The classic throne position is followed by the straddle throne pose. Here, the sole of the base is not under the buttock of the flyer, but under her thigh. The flyer opens a wide spread, and the sole of the base is perpendicular, or at least close to perpendicular, with the flyer’s thigh. The flyer locks the base’s leg from the inside with her legs. This pose can be reached from the classic throne pose and from the ground. Check out the videos!
Videos
Tutorial video with Super Dave
The flyer steps up from the ground into the pose by locking one foot onto the base’s leg and sliding up into the pose with the help of hands. The other method is to place both feet of the base on the inner line of the flyer’s thigh, and with (or without) hand support, the flyer rolls up into the straddle throne with a small movement.
Mount to straddle throne and back. Eggbeaters by Grounded Yogi
This video shows how the base transitions from the classic throne pose to the straddle throne pose. Daniel Scott
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Classic throne
In the classic throne pose, the flyer sits on the foot of the base, the upper body is straight, the …
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Straddle Throne on Hands
A flyer is positioned facing the base, locking their legs around the base’s hands from the front. The two photos …
Referenced elements
Merry Go Round
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From Reverse Straddle Throne on Hands to Straddle Throne
This is an exciting transition — and a rare one! I’m not even sure why it doesn’t show up more …
Throne Rotations
There are many different ways to spin in throne. So how should we think about these in this system?Some of …
From Reverse Outside Star to Straddle Throne
The base places their foot against the flyer’s thigh, while the flyer turns in and hooks their leg. The second …
From Straddle Throne to Star
Basic element of the Rubik’s cube, intermediate transition. The flyer leans forward, crosses her arms and unlocks one leg. She …
From Star to Straddle Throne
This is a two-step transition that can come with some challenges. First step: the flyer places her knee on the opposite …
From Inverse Cross to Straddle Throne
From an Inverse Cross, we can transition into a Straddle Throne through an intermediate pose — the One-Legged Straddle Throne.Base …
From Straddle Throne to Inverse Cross
From a Straddle Throne, we can transition into an Inverse Cross through an intermediate pose — the One-Legged Straddle Throne.Base …
From Straddle Throne to Foot2Shin
This is a foundational transition that’s easy to learn and execute, making it perfect for the early stages of practice. …
From Reverse Straddle Throne to Straddle Throne
The transition from Reverse Straddle Throne to Straddle Throne is the second part of the “Throne Rotation”. This movement doesn’t …
