Tumbleweed is a fundamental intermediate-level washing machine. The flyer moves forward through Star to Back Bird, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, and back to Star.
Reverse Tumbleweed follows the same poses but in reverse, meaning the flyer moves backward. The sequence goes from Back Bird to Star, then to Low Foot-to-Hand, and back to Back Bird.
For beginners, there is an easier variation of Reverse Tumbleweed. If the Back Bird to Star transition is too challenging, it can be done in two steps:
From Back Bird to Bat,
Then from Bat to Star.
We will also demonstrate this modified version.
Starts from back bird, star, then foot2hand, and back bird again. AcroYoga International
Used poses
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 …
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 …
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 …
Used Transitions
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 …
From Star to Low Foot2Hand
This transition is common in vertical rotations, so it’s worth learning and practicing. An advanced version is when the flyer stands up without assistance (not …
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 …
Easier variation of Reverse Tumbleweed
Beginner Acro Yoga Flow Sequence 5 Tutorial with Super Dave
Super Dave: In this sequence I take you through Star, low foot to hand, back bird, straddle bat and back …
Tumbleweed and variations
Tumbleweed is a well-known and much-loved washing machine with countless variations. Once you can perform the basic sequence in both directions, you can start exploring the other versions — or even create your own. Sometimes, just a tiny tweak is all it takes to come up with something new.
Malom (Mill) washing machine
This washing machine moves in a continuous circular flow. There are no real stopping points, which makes it difficult to …
Reverse Vishnu Couch Tic-Toc
A Reverse Vishnu transition from one side to the other, passing through Reverse Straddle Throne. The base holds one of …
Vishnu Couch Tic-Toc
There are several ways to move from Vishnu Couch to the same pose on the other side. The base can …
Couch Star Tic-Toc
The sequence begins in Couch, moves through Inside Star into Star, then returns to Couch, again passing through Inside Star. …
Couch Tic-Toc
A simple and elegant tic-toc: from Couch, the flyer moves into Straddle Bat through Inside Star, then continues to the …
Outside Star Tic Toc, Straddle Bat
The Outside Star Tic Toc is not an everyday movement. Before trying it, it is helpful to practice the Inside …
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. …
From Straddle Throne on hands to Reverse Star
This transition requires strength and flexibility from both base and flyer. From Hand-to-Hand Throne, the flyer smoothly presses up into …
