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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You walk away with assessments, exercise progressions and regressions, assisted coaching techniques, corrective cues you can apply to clients from day one.
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Certified coaches position themselves ahead of the curve, offering a unique skillset that’s in high demand: flexibility/contortion training backed by strength, taught directly by Sofia (US ACLI/DBC/NCSF CPT, +13 years Contortionist and Contortion coach).
Bendy Life® is an approved Continuing Education Provider for NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America). Upon successful completion, eligible certified professionals earn 1.9 CEUs, which may be applied toward NASM and AFAA recertification requirements.
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Being certified connects you to Sofia’s global community of students and instructors, adding recognition and trust to your profile as a coach.
This certification is approved for continuing education by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).
Eligible certified professionals may earn continuing education credits upon successful completion.
UPCOMING CERTIFICATIONS
BENDY LIFE® TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATION
Contortion and Strength Training for the adult body Level 1-2
IN-PERSON (MIAMI)
This certification course includes:
3 days of classes (Nov 13-15th, 10am to 4pm).
A total of 18 in person coaching hours.
30 + exercises and variations tailoring beginner and intermediate clients, including flexibility essentials, adult contortion warm ups and skills, prehab and strength conditioning.
Basics of anatomy, biomechanics, neuromuscular physiology, training programming.
Written manual covering all material.
Certified coaches are featured in the official Bendy Life® Coach Directory.
$2600
ONLINE SPRING 2027
This certification course includes:
8 weekly online classes (Saturdays, starting March 6th).
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 skills, prehab and strength conditioning.
Basics of anatomy, biomechanics, neuromuscular physiology, training programming.
Written manual covering all material.
Certified coaches are featured in the official Bendy Life® Coach Directory.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$2600
ANNUAL CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
The fitness and movement industry is continually evolving, and we believe exceptional instructors remain committed to learning, refining their practice, and staying current with emerging knowledge and techniques.
To maintain an active listing on the Bendy Life® Coach Directory, certified instructors are required to complete an annual check-in meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity to review any questions, updates, or areas of clarification that may have arisen throughout the year in relation to the certification curriculum and teaching methodology.
Your annual meeting may be scheduled at any time throughout the year, based on your availability.
Annual Payment $200 USD
Contortion and Strength Training for the adult body
Level 3-4
ONLINE SPRING 2027
This certification course includes:
8 weekly online classes (Saturdays, starting January 9th).
A total of 24 live coaching hours plus homework and practices.
30 + exercise progressions tailoring intermediate/advanced clients, including continued contortion skills, advanced prehab and strength conditioning.
Continued anatomy and neuromuscular physiology.
Training programming: how to create programs including strength and flexibility/contortion training.
Written manual covering all material.
Certified coaches are featured in the official Bendy Life® Coach Directory.
To attend this course you must have complete and passed Level 1-2.
EARLY BIRD PRICING
$2900