Splits for B.O.I.S. at Baby Cobra Yoga (The First Stretch)

Splits for B.O.I.S. (Beginners of Intense Stretching) is a new open level and gender-non-specific yoga class focused on helping students safely increase their range of motion, with the goal of improving their splits over time. Through a combination of traditional vinyasa, conditioning, and active long holds, students will explore the limits of their lower body flexibility in a safe and healthy way. All are welcome! This donation-based class will be held weekly at Baby Cobra Yoga Williamsburg (108 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY) on Thursdays from 9pm–10pm. Come to the first class on Sept. 24th to learn what it's all about and get your splits journey started. Suggested donation is $20 and we accept cards (tap to pay) and cash. FAQ: Do I need to have my splits to attend? Nope! This class is great for beginners. What if I already have my splits? You can still come to maintain what you already have and/or practice oversplits. Why is it called Splits for B.O.I.S.? We came up with the name while on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, where we realized that all the men on the trip wanted to work on their splits. Hence, the original idea was "Splits for Boys." We didn't want the class to be gender-exclusive, though, so we came up with the B.O.I.S. acronym and made it open to all. Who is teaching it? Eric Benoit is a RYT-200hr yoga teacher and a graduate of Baby Cobra's teacher training. He has worked very hard on his splits and is eager to share what he's learned with the BCY community. What is the structure of the class? It starts with a brief lecture on flexibility need-to-knows, then a 30-40 min vinyasa warmup flow with conditioning exercises mixed in, and it ends with deep stretching. We hope to see you there!