The Yoga Wheel - an ingenious tool for backbends and more!
The yoga wheel brings new dimensions to your practice. It is a new tool that can be used creatively and in many different ways in asana practice. The yoga wheel is an aid for your backbends and promotes flexibility in the thoracic spine. In postures that involve backbends, it provides support and supports the desired shape.
These accessories are worth having and will open up new possibilities for you to expand and refine your asana practice.
The wheel for backbends - the Yoga Wheel supports your backbend practice
Among the various categories of exercises or asanas, backbends are one of the yoga exercises that many yogis and yoginis find most challenging. One reason for this is that not everyone has the necessary flexibility in the spine, as long periods of sitting and unhealthy postural patterns often impair our flexibility in this area. Many people's backs and thoracic spine tend to be stiff, and postures such as Chakrasana, for example, are far removed from reality for many and sometimes seem almost unattainable.
Many practitioners want support here and are looking for ways to increase their flexibility slowly and gently so that they can achieve more openness and width in these exercises or even perform certain backbends. The Yoga Wheel is a tool that offers exactly these possibilities!
The yoga wheel is an effective special tool
The yoga wheel was specially designed for practicing backbends. It helps you to get used to deep backbends step by step. You can use it to stretch with support - this ingenious yoga accessory gives you security when stretching that you don't have in the freely performed asanas.
The photo examples directly on the product show you some of the different ways in which the Yoga Wheel can be used in yoga practice. There are also many other possible uses for it when practicing. You will be amazed at the wide range of Yoga Wheel exercises.
The Yoga Wheel is an asset for practitioners of all levels
The yoga wheel is not only a worthwhile support for yoga beginners, but is also suitable for all practitioners regardless of level. The yoga wheel also offers many incentives and benefits for advanced practitioners. Because even in immediate or advanced practice, honing backbends is an issue - now it's all about refining the execution of the asanas and going even deeper into the poses. Here, too, the yoga wheel can be exactly the welcome support that is needed! Yoga wheels also bring more dynamism into play, because don't forget: the wheels are flexible! Try it yourself and discover how the wheel can help you progress in your yoga practice.
What else can the yoga wheel do?
The yoga exercises you can do with yoga wheels are not limited to backbends. You can also position the wheel, similar to yoga blocks , as support under your feet or legs and much more.
Another advantage of the yoga wheel is that it trains your sense of balance.
And last but not least:
Stretch and enjoy: relieve tension with the yoga wheel
Thanks to the yoga wheel, you can do deep, supported backbends. This allows you to stretch your back and thoracic spine without overexerting yourself. This gentle stretching can help to relieve tension.
Different models of the Yoga Wheel - material and more
Yoga wheels are available in different designs. At YOGISTAR you will find the yoga wheels in a classic version and also as a "yogiwheel cork". Both yoga wheel models have the same diameter, which has proven to be the ideal size for the wheel.
The classic version of the Yoga Wheel (color: white-mottled sky blue, white-mottled green or simply gray - the choice is yours!) is made of EVA, a very lightweight plastic that remains dimensionally stable. Despite its stability, this plastic also has a certain degree of elasticity, which is beneficial for the yoga wheel.
The yoga wheel "yogiwheel cork" is, as the name suggests, made of the natural material cork. Since cork is a renewable raw material (cork oaks do not have to be damaged or even felled to produce cork), this material is particularly sustainable and ecologically sensible. In addition, it impresses with its beautiful appearance and a pleasant surface that simply feels good. Yoga wheels made of cork are therefore becoming increasingly popular.
The tube of both models is made of the thermoplastic ABS. This abrasion-resistant plastic material is also used for children's toys because it is harmless.
High-quality yoga wheels from YOGISTAR are a good choice!
High-quality materials were chosen for the yoga wheels from YOGISTAR so that you have a real quality product for your yoga exercises.
Both models of the Yoga Wheel are lightweight and therefore easy to transport - take your yoga wheel with you to your favorite meadow, on trips or to yoga events!
A quick checklist: Is the Yoga Wheel the right tool for you?
If you answered yes to one or more of the following questions, we are sure that you will have a lot of fun with the Yoga Wheel! Let's get started...
- Do you want to develop further in the asanas, especially in the backbends and the "heart openers"?
- Do you feel stiff in your back and/or thoracic spine and would like to achieve more flexibility?
- Or are back bends no problem for you, but you would like to take these poses further?
- Would you like to relieve tension and improve your sense of balance at the same time?
- Do you enjoy new facets of yoga and want to keep discovering new things in the exercises?
- Do you like yoga accessories to give you even more flexibility to design your yoga exercises in a way that suits you best?
- You don’t mind a bit of dynamism in your yoga exercises?
The Yoga Wheel is recommended by well-known yogis and yoginis
Many well-known yoga teachers recommend the Yoga Wheel because they have come to know and appreciate it as a booster for their own practice. Popular influencers from the yoga scene show in their videos and reels what you can do with the Yoga Wheel.
They let their creativity run wild and created many yoga wheel exercises, even entire sequences. Perhaps you have already discovered the yoga wheel "in action" on Instagram, YouTube, etc.? Look for the yoga wheel on your favorite channels and you will come across numerous recommendations and inspirations!
Where does the Yoga Wheel actually come from?
The yoga wheel originally comes from the USA. It also "spill over" into the European yoga scene a few years ago and has become a lasting trend. Yoga wheels have spread very quickly in the yoga scene, across all styles. No matter which style of yoga you prefer, the yoga wheel is always a useful tool.
Yoga wheels are also used as accessories in Pilates
The yoga wheel is now popular not only in yoga, but also in Pilates and the dance scene. In Pilates, a lot of work is done with aids anyway, so the wheel is often used as an accessory in Pilates training. In dance, where flexibility plays a big role, the wheel can also be useful in training.
Our conclusion
There are many useful products in the area of yoga accessories, but the yoga wheel is a tool that greatly enriches the range of aids and equipment for asana practice and opens up completely new possibilities. We would say: And the wheel had to be reinvented!
FAQ
What function does a yoga wheel serve?
The yoga wheel is especially designed to support you when practicing backbends. It can also be placed under the legs or feet as an aid.
Is the Yoga Wheel interesting for yogis and yoginis of all levels?
Yes, the wheel is suitable for beginners and advanced practitioners alike. It helps beginners to gently work their way towards deeper backbends. Advanced practitioners can further develop their flexibility with the yoga wheel and bring more dynamism and variety to their asana practice.
Is the Yoga Wheel only used in yoga?
No, the wheel is also often used in Pilates training. Many dancers also appreciate it. The yoga wheel is a relatively new product compared to other tools, but it has already become very popular.
