The Trapdoor is a simple washing machine with plenty of room for variation. While the classic sequence moves from Reverse Bird to Back Bird and returns through Low Foot-to-Hand, changing this return pathway can give the familiar washing machine a completely different character.
Some variations make only a small adjustment—changing the support, grip, or using a different version of a familiar pose. Others take the idea much further, adding new movements and developing the Trapdoor into longer, more creative flows.
This collection brings together those variations that don’t necessarily need a full breakdown of their own. Explore the videos, compare the different pathways, and perhaps find a new version of the Trapdoor to try!
High TrapDoor
A simple twist on the classic Trapdoor, replacing Low Foot-to-Hand with High Foot-to-Hand while keeping the familiar pathway intact.
Octopus Trap
One Trapdoor, four different Birds! This video explores the classic Trapdoor pathway from all four Bird variations, showing how the same basic idea can work from different orientations.
Lorenzo's spin
They turn from back bird via side star back to reverse bird. Watch their hands! There is only 1 hand connection throughout!
Trapdoor and variations
Figure8 V2
A playful Trapdoor-inspired washing machine that returns to Reverse Bird through Side Star. The sequence alternates from one side to …
More Trapdoor – Variations & Creative Flows
The Trapdoor is a simple washing machine with plenty of room for variation. While the classic sequence moves from Reverse …
Trapdoor via Star
This Trapdoor variation follows the familiar pathway from Reverse Bird to Back Bird, but takes a different route on the …
Trapdoor via Straddle Bat
This Trapdoor variation follows the familiar pathway from Reverse Bird to Back Bird, but changes the route back to Reverse …
Freedom
Freedom is a dynamic washing machine that features trapdoor, back bird, side star, and reverse bird. In the back bird …
Trap Door washing machine
The Trapdoor washing machine is one of the most well-known and beloved movements in acro yoga. Study the poses and …