This is a dynamic transition – in most washing machines, the side star is not held or clearly presented, but rather appears as a transitional pose, with the flyer already moving on toward the next position.
Check out the linked videos to see how this movement continues in different directions depending on the sequence.
In this video, the Cake with Candle pose is held with good control (which isn’t always the case in other videos), and the transition into side star is also clearly shown.
Feel the flow
In the Cake with Candle pose, the “candle” refers to the extended leg standing tall on top of the “cake.”
However, not everyone lifts the leg high into the air—and that’s totally fine. The pose still works just as well.The key part of the transition is that the flyer rotates their extended free leg onto the base’s foot, landing in a side star.
Daniel Scott
Used poses
Cake with Candle
The full name of the yoga pose is: One-Legged Reverse Table. However, the name “Cake with Candle” sounds much more elegant, so we prefer to …
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, with their upper body positioned …
Referenced videos
Icing on the Cake I
There are two versions of the Icing on the Cake washing machine—this is version one, the easier variation. It’s a …
Tangled Web
The Tangled Web connects elements from two well-known washing machines: Walk in the Park and Ninja Star. It combines the first …
Walk in the Park
Walk in the Park is a Four step washing machine variation, we like it, do it, enjoy it. It starts …
Same Transition, Opposite Direction
From Inside Star to Cake with Candle
This is a rare, but beautifully interesting transition. It can add variety and creativity to your sequences.It’s one of the …
