The ultimate backbend, Wheel Pose ( or Urdhva Dhanurasana) is the ultimate backbend,.Wheel Pose opens the front body while strengthening the arms, glutes, hamstrings, and calves.
In this video we explore how to:
- Position the hands and feet to lift the body from the mat
- Use a rolled blanket at the wall to change the angle of the wrists and provide leverage
- Find support in the pose using an exercise ball or a yoga wheel
- Experience the shape and sensation of wheel while standing supported at the wall
Props to try
Blanket. Wall. Exercise ball or yoga wheel. Block.
Benefits
- Opens the chest, abdominals, groin, and quadriceps muscles
- Strengthens the arms, glutes, hamstrings, and calves
- Builds confidenceopens the front body while strengthening the arms, glutes, hamstrings, and calves.