How to do Wheel Pose
- Lie on your back, feet near the hips, hands by the ears fingers towards the shoulders.
- Press into the hands and feet to lift the hips and chest.
- Straighten the arms as much as is comfortable and breathe.
Benefits
- Strengthens the arms, legs and back
- Deeply opens the chest and shoulders
- Energising
A note on safety
Warm up thoroughly first; approach carefully and avoid with wrist, shoulder or back issues. This is general guidance, not medical advice. A qualified teacher can adapt this pose to your body, which is exactly what we do in our private sessions at home in Doha.
FAQ
Should beginners try Wheel Pose?
Build up to it with Bridge and Camel first. It needs open shoulders and a warm back, so take your time.
Practise it with a teacher
Reading helps, but a teacher perfects your form. Book a session at home in Doha. First group class free.