This Tumbleweed variation follows the familiar structure of the original washing machine, but introduces a different pathway between Star and Foot-to-Hand.
Instead of moving directly from Star into Foot-to-Hand, the flyer first rotates into Reverse Bird and continues from there into Foot-to-Hand. After this alternative pathway, the sequence rejoins the original Tumbleweed and continues as usual.
It may seem like a small change, but the new Star → Reverse Bird → Foot-to-Hand pathway gives the washing machine a surprisingly different flow and character, creating a fresh variation of the familiar Tumbleweed.
A familiar Tumbleweed with a new twist—the pathway through Reverse Bird gives the whole sequence a different feel.
Used Poses
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
Used Transitions
From Star to Reverse Bird Step and Pop
This AcroYoga transition moves from Star into Reverse Bird through a slow and controlled forward rotation.Starting upside down in Star, the flyer maintains the hand …
From Reverse Bird to Low Foot2Hand
Base grabs the sole of the flyer. He starts his elbow towards the ground, tilting the flyer towards the upright body position. Base puts his …
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 …
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 …
Tumbleweed and variations
Reverse Bird Tumbleweed
This Tumbleweed variation follows the familiar structure of the original washing machine, but introduces a different pathway between Star and …
Tumbleweed (with elbow)
In this Tumbleweed washing machine, we can see an interesting variation: the flyer supports herself on her elbows. Although its …
Dolphin
Although it is not obvious from the name, this washing machine fits into this collection, it has a star and …
Star Tumbler and Star Whipper
Another thumbleweed variant! Reverse thumbleweed, Jedi box, and a folded leaf are also inserted. AcroYoga Moves https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2P3ch00baI Used Poses January …
Peacock Tumble
A distinctive twist on the classic Tumbleweed, this flow feels closer to the Midnight Tumbleweed than the original. It skips …
Midnight Tumbleweed: An AcroYoga Washing Machine
This tumbleweed variation is special because it includes a biceps stand in hands between the star and the back bird. …
Reverse Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed is a fundamental intermediate-level washing machine. The flyer moves forward through Star to Back Bird, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, …
Tumbleweed washing machine
Tumbleweed is a fundamental intermediate washing machine that offers countless variations, making it a favorite among practitioners. This foundational sequence …







