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 the flyer’s heels (or ankles), and their feet are placed under the flyer’s upper arms. The flyer should keep their body tight and strong like a plank — if they don’t actively engage their arms, they’ll slip down…
In the video, we can see how to smoothly transition into the pose from Whale. Pay attention to the timing and alignment to make the entry stable and controlled
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Here, we demonstrate how to enter the pose from Pike Cross. It’s very simple: the flyer lifts their hips to create a straight line!
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