A rarely used pose, actually it is only used as a transition when connecting poses. It’s very similar to the whale, which is nicer and safer, so we do it more often.
Videos
Tutorial video for reverse back bird (related pose: high flying whale)
AcroYoga with Dao
Try it First
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 …
Referenced elements
From Reverse Back Bird to Knee2Hand (Maria)
The base initiates the transition by gently tipping the flyer. As the movement begins, the flyer bends her knees while …
From Reverse Star to Reverse Back Bird
The transition begins in a Reverse Star, with the base and the flyer maintaining a secure hand-to-hand connection throughout the …
Back Orbit Washing Machine
At first glance, Back Orbit may not look particularly difficult. The individual poses are familiar, but the transitions connecting them …
From Needle to Reverse Back Bird
At first glance, this transition looks very similar to the familiar movement from a hand-supported Shoulder Stand into a Reverse …
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 …
From Reverse Low Foot2Hand to Reverse Back Bird
The base initiates the transition by bringing his legs between the flyer’s legs and placing his toes on her sit …
Reverse Inside Star Tic Toc via Reverse Back Bird
This transition is the iconic hallmark of the Nunchucks washing machine—so far, I haven’t seen it appear in other sequences. …
From Reverse Back Bird to Reverse Low Foot-2-hand
In this transition, the flyer behaves like a plank.The base grabs the flyer’s foot and pulls it toward the ground, …
From Shoulderstand to Reverse back Bird
This is a complex transition that requires attention to multiple elements at once. The base initiates the movement by gradually …
