This is a well-known and popular washing machine.
The flyer moves between two poses, which makes it easy to remember. Since there’s no lateral movement and the flyer stays above the base the whole time, many consider it a beginner–intermediate sequence.
However, the transitions aren’t as simple as they seem — they require flexibility and a high level of coordination.
Be patient during practice; this one rarely works on the first try!
This is an excellent tutorial video — it breaks down the Monkey Frog step by step.
It’s definitely worth watching and listening to carefully.
Feel the flow
Tutorial video with Super Dave 🙂
This video shows that if you’re a super skilled base, almost anyone can do the move with you—as long as they have some body awareness and follow your cues.
Reverse straddle throne and reverse shoulderstand alternate each other
Lux and Daniel Scott
Beautifully seamless and fluid — once you see it, you’ll definitely be inspired to learn and try it yourself!
Jacob Brown
No flyer hands!
This is a real challenge
Jacob Brown
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 washing machine spins between just two poses—just don’t get too dizzy!
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 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 …
