About This Pose

Wheel Pose is a deep backbend that opens the entire front body. It builds strength while creating flexibility.

How to Practice

• Lie on back, bend knees
• Place hands by ears, fingers toward shoulders
• Press into hands and feet
• Lift hips and chest
• Straighten arms, lift head
• Press into hands, lift higher
• Breathe into the heart
• Hold for 15-30 seconds

Benefits

This pose strengthens arms, legs, and spine. It opens chest, lungs, and shoulders. It energizes the body.

Contraindications

Back injury, carpal tunnel, headache, or heart problems require avoiding this pose.