There’s a bit of overlap between the Corkscrew and the High barrel roll — the two movements are very similar, and most of the time what we practice is actually a blend of both. I’ve separated them here just for the sake of clarity, but in the end, all versions are valid. What really matters is enjoying the practice and feeling the flow.
Starting from folded leaf, arriving in star — the flyer stays in straddle pike the whole way.
Corkscrew
The Corkscrew moves between two poses: Folded Leaf and Star. The flyer’s body remains vertical throughout, while their legs stay …
Starting from bird, arriving in star — the flyer keeps a straight body line.
High Barrel Roll
The high barrel roll is a continuous movement between two poses: front bird and star. The transitional pose is the …
We often see videos titled “Corkscrew,” but in reality, they’re showing a High Barrel Roll — or a mix of the two: starting from bird, but the flyer arrives in star with a straddle pike.
These are all valid options!
Take a look — all of them are beautiful: fluid, controlled, and full of joy!
Tutorial video, but it is not Corkscrew, but a High barrel roll
Corkscrew, but it is rather a high barrel roll.
Simons Akroyoga
This video is beautiful too, and this time both names are included in the title. AcroYoga UA
Here’s another variation: it starts from folded leaf, but by the time it reaches star, the flyer straightens their body. This is also a valid option and a beautiful variation.
