Get your flexibility back
— no flexibility experience required.

Beginner-friendly stretch classes taught by a former gymnastics coach. Built for former dancers, cheerleaders, and gymnasts chasing an old goal — and for anyone who's always wanted to try the splits without walking into a room full of pros.

Coached by Christian Johnson — 10+ years training flexibility for athletes.

Is this for me?

Two paths back to flexible.

Whichever one sounds like you, the first class meets you where you are.

"I used to be able to do the splits."

You grew up in dance, gymnastics, or cheer
You miss how your body used to move
You have a specific goal in mind — splits, backbend, foot behind your head
You want real coaching, not just a stretch-and-hold class

"Yoga and pilates feel like a big first step."

You've never trained flexibility before
You want a gentle, guided way back into movement
You like the idea of working toward a goal — not just "stretching"
You want a room that doesn't expect you to already be flexible

Meet your coach

Christian Johnson

Christian has coached gymnastics for over 10 years, training athletes at the Wendy Hilliard Gymnastics Foundation and working with Olympic champion Tatiana Gutsu. Now Christian is bringing that same coaching approach to flexibility training for everyday women — no leotard required.

10+

Years coaching
gymnastics

WHGF

Wendy Hilliard
Gymnastics Foundation

🏅

Coached with an
Olympic champion

Classes & sessions

Find your way in.

Start in a group, go one-on-one, or do both.

Available now

1-on-1 In-Person (Mat Stretch)

Private, hands-on flexibility coaching with Christian
55 minutes

$60 / session

Book your session

Questions first? Email hello@detroitstretch.com

1-on-1 mat stretch session with Christian

Available now

Beginner Stretch Class (Women Only)

Up to 20 people
60 minutes

Location: RELEASE | Drop-in Dance Studio, 3155 Bermuda St Ste 100, Ferndale, MI 48220.

Please do not call or email RELEASE with any questions. All questions regarding classes should be sent to hello@detroitstretch.com or call 248-870-3972.

$25 / class

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

7:30PM CLASS - SIGN UP HERE

Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026

6:30PM CLASS - SIGN UP HERE

No tickets will be sold at the door.

Available now

1-on-1 In-Person (Table Stretch)

Private, hands-on assisted stretching on a stretch table with Christian. Relax while your body is guided deeper into each stretch, no flexibility experience needed.

$100 / session

Book your session

Questions first? Email hello@detroitstretch.com