A playful Trapdoor-inspired washing machine that returns to Reverse Bird through Side Star. The sequence alternates from one side to the other, turning in one direction and then the opposite direction with each round.
This alternating pathway creates a smooth, flowing pattern that may well be the inspiration behind the name Figure 8. A lovely variation to explore if you’re looking for a different way to build on the familiar Trapdoor movement.
Watch how the sequence alternates from side to side, creating the flowing pattern that gives Figure 8 its character.
Used Poses
Reverse Bird
The flyer’s upper body turns towards the ground, her head is on the opposite side of the base’s head. If we do it without hands, …
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 …
Inside Star
This is the most popular, simplest, and easiest to execute of the four side stars. The flyer faces the base, with their upper body positioned …
Used Transitions
From Reverse Bird to Back Bird
This is a special transition, it has its own name: Trap door Starting from a reverse bird, the flyer passes one hand between the legs …
From Back Bird to Inside Star with upper handgrip
From back bird to side star with upper handgrip, flyer puts her hand next to her ear to the base. A very short transition, base …
From Inside Star to Reverse Bird
We mostly use this transition when switching from one side of inside side star to the other. In this case, reverse bird is just a …
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 …
