Wiggling hips in the caterpillar???

Tabbycat started this discussion · 10/14/2010

So I've Wanted to do this move for a REALLY long time, But I can never figure out how to do it and make it look nice. I don't know the name of the move, But I've usually seen it done when someone is in the caterpillar, and they just hold their position up high, and wiggle their hips really sexy-like. It's not a strength issua for me, I just really get a brain fart when I'm upside down trying to figure out how to do this....Does anyone have any tips, or know any tutorials?? It's always been one of my favorite moves!!

8 replies

chemgoddess1 · 10/14/2010
It is basically a hip circle while in a elbow kneel (not sure what that pose is called....similar to being on "all fours" but you are on your elbows instead of hands). Practice circling your hips and only your hips...basically right, floor, left, ceiling.
yogabeachbabe · 10/14/2010
I love that one, too! Ottersocks does a phenomenal one in her Polestock vid. I think it's towards the end. I've been trying to practice it, but I think it's one of those moves you've got to video because looking at it upside down in the mirror is really confusing. I'd love to see a tutorial (hint, hint).
Tabbycat · 10/17/2010
Ok, So I just posted a video of my attempts at this move. If anyone has any tips for arm/hand or foot/leg placement that might assist me with the move, It would be really appreciated!! 🤸
vickiezoo · 10/18/2010
Aletea Austin is the master at this hip wiggling caterpillar! 🐱 🐱
amy · 10/18/2010
hey there tabby! your butt wiggle looks great! i think this is one of the moves that looks WAY better straight on then from the side. i do it at the end of a performance, here, and i think the view really helps: http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/5286
ottersocks · 10/21/2010
I love that one, too! Ottersocks does a phenomenal one in her Polestock vid. I think it's towards the end. I've been trying to practice it, but I think it's one of those moves you've got to video because looking at it upside down in the mirror is really confusing. I'd love to see a tutorial (hint, hint). Awww shucks! 🌈 Thanks yoga. So, here's how I do it. I get into a good handstand position with my hands directly under my shoulders to bear my weight strongly. I slide my legs down into caterpillar legs position, deep bend in my knees, thighs are parallel to the ground. And then I hip roll--start by sticking my tail out, roll to the side, tuck tail under, roll to the other side. It's fun. I never look at it in the mirror, I just need to feel it and concentrate. But yeah, Alethea is the all time queen of it. I pale in comparison. 🙂
Tabbycat · 10/22/2010
Thank you everyone 🙂 I'm getting the hang of it more and more...still not where I want it to be, but I will be practicing it as much as possible! @Amy I loved your video!! You do them wonderfully right at the end!! Ottersocks I'm really going to practice it the way you described 🫡
PoleGrrrrl · 10/23/2010
What helped me with this move was not thinking about my hips or butt at all, but actually just trying to do big circles with my torso (you know, like the cat arch to flex in the box position on the floor)- this will naturally wiggle your butt in the movement. Super sexy move!