This is a popular and common transition found in many flows and sequences. One of the most well-known washing machines that includes this transition is the 4 Step. It’s worth learning, as it frequently appears in other combinations as well.
With a hand-to-hand grip, the base steps onto the flyer’s shoulder with one foot as the flyer shifts their weight and lifts their legs overhead. The base then brings in the other foot. AcroYoga International
The movement with a different hand position: the flyer doesn’t bend backward but keeps their body straight in a plank position. The base steps to their shoulder first, and only then does the hand regrip occur. Yoga Slackers
Used poses
Back bird with upper hand grip
Several transitions require an upper hand grip, which is why it was necessary to include the back bird with an upper hand grip as a …
Star with hand holds
Shoulderstand on feet, but we just call it “star” for short, so it’s shorter and more compact. This is the basic position, it can have …
Referenced videos
3 Step 3.2
The Four Step washing machine has countless variations. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to reduce the …
3 Step 3.1.
The Four Step washing machine has countless variations. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to reduce the …
Four Step – Washing machine
FourStep is one of the most well-known acroyoga washing machines, with many variations. This version is the “original” sequence.Being able …
Reverse Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed is a fundamental intermediate-level washing machine. The flyer moves forward through Star to Back Bird, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, …
Kadri + Daniel Old Skool
I recommend this sequence for beginners or advanced practitioners working with a flyer heavier than their own weight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsP-ojB-EUA Let’s …
