We usually don’t enter bat pose directly from the ground — it’s almost always reached through a transition from another pose. For beginners who are just starting to learn individual poses and not yet working on more complex transitions, it can be a challenge to find a way into bat that’s accessible at their level. I believe this transition from reverse bird to bat is a simple and approachable option for beginners who want to experience being in bat pose.
The flyer leans forward with hands together and ducks through the base’s legs. The base opens their legs to let the flyer pass through, and turns their feet inward to arrive in the correct position for bat pose.
Used Poses
Reverse Bird
The flyer’s upper body turns towards the ground, her head is on the opposite side of the base’s head. If we do it without hands, …
Straddle Bat
The flyer hangs in a straddle. Her legs are heavy, that’s how she holds herself up. The base keeps the toes inward…Here are several ways …
Reverse transition
From Straddle bat to Reverse Bird
In this transition, the flyer threads through the base’s legs, extending their body out of the pike position and moving …
