Monkey Frog is a well-known and widely loved washing machine within the AcroYoga community. Yet surprisingly few practitioners have thought to explore what happens when the entire sequence is performed in reverse.
Starting from a reverse locked Throne, the flyer transitions into an inverted hand-to-hand shoulder stand before returning back to the Throne. While it may not be the most demanding challenge, it’s a fun and creative variation that earns its place in the ever-growing Monkey Frog collection!
Amii Chong
Used Poses
Reverse Straddle Throne
The flyer sits on the base’s legs, facing away, with their legs locked around the base’s legs from behind. It’s a beginner pose, simple and …
Reverse Shoulderstand with Forearm hold
We rarely hold this pose by itself, it is usually used as a transition in sequences. The base can hold the hand in two ways, …
Transitions
This variation uses the same starting and ending poses as the transitions found in the original Monkey Frog washing machine. However, the movement is performed in the opposite direction, making it a distinctly different transition. Both pathways are described in the transition details.
From Reverse Straddle Throne to Reverse Shoulderstand on Hands
A transition is often more than a single movement. The same starting and ending poses can be connected in several different ways, each with its …
From Reverse Shoulderstand to Reverse Straddle Throne
A transition is often more than a single movement. The same starting and ending poses can be connected in several different ways, each with its …
Monkey Frog
Monkey Frog washing machine
This is a well-known and popular washing machine.The flyer moves between two poses, which makes it easy to remember. Since …
Monkey Frog variations
Reverse Monkey Frog
Monkey Frog is a well-known and widely loved washing machine within the AcroYoga community. Yet surprisingly few practitioners have thought …
Monkey Frog Super
Monkey Frog is one of the most popular AcroYoga washing machines and has inspired countless variations over the years. This …
Monkey Frog Conveyer belt
At festivals and acroyoga jams, we often enjoy doing group exercises like this. The bases line up next to each …
Baby Monkey Frog
Despite its name, this washing machine is not a simplified or “baby” version of the well-known Monkey Frog washing machine. …
High Monkey Frog
Monkey Frog is a well-known and widely loved acroyoga washing machine, with several different variations. In this version, the usual …
Monkey Frog with Pop
Monkey Frog is a well-known and widely loved acroyoga washing machine. Several variations of this sequence exist. In this version, …
Monkey Frog washing machine
This is a well-known and popular washing machine.The flyer moves between two poses, which makes it easy to remember. Since …
