really didn't know there were flexibility classes. I don't want to take yoga as I see it as a spiritual thing and not as something just to help with flexibility . I feel that flexibility in yoga is a by-product. But I have never been very flexible and my hips are way tight. I have long way to go but I'm up for the challenge.

[@aliciaarcher]

Yes--I tight hips can be fixed without yoga class. It's funny how all stretching ties directly to yoga, haha! That might be for some, but I think one can be without the other.

[@Nique385]

Just found you as a result of your IG. Great to see a woman of color into fitness. I want to build flexibility and recently began getting into yoga. Seeing you is definitely an inspiration. I love beauty too. Can't wait to see more from you. Keep it up!

[@houseofzuma1033]

whats her colour got to do with it...have you never seen a fit brown skinned singer or dancer before?..just because most humans are lazy and fat it not a colour thing just a discipline thing. Because to me its just like saying great to see a woman of colour studying Mathematics.

[@chevonjackson]

House of Zuma because it's nice to see someone who look like you doing positive things. You can relate to them and it's inspirational. How would you feel if you saw thousands of videos with no one you can relate with?

[@noway-kn1ow]

You can relate to them because they are humans too...

[@tyhthedancer5973]

Thank you for sharing your passions I share them and it inspires me! I'm also afrolatina which allows me to live vicariously through your success as well haha. Love your videos ❤️💋

[@Aretedancecenter]

I'm 39 and I'm going to audition for NFL pro cheer teams in the spring. I've been taking this whole year to dedicate to learning/regaining flexibility. So far I have my side splits and sorta my middle split. I'm far away from backbends and handstands/needle kinda positions. I've lost 20 lbs and gained a lot of strength though. Thank you for posting

[@MissEm23]

Such a great vid! I am 31 as well and come from a dancing background! We have similar stories in that I dropped my dancing / flexibility after college and it wasn't till I started Aerial Silks this year that I realised how important my flexibility was again! Your point on yoga was interesting too. I never really "got it" as I was more about the pilates (active strength) and gymnastics / flexibility. However with yoga becoming ever popular and trendy I thought maybe I was just not appreciating the flexibility push it gives you - but it really doesn't I feel. Not in the way a dance class or contortion class would. Being a bit older and still pushing your flexibility have you had any injuries? My hamstrings are giving me far more grief the older I get!

[@aliciaarcher]

+MissEm23 Thank you for watching!!! I did undergo a neck injury as of late, and have no idea how it happened! I was stretching, and did my usual warmup, and bang! Neck pain so severe I had to visit the chiropractor. I will say, that being older forces me to be ultra adamant about warming up and doing more active drills to get the muscles ready!

[@strawberrycherrybaby]

kinkysweat Be careful that if it happens again, you go to a 'real' doctor!! I've known a couple people that had serious injuries a chiropractor couldn't see, he was just rubbing/popping them and making it worse.

[@WhineyOne]

I knew you were special the first time I saw you do a makeup tutorial. You are very entertaining and a typical New Yorker which I love (i'm in California). I love to here you speak and describe things and your not too chatty. very articulate and its a nice change of pace. At 31 well, you might be 33 now but I say its never to late to be a performer. Look at Tiffany Haddish! she's 38 (I believe) and her career just took off a few years ago. Anyway, I love your videos. I'll be retiring soon (at 50!) and thinking about all the things I want to try in life and yoga has always piqued my interests. You have such a zest for life. I love it. Thank you.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching and for writing this kind message 💕🙏🏽✨ I appreciate your feedback and support!

[@dianapedott1409]

Oh, have no words to say how much i love your video/story. I pass through pretty much the same... I struggle everyday to be more flexible, it's very difficult, as you said it... One thing I would ask you, is: would you consider make a video of flexibility routine...? Thank you, for sharing this video ♡

[@LILaw-db9yr]

What an outstandingly inspiring video. I'm so inspired. I stretch often, but not for long, and definitely with an end result in mind. You just reminded me that I want to do the splits and so much more. I've always been flexible in my arms, but I've lost some flexibility over the years. Now, I want that flexibility back in my arms and much more. This video is my inspiration.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, thank you!!! I’m happy that this video encouraged you, and keep me updated! It will come back! The body always remembers 💕

[@nalinthalala6204]

So glad I came across your channel! Am 43 this year and have admired and wished I could be flexible. I want this year to become flexible for my health and well-being and to challenge myself.. thanks for the vid

[@wandererkapt]

I’m 25 and just started yoga. I’m taking a teacher training course so I can learn all the basic and philosophy of it. I used to dance too I’m not that stiff naturally but there is still more things for me to discover.

