Wheel Pose
Urdhva Dhanurasana
How to
Lie on your back with feet hip-width apart near the sitting bones, hands planted beside the ears, then press through both hands and feet to lift the whole body into an arch.
Benefits
- Strengthens the arms, legs and spine
- Deeply opens the chest and hip flexors
- Builds energy and confidence
Practice
Hold for a few breaths, building duration gradually. An advanced backbend — warm up thoroughly first and skip it with any back or wrist injury.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
