A Love Letter to My Flexibility
- Zohar
- May 12
- 3 min read
Ever feel so connected to your body that it deserves its own love letter? If you’ve been part of my live streams or flexibility challenges, you’ve probably seen me twist, fold, and stretch in ways that sometimes even surprise me. So, during Day 2 of my recent Leg Behind the Head Flexibility Challenge Series, my community voted for something a little… poetic: writing a love letter to my flexibility while holding one of my signature poses as a contortionist.
Yes, one leg behind the head. Or even two. Pen in hand. Heart open. The result? Keep scrolling down!
This challenge idea actually began when I was selected as one of the lucky creators to participate in the YouTube Live Bootcamp — a special program helping creators (like me!) develop vertical livestreaming content. As part of the bootcamp, there’s also an exciting opportunity to win a prize… so I knew I wanted to go big, creative, and authentically me. And I also knew that I wanted to spread my love for flexibility with the world.
This is how the Leg Behind the Head Challenge Series was born — a playful, bendy, real-time expression of what flexibility can look like in everyday activities like eating, writing, or watching TV. Since my artist name is Zohar The Nootzel, I added the tagline “Daily Life Meets Nootzel” — because this is truly a Nootzel challenge. It’s me livestreaming as a contortionist, not just as a yoga or flexibility instructor.
Before this series, I had only attempted a LBH challenge once: that time, I tried to play four rounds of Mario Kart while holding the pose. Did I succeed? Check out the video below to see how it went!
For Day 1, I had a wonderful breakfast with the community and managed to eat while holding the pose - watch the replay here!
For Day 2 I asked the community to vote for different themes I provided them in the YouTube channel. The result? Writing a love letter to my flexibility, while holding the Leg Behind The Head!
💌 A Love Letter to My Flexibility 💌
Dear Flexibility,
who has been with me the past years, holding those splits, backbends and front bends. You came to my life unexpectedly, and turned my reality upside down - becoming the center of it. You showed me that a life with struggles was no longer needed, since you granted me the freedom of movement. But not just movement, you also helped me to let it go all the tension in the mind and body, finding peace inside me so I could find it also outside me.
There were moments that I wanted to give up and did not believe in our love. Although these moments were rather brief. I quickly learnt how to love you better, and understand you. I just needed to be more kind and patient with you. I learnt to listen, to meditate further and respect. In exchange, you helped me believe further in myself. Made me realize that I was capable of doing more and achieving my wildest dreams.
I promise: I will continue cheering our moments, listening and respecting you. You gave me so much, that I will forever be grateful for. Thank you for being here with me and coping with my crazy ideas, like the Leg Behind the Head Flexibility Challenge.
I can't wait to continue this journey together and live more adventures.
Yours sincerely,
Zohar
How did you like this love letter? I think it turned out quite nicely! If you want to watch the behind-the-scenes, you can replay the livestream here.
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I go LIVE at least once per month on YouTube for flexibility training, where I guide you through an open level routine that can help you gaining flexibility.
Whether you’re here for inspiration or motivation, I’d love to have you join me!
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📅 Day 3 of the Leg Behind The Head Flexibility Challenge: Thursday at 5pm CET — bring your mat and your curiosity! Save this link and turn on notifications not to miss the livestream.
Hope to see you around!
xx
Zohar
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