[@aliciaarcher]

How is it going so far?

[@wandererkapt]

It’s going great. It’s been a week now. It just opens up so many new things, literally. A whole new range and posture that I didn’t know possible. There are so many times that I was like” Holy cow that’s intense” lol

[@wandererkapt]

I upload some video as a vlog diary on my channel. There is only one so far but there is more coming lol

[@aliciaarcher]

Hooray! Happy that you are vlogging!

[@Magagaification]

You're really inspirating because I started the same way and I felt lack of techniques too even if I danced my whole life and I saw so many friends doing what they like for living and I felt stuck, I decided to give me a chance to do what I love too... well I haven't finished your video yet but still I want to thank you already for giving hope to people. *Love* Magou.

[@Magagaification]

And! And... I'm 31 too !!!!!!!! Thanks again you are so right, if we want something we got to do what it takes to achieve it! Have a great continuation, i'll follow you 😉

[@andiangel9084]

Your first dance place sounds just like where I started, sadly it really set me back as I fed everything into a place that gave me nothing but temporary skills that could not be applied to later dances. No names were given to moves, no one on one help was shown and there was just no way any of it would be applicable in my later dance life. To all moms with daughters dreaming up dance carriers, these places are nice but if your kid looks like they may have a vested interest the best thing is to invest on a good place. Please, it helps so much later.

[@kendalljana3275]

OMG I FOUND YOUR ACCOUNT ON INSTAGRAM! One day in church , I was going through a tag on Instagram, and I saw your account, which I immediately followed you! I didn’t know you had a KZbin channel ❤️

[@AhhhsoNeo]

KZbin just started recommending your stretching videos! Love them

[@Lowkeyy222]

I am 21 and I have never been flexible 😭 I can’t even sit criss cross comfortably. So I’m working on stretching. Watching for motivation. I did yoga for little while and it never helped at all cause everyone else was able to do the positions already. There was no one on one help or anything. So hoping I can achieve these things on my own. Gaining the discipline to stretch daily

[@rae2818]

This is so inspiring! I started doing aerial yoga back in January of this year, and I am working on my flexibility also, so I am living the struggles you went through. 🖤😂

[@trietphan7242]

oH mY gOD :) I Have been watching your makeup tutorial videos for like more than a year now, I think, and I have just now watched this video :) and came to realize that we have a few things in comment. I used to dance as well, small studios here and there in Virginia, and Massachusetts. I also had the opportunity to study at Alvin Ailey for a summer intensive, say in year 1998 :) Long story short, I'm now 46, haven't dance in years because of my joint pain dues to having gout....I have been working in the beauty industry for more than 20 years. I mostly do eyelash extensions now for a living. I also do makeup as a side gig. And of course, I think I am a cosmetics hoarder ... But I love it. So, my spouse and I have moved to Asia for almost 2 years now, and are living in Cambodia at the moment. I am very very enviously of all of the new makeup that you could get in the US, things like Pat Mcgrath, Danessa Myricks, etc. Those are all the luxury items that are very difficult for me to get to now..... Love your videos and your honest opinions! Also keep up the good work! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Moonmoontn]

This is really interesting ! I'm sure many people would be really interested in this, so maybe there should be a way either to promote it or redo it with your current aesthetics? Or maybe on Instagram as that's where you run your fitness business?

[@SpotSwims]

This is exactly the kind of video i was looking for!!! Thank you!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching!!! 🙏🏽💕

[@surVIVEr28]

This was a lovely story about preservation and hard work for what you want. Thank you for your story. Please share again.

