This is a variation of the Spider Roll. Compared to the original Spider Roll washing machine, the bat-to-reverse-throne transition here is more shoulder-friendly. In the original, there’s a strong shoulder rotation (or twist) that not every flyer’s shoulders appreciate. In this version, the flyer moves through side star and enters throne with an asymmetrical transition. Check out the video!
From Straddle Bat to Inside Star and then Reverse Straddle throne. The rest of the washing machine is the same as the original. Daniel Scott
Used Poses
Star with hand holds
Shoulderstand on feet, but we just call it “star” for short, so it’s shorter and more compact. This is the basic position, it can have …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Used Transitions
From Star to Straddle bat (step and pop)
Beginner friendly version with a step: This is one of the first transitions you’ll come across when you start practicing acroyoga.Intermediate version with a pop: …
From Straddle bat to Inside Star
This is a well-known and frequently used move, so it’s worth learning it properly. Most often, the transition happens from one side star to the …
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 Star
This is a complex transition that includes an intermediate pose between the starting and ending positions. A key element here is the Tittibhasana yoga pose, …
Spider Roll and variations
Reverse Spider Roll
Here is the well-known Spider Roll in reverse. I believe almost every washing machine can be done in the opposite …
Spider Roll 2.
This is a variation of the Spider Roll. Compared to the original Spider Roll washing machine, the bat-to-reverse-throne transition here …
Spider Roll washing machine
The Spider Roll is a well-known and much-loved acro yoga washing machine.It consists of three transitions, two of which are …
