The yoga wheel pose is an intermediate level yoga pose. Usually this pose is given as an option near the end of a vinyasa class. The yoga wheel pose basically entails arching your legs back and arms to complete a full arch with the back side of your body. It is like the reverse of the cat pose. Follow the steps below to perform a solid yoga wheel pose.
Step 1
Lay flat on your back on the yoga mat.
Step 2
Bend your knees and plant your feet flat on the ground. Keep your feet about a little more than hip’s distance apart.
Step 3
Walk your feet back towards your head until the point where you can touch your heels with your outstretched hands.
Step 4
Arch your chest and stomach up towards the sky.
Step 5
Now take your hands and place them palms down behind your head a little more than hips width apart with the fingers pointing towards the back of your yoga mat away from your head.
Step 6
Push into the hands to propel your body up off the ground so that you make a nice arch starting from your feet all the way through your legs, torso and arms.
Step 7
To come out of wheel pose slowly lower your body toward the ground.