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you for watching! I will share more for sure-the journey never ends!

[@Dellima]

Omg! Thank you for this video! I’ve been struggling for a really long time to achieve my flexibility and sometimes I catch myself thinking about all those myths that come with it: that at some age you should not be able to do it anymore, or that is something of the structure of your body, and sometimes all we need to know is someone that have been in the same place as we are! ❤️ Also, could you do a video of the stretch routine of yours?

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you so much!!! I’m happy this motivated you into a more positive mind set. I have my split and backbend tutorial! Backbend kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGqyeJejor6Kqqc Front splits kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaumn3ecoJeilaM I’m also working on a follow along video!

[@annamarie6228]

I’ve just started training for the Spartan race. I believe this time of training would be beneficial. Besides that, at 53, I want to increase flexibility, strength and muscle control! Thank you for the video!

[@AlysaBrown]

I loved learning more about your journey! Thank you for sharing!

[@barbr100]

I know a woman who took up competitive figure skating in her 60s. She had not skated before and joined a group of women in her age group. As you said, anything is possible.

[@funnylifemoments1959]

Wow !!!! By the grace of God i hope to be where you are soon enough ! I have a lot of health issues at the age of 26. Hopefully yoga will improve my health

[@aliciaarcher]

You will! Movement heals, and a little bit every day will help you 💕

[@Arachne72]

OMG love it!I have to subscribe 😍 I thought I m too old for it.I m 25 surrounding super flexible people and little jealous 😂 thanks for motivation 😘

[@aliciaarcher]

+Linda Insostituibila Thank you, Linda! It’s never too late!!!

[@courtneycullen6289]

There's an awesome video by David Swensen I think called "Yoga Ruins Your Life." And while you call it and study it as contortion and I call it and study it as yoga, it is, essentially same/same, at least for my kind of yoga, which progresses to something like 100 handstands and the most pretzel forms. I think hip work, backbends and inversions, especially handstands, are mentally and emotionally transformative. I recently came across the first picture of me doing a handstand against a wall like 6 years ago. And man the difference between me at 35.5 when I started yoga, 38 when I did my first handstand, and 43 are intense. I'm preparing myself to walk back some commitments to rededicate myself to finishing the first series and it does in fact dominate your life for a time and then you can chill into it. If I am doing sort of basic strength and flexibility yoga, it's not as extreme, but the deep backbends, drop backs, inversions, those really do dominate life and demand a fairly intense focus (And a lot of ashtanga practitioners study with circus performers to get to the third level).

[@blousclus]

I was waiting for this. I live in NY and was looking around and have no idea where to start. Im not so much interested in yoga but deftly the stretching. can you recommend a decent/not too expensive studio to start? I use to be ver flexible when I was younger and danced for many years(modern/hip hop). I would love to start a stretching journey. YOUR INSTAGRAM IS EVERYTHING!! OK I'll read the comments. I think this is great content for your channel. Your personality is so radiant!!

[@aliciaarcher]

SO continuing from my reply above, ha! Thank you tons for watching and for your support! I started at Body and Pole--they offer flexibility classes at $40 a class and becomes cheaper per class in a package. Also look into Aerial Arts NYC and Circus Warehouse. I also train with Olga Karmasnky--she does privates and semi-privates.

[@handstandjulie]

I LOVE THIS!!! You resonate so much with me. Thank you for this. I just love doing handstands even if I suck at them. HAHAHAHA!

[@watermelonxmomo]

I am not as flexible as you (yet :P) but I feel the same way as you about how i like to train. I also feel the same about youtube channels and im glad you are posting whatever you want!

[@pjacksone]

I have always wanted to do a split. I need to practice I guess. I have back issues every blue moon so would doing splits make me have issues? I'm beyond 20s and 30s. I know stretching is good for the body. Would you say Pilates is comparable to stretching?

