Tumbleweed is a fundamental intermediate-level washing machine. The flyer moves forward through Star to Back Bird, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, and back to Star.
Reverse Tumbleweed follows the same poses but in reverse, meaning the flyer moves backward. The sequence goes from Back Bird to Star, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, and back to Back Bird.
For beginners, there is an easier variation of Reverse Tumbleweed. If the Back Bird to Star transition is too challenging, it can be done in two steps:
From Back Bird to Bat,
Then from Bat to Star.
We will also demonstrate this modified version.
Starts from back bird, star, then foot2hand, and back bird again. AcroYoga International
Used poses
Back bird
Back bird “doe-legged”, i.e. the flyer draws in one leg bent and the other leg extended Flyer lets go of his hands and feet and …
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 …
Low Foot-2-hand
Low foot-to-hand: The base’s elbow is on the ground, closely next to their body, with the forearm vertical. The flyer keeps their body straight and …
Used Transitions
From Back bird to Star
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 …
From Star to Low Foot2Hand
This transition is common in vertical rotations, so it’s worth learning and practicing. An advanced version is when the flyer stands up without assistance (not …
From Low Foot-2-Hand to Back Bird
Base brings his legs behind the flyer’s back, while gently guiding the flyer’s legs forward. Flyer sits on the foot of the base, base releases …
Easier variation of Reverse Tumbleweed
Beginner Acro Yoga Flow Sequence 5 Tutorial with Super Dave
Super Dave: In this sequence I take you through Star, low foot to hand, back bird, straddle bat and back …
Tumbleweed and variations
Tumbleweed is a well-known and much-loved washing machine with countless variations. Once you can perform the basic sequence in both directions, you can start exploring the other versions — or even create your own. Sometimes, just a tiny tweak is all it takes to come up with something new.
Hand to Hand
In the classic Hand-to-Hand pose, the flyer balances in a handstand on the base’s fully extended arms. Unlike Low Hand-to-Hand, …
Low Hand to Hand
Low Hand-to-Hand is a fundamental AcroYoga hand-balancing pose in which the flyer holds a handstand while being supported by the …
From Reverse Shoulderstand on Hands to Reverse Bird
This AcroYoga transition is best attempted once your Reverse Shoulder Stand feels stable and controlled. The base initiates the movement …
Reverse Catherine’s Wheel
This Catherine’s Wheel variation follows the same direction of rotation as the original washing machine, but with one important difference: …
Catherine’s Wheel – Advanced & Extreme Variations
The classic Catherine’s Wheel is one of those AcroYoga washing machines that seems to invite endless creativity. Beyond the original …
From Throne to Reverse High Foot-to-Hand
There are two common ways to transition from Throne to High Foot-to-Hand. In the first variation, the flyer rises using …
From Table pose to Reverse High Foot2Hand POP
The base gives the flyer a gentle boost with his legs, while the flyer rises into a High Foot-to-Hand on …
From Reverse High Foot-to-Hand to Reverse Star
This AcroYoga transition is very similar to the version starting from Low Foot-to-Hand. The main difference is the starting position: …
From Reverse Low Foot2Hand to Reverse Star
First, the base brings the legs forward. The flyer leans forward, takes hold of the base’s ankles, and brings the …
