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Learn how to coach Contortion, Flexibility, and Strength with clarity and confidence.

This revolutionary certification combines elements of Strength and Contortion training to help clients access their full movement potential, progressing safely, sustainably and pain free. This certification was born after 20+ years of experience and endless hours of coaching and training, to make what once believe to be impossible (being strong and flexible) a reality for everyone.

WHY CHOOSE BENDY LIFE

  • Most training approaches separate strength from flexibility. Sofia’s method integrates them into one seamless system, designed to build mobility that’s supported (not hindered) by strength. This alone sets Bendy Life® apart from traditional contortion, yoga, and fitness certifications.

  • Unlike methods built around childhood training or extreme hypermobility, this certification is structured for adults with real-world bodies, real life demands, and individual limitations. Coaches learn how to train adults safely, effectively, and progressively.

  • More than 30 exercises and variations suitable beginners and intermediate clients, from lower and upper body flexibility to Contortion essential warm up and tricks, to strength based conditioning exercises.

  • You walk away with assessments, exercise progressions and regressions, assisted coaching techniques, corrective cues you can apply to clients from day one.

  • Certified coaches position themselves ahead of the curve, offering a unique skillset that’s in high demand: flexibility/Contortion training backed by strength and functional control, taught directly by Sofia (US ACLI/DBC/NCSF CPT, +13 years Contortionist and Contortion coach).

  • Being certified connects you to Sofia’s global community of students and instructors, adding recognition and trust to your profile as a coach.

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BENDY LIFE® TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION

Contortion and Strength Training for the adult body Level 1-2

This certification course includes:

8 weekly online classes

(March 28th - May 16th, 11am - 2pm ET).

A total of 24 live coaching hours plus homework and practices.

30 + exercises and variations tailoring beginner and intermediate clients, including flexibility essentials, adult contortion warm ups and tricks, prehab and strength conditioning.

Basics of anatomy, biomechanics, neuromuscular physiology, training programming.

50+ pages written manual covering all material.

Exam day: May 16th.

Listed on Bendy Life site as certified coach.

Classes are recorded, but live attendance is strongly suggested.

EARLY BIRD PRICING

$3000 $2500

Valid until February 14th. No refunds.

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IN-PERSON (MIAMI)

This certification course includes:

4 days of classes (June 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th).

A total of 24 in person coaching hours.

30 + exercises and variations tailoring beginner and intermediate clients, including flexibility essentials, adult contortion warm ups and tricks, prehab and strength conditioning.

Basics of anatomy, biomechanics, neuromuscular physiology, training programming.

50+ pages written manual covering all material.

Listed on Bendy Life site as certified coach.

$3000

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  • I have been working on my flexibility for years and I was also training with weights. However, I always felt stuck between being strong and being flexible. I felt like I didn’t have the knowledge to properly combine strength training with flexibility. I had been following Sofia for many years before I finally decided to reach out to her — and I am so glad I did. Sofia has a unique way of combining strength and flexibility, and for the first time, I can truly see amazing results in my practice. I have been working with her for 1.5 years now through her 1:1 program. I have also completed some of her courses and had the chance to meet her in person at her Miami camp. Through her guidance, I have gained a deep understanding of flexibility, built a solid and sustainable practice, and feel more confident than ever. She is strict, but also compassionate, and truly cares about the progress of her students. I am truly excited to continue evolving and to explore the next stage of my practice under her guidance.

    Yota, Athens.

  • I started working with Sofia to ensure I had proper guidance as I returned to training after a groin tear — and not only did I fully regain my middle splits, I got my over-middles back as well! What I love most about her approach is that longevity and health are always at the forefront of her training. It’s not just about hitting tricks; it’s about developing a loving, respectful relationship with your body that allows you to progress sustainably. Another thing that truly sets Sofia apart is that she learned contortion as an adult — and this is critical. Training something this extreme from the ground up in an adult body is very different from starting as a child. Coaches who have always been able to “just do it” don’t always have the ability to clearly explain progressions or hold space for the time it takes the body to open. Sofia fully honors each student’s individual process. Sofia’s knowledge of anatomy and intelligent training techniques far surpasses that of most other “experts” I’ve encountered — whether conventional fitness trainers, chiropractors, or physical therapists — many of whom don’t truly understand the movements and the demands of this kind of training. She is the only contortion coach I know who consistently emphasizes the importance of cross-training strength with weights and integrates it directly into her teaching. It’s the difference between feeling like your body is “done” bending at 30 and continuing to train well into what others call their golden years. I cannot recommend Sofia enough.

    Andrea, Miami.

  • Working with Sofia over the past six months has been an absolute game changer for my flexibility and contortion practice. We met twice a month, and even with that frequency, I saw massive progress after every single session. When I started, I couldn’t comfortably kick up into a chest stand and was relying almost entirely on my lower back, with very limited upper-back engagement. My main focus for the program was chest stands and deeper back flexibility, and Sofia guided me toward that goal with so much clarity, precision, and care. Step by step, all the things that felt blocked or unsafe at the beginning completely shifted, and my technique, strength, and confidence improved dramatically. Sofia’s work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to make every session incredibly effective made the whole experience more than worth the investment. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her enough.

    Bahar, Dubai.

  • Sofia is one of the best contortion coaches worldwide.

    I’ve been working with her for about 2 years and I see progress even in my 40’s.

    She is so inspiring, amazing, such an athlete - and always friendly. Lessons with her are so much fun.

    She has a deep understanding of the adult body and can help students at any flexibility level.

    Magdalena, Germany.

  • Having the opportunity to train and learn from Sofia has changed so much my own body and how I approach my teaching to others. Being able to learn the art form of contortion and also conditioning, strength, mobility and flexibility required for different areas of the body, and for adults. She has a detailed eye and takes time to listen and explain movement in a way that is appropriate and approachable for all levels and she creates such a great energy environment and gave me the tools to continue with my own training.

    Rebecca, Toronto.

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