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  Wheel strengthens the arms, shoulders, back and legs and deeply opens the chest and hips. Wheel pose energizes the body and stimulates the nervous, endocrine, respiratory and circulatory systems. |
Lying on your back, bend both knees and place the feet flat on the
floor hip width apart. Press the feet into the floor, inhale
and lift the hips up, rolling the spine off the floor. Engage the
thighs, buttocks and mula bandha. |
Place the palms underneath the shoulders with the fingers pointed
towards the head and the elbows shoulder width apart. |
Inhale and press into the palms and straighten the arms to lift
the shoulders and head off the floor. Keep the legs and arms as straight
as possible to lift the hips and chest up. |
Breathe and hold for 2-4 breaths. |
To release: exhale and slowly bend the elbows to lower the head, neck
and then shoulders to the floor. Bend the knees to slowly roll the
spine and hips back to the floor. |
Keep the crown of the head on the floor. |
Recent or chronic injury to the legs, arms, hips, shoulders or back,
unmedicated high blood pressure, or detached retinas. |
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Ahimsa,
the yogic practice of non violence must be adhered to when engaging
in the practice of hatha yoga. Respect your body's limitations and
inner wisdom, if something feels wrong or dangerous, please do not
do it.
Please consult your health care practitioner before starting a yoga, pranayama or other exercise program. All contents copyright 2001-2002 Timothy Burgin and Yogabasics.com. All rights reserved. Om shanti peace. |