[@sharijames598]

pjacksone stretching is foundational

[@TheKatarinitas78]

Hi there! I have been watching a lot of dance videos and together with this video it really inspired me to get back into it. However I used to do hip-hop and now Im interested in ballet and contemporary. Do you think I could start and still be any good even though Im "already" 21 years old? Thank you for the motivation and inspiration

[@aliciaarcher]

Hi Catarina! Thank you for watching!!! It was a conversation I had to have with myself and it was tough. As passionate as I was about ballet, I knew I wasn’t going to be a ballerina. I started too late and attending Ailey wasn’t optimal for that path. That didn’t mean I couldn’t enjoy it! I still love ballet, and mostly I love to dance. Even though you’re starting at 21, you still have a passion to dance. And sure, maybe you won’t be in Swan Lake. But you can still strive for excellence in the class room. And who knows! Maybe you’ll find yourself in some killer contemporary choreography!

[@TheKatarinitas78]

kinkysweat oh my god hi again! It really means a lot that you take the time to answer the coments and help us through these questions. Thank you so much and the best of luck with everything in your life :D

[@iimaangirl]

Hi. I just wanted to say that everything is possible. Its never to late to start. I started at 19 with classical ballet and now 6 months later I am dancing at a professional academy 6 days a week. Everything is possible. As long as you put your mind to it. I mean the joffrey ballet trainee program you can audition for at even the max which is 24 years old! Anything is possible. It will just be really hard but its possible!

[@ashleywind7677]

I hope you know..... you just became my inspiration. Thank you !

[@aliciaarcher]

✨🙏🏽 Thank you, Ashley!!!

[@truthbetold4639]

I happen to run across your video and you have inspired me to do a split and become more flexible. As a young girl, I was always pretty flexible but I was never able to do a split on both legs and toward the front but I am going to start stretching and I'm not going to stop until I reach my goal.

[@aliciaarcher]

Go go GO! Let me know how it goes and keep me updated 💕

[@Panini529]

Thank you, thank you for making this video. I'm personally working on my flexibility and strength training and toning up. Trying different classes to find what works for me to build a routine. Thanks again. For future please put up videos on your physical fitness journey and hair growth, routine and length retention tutorial.

[@nflower33]

This was so inspirational✨Thank you Alicia 🌼

[@izzym416]

I relate to this so much omfg thank youuu

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you, Celia!!!

[@saiurividal1026]

Hello Kinky I found you today, and I love this video you are a great inspiration for me. Im 33 and I left dance almost 13 years ago, and now I want to dance again. I start my training at home, but im thiking in take some classes too.

[@danij6865]

Really enjoyed this! Spillin it real 👍🏻

[@maybeni288]

You're so DOPE. Thank you for sharing! You're inspiring!

[@sambawomen]

Most western yoga classes have nothing to do with yoga to be honest. It’s more an ego trip for people to show how they can bend and balance and stuff, nothing to do with their connection to the divine. I think Ballet and dance in general is more yoga than their so called “yoga classes” as the skill and connection one finds when one performs their art is more moving and one experiences the divine connection within themselves, and that’s what yoga actually means.

[@aliciaarcher]

The connection with the audience, and a performer’s vulnerability is definitely something that can be understood/felt as spiritual. From a practical standpoint, and what you described, yoga is not a performing art and that’s what it has evolved into. Many can disagree, but that’s why I love contortion, because that is an art form that since its beginning, has been taught for centuries to be on a stage.

[@precious.1598]

I’m 13 and I love dancing and since I wasn’t flexible I figured i could only do hip hop. whenever I have a mindset of flexibility I always lose it whenever I take one class of stretching

[@tinaangel7055]

how many hours did u spend practicing contortion?

[@aliciaarcher]

+Tina Angel I look to spend at LEAST an hour working on contortion. Ideally it would be 3, if you factor in a good warmup. If I’m short on time, I’ll do something light that will keep me mobile.

