I’ve known and practiced the Ninja Throne washing machine for a long time, but I recently came across a video where they took it a step further. With a few small adjustments, they created several interesting variations. The final one closely resembles the Icing on the Cake washing machine, so it’s a great idea to group these similar transitions together!
The first video: Ninja Throne with a Straddle bat tic toc transition instead of the Reverse bird tic toc.
The second variation: the flyer gives the leg in front!
… and now try it only one hand…
Similar, but now go directly to side star. For more challenge go for one hand or even no hands
This variation is similar to Icing on the cake…
Used Poses
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 …
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 Straddle Throne
The flyer sits on the base’s legs, facing away, with their legs locked around the base’s legs from behind. It’s a beginner pose, simple and …
Uses Transitions
From Inside Star to Reverse Straddle Throne
This is a very interesting transition! There are two possible directions to move out of side star. Looking at the flyer’s perspective: in the first …
From Reverse Straddle Throne to Inside Star
This transition appears in various forms in different washing machines, depending on how the hands are used. It’s worth watching the videos to see how …
Inside Star Tic-toc, Straddle bat
This is a tic-toc style transition between the left and right side of Inside Star, passing through Straddle Bat It is worth watching the …
Similar Washing Machines
Ninja Throne
This washing machine is almost identical to the one called Dust Buster, but there’s one key difference that I find important. The transition from the …
Icing on the Cake II.
Feel the Flow: In this AcroYoga intermediate tutorial we show you the “icing on the cake”. In this version the hands of the flyer and …
