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.
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 …
Goofy Star pop
The Goofy Star Pop is both a dynamic transition and a compact washing machine. The flyer is popped from a …
Goofy Reverse Star pop
The Reverse Goofy Star is far from a beginner’s pose. It is supported on a single foot, with the base’s …
Israel Machine ver2, ver3, ver4 (2 base 1 flyer)
This washing machine is performed by two bases and one flyer, opening up a whole new range of possibilities that …
The “W”
This is both a three-person AcroYoga pose and a beautiful balance challenge.One flyer holds a Star while the other balances …
From Goofy Star to Reverse Star
This transition moves smoothly from a Goofy Star into a Reverse Star.The base initiates the movement by rotating the flyer …
