Shoulderstand on feet, but we just call it “star” for short, so it’s shorter and more compact. This is the basic position, it can have different variations. This is a basic pose, for which several instructors have made tutorial videos, watch them all!
Tutorial Videos
Tutorial video with Daniel Scott
Tutorial video with Simons Acroyoga
Tutorial video with AcroNogaS
If the flyer can’t jump into star, here’s a way to get into the pose with assistance.
Star Position Acroyoga Tutorial with Acroloco
Entries into star
Daniel Scott: How to jump into star
Partner Acrobatics: High Cartwheel
Acro Nerds
If you have difficulty with inverted poses, try this pose!
Shoulderstand on thighs
In this pose, the flyer places her shoulders on the base’s thighs, grips the base’s shins, and moves into the …
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Free star
A free shoulderstand on feet forms a real STAR when the flyer lets go of the base’s hand, spreads her …
Building on This Pose
Couch Star Tic-Toc
The sequence begins in Couch, moves through Inside Star into Star, then returns to Couch, again passing through Inside Star. …
From Cake with Candle to Star
This is a unique and less common transition, known from one of the 3 Step variations. Instead of going through …
From Star to Cake with Candle
The base does not step on the flyer’s shin, but on the inside of the knee bend. Flyer lets herself …
From L-sit to Star
Turning from L-sit into Star is not easy. The flyer needs to lift their hips to make the rotation possible. …
From Star to Reverse Bird on Hands
This is a unique transition—rarely seen, visually stunning, and a bit challenging. Definitely worth giving it a try! Olga Zinatova …
From Star to Jedi Box
With an extended leg, the flyer drops her legs into the base’s hand, grabs the base’s leg and extends her …
From Star to Biceps Stand in Hands
From Star, transition into Biceps Stand in Hands. Begin from a Free Star (hands-free Star) position, or release the hand …
From Star to Reverse Straddle Throne (step and pop)
This transition can be done in two ways: with steps or with a pop. Check out the videos! The flyer …
From Star to Reverse Inside Star
There are two different ways for the flyer to reach Inside Star from Star. In the first version, the extended …
From Reverse Bird to Star
The flyer turns in from the front to step onto the base’s foot and enter star pose. Since the sequence …
From Straddle Throne to Star
Basic element of the Rubik’s cube, intermediate transition. The flyer leans forward, crosses her arms and unlocks one leg. She …
From Star to Straddle Throne
This is a two-step transition that can come with some challenges. First step: the flyer places her knee on the opposite …