[@nicolewyatt894]

kinkysweat how long does it take to get flexible :/

[@lionloxs]

I love your channel & open, honest personality. I get you. Keep doing you😊

[@savannah4850]

YOURE SO ADORABLE AHHH

[@segolenetorres569]

Hey you !!!! I Just decided to Start calisthenics to Increase my pôle dancing technique and so Nice I got on your vidéo !!!! Soooo inteststing you reached all of that as an adult !! :D Just one question : because I am French what is the name of the spanish school you've done Belfore collège ? Do you Still recommand it our Days ? I am planning to work 30mins streching everyday until I have more time, do you have any program to go for ? Much love and so thankfull you've done this vidéo ! "Bons baisers" from Toulouse, south of France 🇫🇷

[@andydufrin2426]

Im 44 been training since two years ago...i had some progress but still cant do split and i move still stiff....in front split i have about 17cm ...in middle one i have about 35 cm left ...i feel im stuck there...is it my limits? Ir im doing wrong?

[@lofentsemoema3016]

You have so much passion and will you perform one day. I believe you

[@foreverhisbeloved]

Hello. How do you search for a flexibility class that is with a professional stretch coach vs. just a class offered at a local dance studio by a dance teacher not really trained in intensive stretching? It would be great to find a stretch coach like the ones serious ballerinas or gymnasts have. Is contortion training expensive?

[@aliciaarcher]

I google "Flexibility class (enter your city)" and studios that offer will show up--I can recommend what we have here in NYC--where do you live? The best way to know for sure is word of mouth--if someone you know took class at a studio that you're wondering about, then I would inquire. It all depends who is teaching when it comes to price. My coach charges $60 for my flex partner and I. A private might be $100, depending if you have to pay for the space fee.

[@JoJ0SoF1n3]

+kinkysweat Im so glad I came arose this video 😄. I live in NYC. I actually danced professionally from the ages of 16-19, and had been dancing from the age of 3. I am now 24 and I must say even attempting to get back into the groove is so hard now that I'm out of practice. It may all be subconscious, but I feel so out of my league especially because I'm no longer flexible. I'd love to get back into dance - for recreational purposes - but I would love to work on my flexibility and strength...do you have any recommendations?

[@aliciaarcher]

Oh Yes! Body and Pole (27th St. x7th and 6th avenues) Aerial Arts NYC (in the 50's on the east side) Circus Warehouse (Long Island City) The Muse (Brooklyn) Body and Pole and Aerial Arts have top notch teachers that specialize in flexibility and contortion. Look out for Isaac Pena, Olga Karmansky, and Allison Schieler. Anything you learn, remember the drills and practice on your own. Every little bit helps!

[@JoJ0SoF1n3]

+kinkysweat thank you so much! I can't wait to check them out! 👯💃🏽🙏🏾😄

[@EclecticDancer]

Ah you are just great! I love stretching and handstands, will take a look at your vids for inspo and practice :D

[@aliciaarcher]

Thank you!!! I appreciate the support!!! 💕

[@sunshinegyrl411]

I love this video, you are so inspiring😍😍😍😍

[@KarinaRodriguez-zu9dt]

This really helped me. I post whatever on insta because I don't want to have 7 different profiles. Also, I thought I was the only weirdo that wanted to be more flexible just for the sake of it.

[@aliciaarcher]

+Karina Rodriguez Thank you, Karina! I think one platform is enough as well 🤣 Because same, all the different interests still belong to one person! And you’re now weird at all! More stretchy videos to come!

[@KarinaRodriguez-zu9dt]

kinkysweat looking forward to more vids!

[@missmimi7536]

Great video !!! I saw a lot of improvement of my flexibility this past year through pole and aerial but I pulled my hamstring and now it seem like I lost all my flexibility and back to the beginning. it's disappointing because I finally got my side splits.

[@aliciaarcher]

Oh no! Hamstrings are tough--Easy and steady. It's all about the hip flexor--get in there so your hamstrings can heal, but you can still improve the splits!

[@hopekoleczek1942]

Hi!! Love this. I'm a dancer/dance teacher and I've been told my whole life that when you get older you can't get more flexible. It was so discouraging. What's your best tips for training back flexibility? I feel like I have to take it super slow or my back starts getting "crunchy," or some days I have it and then the next few I lose it? Any one else experience this?

[@carmenferez1299]

I love your video, thank you so much for all your experience telling here. :)

[@aliciaarcher]

+Carmen Férez Thank you for watching! I appreciate the feedback!