This is a simple move that can be confidently used in beginner sequences. If you take a closer look at the movement in the video, you’ll notice that there is a transitional pose between the starting and ending positions. It’s only touched for a moment, but it’s essential. This is the Cross pose.
Used poses
Pike cross
The flyer holds their arms extended out to the sides, while their legs are lifted horizontally, supported by the base’s feet placed under their armpits. …
Cross pose
This is a beginner-level transitional pose. The flyer extends their arms to the sides and holds their body in a straight line. The base holds …
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 …
Referenced videos
Swimming Mermaid washing machine
It starts as a high flying whale, then after bending the knees comes the swimming mermaid turning into a bird …


