Yoga Wheel Exercises
This yoga wheel pose guide contains 33 poses that can be used with a yoga wheel exercises to increase strength, balance, flexibility, and coordination. It’s great for both beginners and seasoned yogis.
You have a yoga wheel and are now wondering what you should do with it.
Most likely, you’ve seen people use the yoga wheel to stretch, relieve back pain, or strengthen their core.
The truth is, most people don’t do more than a simple spine massage. It feels great!
If you are getting bored massaging your back, or you don’t know how to use a Yoga Wheel in other ways, get excited!
Poses for Strength Using the Yoga Wheel Exercises
Many of us bought a yoga mat to relieve tension and increase our spine mobility. You can backbend like this because it is so cool!
It’s perfectly fine. This is why the yoga wheel was created in the first instance.
Here’s the deal.
We often forget to include one other essential ingredient in our quest for flexibility: backbends.
It’s not muscle length.
It is muscle strength.
Here’s where yoga really shines.
There’s more to strength-building than what we often think of, beyond the simple yoga wheel (think backbending and spine rolling).
These free yoga wheel poses guides, which come with the prop, will show you how to stretch using a yoga mat. However they do not include strength-building exercises.
It’s a shame.
Today, I propose that we begin exploring the yoga wheel’s most unusual use – strength-building.
Let’s be very clear:
You don’t need to be a master at yoga wheel exercises to increase strength. One person recommended doing squats on a yoga wheel.
Yes, really.
It is believed to help you develop stability muscles and core strength.
While you can do what you like, I advise that you listen to your brain and not do it. You can use a yoga wheel exercises in safer and better ways to strengthen your core and increase stability.
Overhead Triceps Extension
Yoga Wheel Exercises
How-To:
Start by sitting comfortably. Combining this move with Toes pose is a great way to stretch your feet and calves.
Hold your yoga wheel behind you with your elbows pointed up.
As you raise your yoga wheel, breathe in and extend your arms. Breathe in, and then lower the yoga wheel.
How long:
Try to do 10-15 reps.
Leg Lifts
Buttocks, core and arms are the targets
How-To:
Place the yoga stick under your left shin.
With your left leg, gently lean towards the yoga wheel.
Place your hands under your shoulders on the ground. Your core should be braced.
As you raise your right leg, breathe out and inhale as you lower it.