This is a rarely used transition — we more often use the reversed version (from straddle bat to reverse straddle throne). Still, it’s worth adding this one to your repertoire to create more variety in your own sequences
The flyer releases the hands and starts lowering their upper body with a controlled hand grip, while the base slides their foot into the straddle bat position
AcroYoga Moves
Used Poses
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 …
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 …
Referenced videos
Star Tumbler and Star Whipper
Another thumbleweed variant! Reverse thumbleweed, Jedi box, and a folded leaf are also inserted. AcroYoga Moves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2P3ch00baI Used Poses January …
Reverse Spider Roll
Here is the well-known Spider Roll in reverse. I believe almost every washing machine can be done in the opposite …
Same Transition Opposit Direction
From Straddle Bat to Reverse Straddle Throne
Steps of the transition:First, you change the hand grip — the base holds the flyer’s hand from underneath to push …
