The next level of the shoulderstand on hand is when the base holds the flyer’s shoulder with vertical arms and the flyer holds the base’s forearm and supports herself with it.
There are several ways to take this pose, it’s worth watching the videos!
Videos
Shoulderstand with forearm holds tutorial video with Super Dave
Here, the flyer enters the shoulderstand pose with a dynamic launch. Acrodicted com
Headlice roll up with Jacob Brown and Debbie Collis
Daniel Scott: The pose is taken from a bird position, so that the flyer already holds the forearm of the base when tilting. Flipping from the bird is the same as with the ankle grip version.
The starting position is shoulderstand with ankle holds. The flyer reaches across from the base’s ankle to the base’s forearm—first with one hand, then with the other. This is how they assume the shoulderstand with forearm holds position. Acrodicted com
The video demonstrates an interesting move—a variation on how to transition into a shoulder stand. Dmitrii
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Shoulderstand with ankle holds
Base: holds his thumb parallel to his other fingers, with his arms positioned vertically. Flyer: keeps her body straight and …
Referenced elements
The “W”
This is both a three-person AcroYoga pose and a beautiful balance challenge.One flyer holds a Star while the other balances …
From Reverse Back Bird to Shoulderstand with Forearm holds
If you’re looking for something beyond the usual transitions, this one is well worth exploring. It’s an uncommon movement that …
Headlice Roll Up to Shoulderstand
A playful and surprising entry into shoulderstand. Starting from a head-to-head lying position, the flyer rolls backward while the base …
Chest Plank Press to Shoulderstand
It starts from a full-body plank over the base (hands on chest, feet on shins), the flyer presses up into …
Shoulderstand Tic-toc
A symmetric transition in tic-toc style: from Inside Star on one side to Inside Star on the other, through Shoulderstand with forearm holds. Shoulderstand …
Helicopter
The Helicopter transition starts from Bat pose.The base holds the flyer’s shoulders, while the flyer grips the base’s forearms. From …
Acro Overload Pre-Requisites (AcroYoga Skills feat. Lauren Matters & Daniel Scott Yoga)
Daniel Scott, in this video, presents a selection of foundational poses and movements.As always, he demonstrates them clearly, highlighting the …
From Shoulderstand with Forearm holds to Bird
The movement is initiated by the base, with an outstretched leg, he places his toes against the flyer’s hip, onto …
From Shoulderstand with Ankle holds to Forearm holds
The flyer transitions from holding the base’s ankle to holding the base’s forearm while in a shoulderstand. The biggest challenge …
