This transition doesn’t appear very often in sequences, but I still think it’s worth learning. There are similar, more advanced moves that will likely feel much more accessible once this one is solid—whether you’re flying or basing.
From whale, the flyer transitions into a reverse inside star. The base places their foot on the flyer’s hip with the toes pointing inward, which helps the flyer find the right position. Since the flyer is already in a horizontal position, this transition is relatively easy.
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Used poses
High flying whale
High flying whale: One of the first poses encountered by a beginner acro-yoga practitioner. Base’s sole is at the flyer’s shoulder blade, while the base …
Reverse Inside Star
Base and flyer are in a perpendicular position, the flyer’s upper body is facing the base’s free leg, her face is with her back to …
Referenced videos
Coindrop
Coindrop is a lesser-known washing machine, but I find it important to highlight because it can be seen as a …
Reverse Transition: From Reverse Inside Star to Whale
From Reverse inside Star to High flying Whale
The base rotates the flyer in the inside star position. When the flyer is perpendicular to the base, he places …
