Wheel

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Benefits
Wheel Pose (Upward Bow) is an advanced deep backbend strengthening arms, legs, abdomen, spine; profoundly stretching chest, lungs, shoulders, hip flexors. Highly energizing.
Practice Guide
Lie on back, knees bent, feet hip-width near buttocks.
Place hands alongside head, fingers point to shoulders, elbows shoulder-width up.
Inhale, press feet/hands, lift hips (like Bridge).
Continue pressing, lift shoulders, crown of head lightly to mat (checkpoint).
Exhale, then inhale, push strongly hands/feet, straighten arms/legs (as much as possible), lift torso/head off floor into arch.
Keep feet/thighs parallel. Head hangs gently or neck follows spine curve.
Breathe steadily. Exit: tuck chin, bend elbows/knees, slowly lower shoulders, then hips.
Modifications
Use blocks under hands (against wall).
Spotter assistance.
Push to Bridge, then crown, then full Wheel.
Feet wider initially.
Press chest towards back wall.
Safety Notes
⚠Acute back injury
⚠Carpal tunnel syndrome
⚠Diarrhea
⚠Headache
⚠Heart problems
⚠High/low blood pressure
⚠Shoulder impingement/instability
Anatomy
Muscles Targeted
Muscles Stretched
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✨ Maya's Tips
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