The art of contortion creates nearly impossible feats with the human body where toes wiggle next to ears and backs become like bendy straws, but contortionists like Jared Rydelek (pictured here) say ...

When you think of contortionists, images of circus performers (perhaps a la Cirque du Soleil) likely come to mind. The bending, twisting, and stretching seem impossible — and never fail to mesmerize.

This is the spell binding moment a contortionist squeezes himself into a small box in front of a cheering crowd. Yogi Laser, a performer who has toured the world to exhibit his athleticism, starts by ...

Beth Sykes is the loose-limbed model behind the phenomenal double-take photograph she created with her friend, talented body painter Emma Fay. Having helped her into position, Emma painted the head of ...

Until recently, contortion was consigned to the eccentric world of circus acts and freak-shows. But now yoga enthusiasts are looking for the next challenge in extreme flexibility - and high-profile ...