Yoga wheel
The wheel revolutionized human life 3,500 BC. Will the Yoga Wheel do the same for yoga? What we know is that the Yoga Wheel has conquered the classes and hearts of yoga lovers, yogis and fitness practitioners. This is far from the simple gadget that manufacturers are trying to impose on the world of Yoga. It is useful throughout your yoga session. Whatever your discipline, it can be part of a posture or a stretch. The yoga wheel has all the qualities and you will see why.
History of the yoga wheel
It was created in 2014 in the USA by two yogis, Dov Vargas and Raquel Vamos. When we talk about yogis, we think, well, I think of an old Indian gentleman with a long white beard who, with one look, floods you with kindness and benevolence. Dov and Raquel must be in their thirties, a Big Apple couple like the others... And then, one day, they decide to create this wheel to help them practice and teach yoga to everyone. And if the beard doesn't make the yogi, the desire to share the benefits of yoga with as many people as possible is a quest they have in common. This yoga wheel was designed to simplify stretching and postures so that even beginners could enjoy the benefits.
It will be released in 2015, and it is a success that will exceed the expectations of our two entrepreneurial yogis. It will go from their apartment to their yoga classes and then to the general public in a snap of the fingers. It's as if our two yogis have responded to a need that ignored itself. Today, the yoga wheel has been democratized and you will find it in all colors and materials, but beware of the quality and durability!
What is a yoga wheel?
It is a rigid circle whose ideal measurements are as follows: 32cm x 13cm. It is finally as simple as the yoga brick with an equally remarkable utility. This size allows the wheel to adapt to all morphologies. The wheel must be able to maintain the back well by placing it between the two shoulder blades so that it does not roll. Too small, the wheel becomes unstable and therefore dangerous. It is also necessary to pay attention to the weight it can support. The yoga wheel must be rigid and not deform. Of course it must be durable with resistant and comfortable materials. You will find wooden wheels for example. If they are pretty, when using them, one can wonder if the comfort is there. This is important. A posture must be held and if you feel bad, you will not enjoy all its benefits.
How do I use a Yoga Wheel?
The Yoga Wheel is just 4 years old! Every day a new way to use the Yoga Wheel is invented. Sometimes it's more acrobatics than yoga! What is fascinating is this faculty of the human being to appropriate an object to create! In any case, the use of this yoga accessory is still in its infancy. For beginners, the field has been widely explored and you will find many ways to use it. We still advise you to talk about it with your yoga teacher. The yoga wheel is not a toy. You will put your weight on it while doing different postures. If you don't master the posture and use of a Yoga Wheel, you can really hurt yourself. We advise our community to consult their doctor to check for any noticeable back problems. If the use of a Yoga Wheel results in the appearance of pain, you should consult your doctor.
The benefits of the yoga wheel
Here are some of the benefits:
- It allows you to stretch your entire body in depth.
- It develops dorsal flexibility in particular.
- The opening of the thoracic cage is made easier.
- By opening the shoulders, it allows to evacuate tensions and aches and pains.
- Excellent for the spine with a deep massage.
From a spiritual point of view, the yoga wheel allows, as with the inverted postures, to let go and to regain or affirm self-confidence. It is also an excellent way to eliminate stress. We still don't know if, soon, we will be advised to meditate in balance on it, but we are not far away. This yoga wheel has impressed us so much with all the possibilities it offers that we offer you our model. The big problem with these wheels is that everyone wants to produce them, but without knowing their uses or the requirements of yoga. Our yoga wheels are handmade and they are tested one by one to eliminate those that do not meet our requirements. As with all our products, this yoga wheel is top of the line and with its light weight, you can take it everywhere!
5 Yoga Postures with the Yoga Wheel
Discover a new yoga accessory designed for seasoned yogis but also for those who practice pilates or soft gymnastics. At first glance, this object seems quite curious and you would like to know how to use it properly? Then you've come to the right place to discover the 5 Yoga postures you can do with the wheel!
Tone your deep muscles down to the ischio leg muscles and improve your flexibility with fun exercises and an adapted accessory. The yoga wheel allows you to stretch out your muscles without pain. Now work your abs, your blood circulation your buttocks and your concentration with a yoga wheel!
Rest assured, the yoga wheel is easy to use and accessible to all!
Posture of the Child with Yoga Wheel
→ Stretches hips, lower thighs, lower back.
→ Kneel on the floor and touch your toes. Rest your lower back on your heels and lean forward. Hold the yoga wheel firmly in line with your comfort line.
→ Place your hands on the wheel and slide it back and forth while stretching your spine. For the more experienced yoggis, you can bend down until your abdomen touches your knees. Hold the posture for at least 2 breaths and then release.
→ This exercise is not painful but requires minimal cold stretching.
Lotus Posture with Yoga Wheel
→ Strengthens the mind, relieves lumbar pain, works on chronic breathing. Sit with your back to your Yoga Wheel so that your buttocks and legs sink into your Yoga Mat. Place your hands on your knees and approach the classic lotus posture. Close your eyes. Inhale and exhale and gradually slide your spine onto the Non-Slip Yoga Wheel.
→ Take a deep breath and slowly extend your spine on the wheel and use it to support the curve of your back. Finally, drop your neck onto the wheel and wait 5 breaths.
→ This exercise requires a warm-up of the lumbar and spine.
Posture of the Fish
→ Opens the chest and relieves the lower shoulders.
→ Sit on the mat with your back to the wheel and extend your legs in front of you. With your chest straight, start pushing with your feet so that your back gradually moves up on the yoga wheel. Extend your arms on each side without straining them. Breathe 3 times and then roll the wheel into the curve of your back.
→ At the end of the cycle, the yoga wheel should be at the top of your spine.
→ The fish posture is painless and safe for the body. The wheel supports the lumbar vertebrae and is a perfect ally of the most sophisticated yoga postures.
→ For safety reasons, the "forward and backward" movement of the wheel should not be abrupt or uncontrolled. Take the time to stretch beforehand.
Lizard posture
→ Strengthens shoulders and forearms. Improves the flexibility of the hips and adductors.
→ Bring your left knee (if right-handed) to shoulder height and place your arms with your hands turned back. Once you have stabilized and found your balance point, place your kick on top of the curvature of the Yoga Wheel. Stretch your joints as much as possible but don't bend your back. Make sure the yoga wheel doesn't slip and maintain regular breathing for 3 minutes.
→ Press down firmly on your hands so that the entire weight of your body does not rest on your ankles.
→ The Lizard posture is safe, but beware of doing it the wrong way!
Dragon Posture with Yoga Wheel
→ Opens the hips and stretches the groin area. Promotes concentration and helps to find one's balance point. Relieves some sciatica.
→ The dragon position is probably the most complex of all. Indeed, the posture is for the most experienced yogis.
→ Kneel in front of the Yoga Wheel so that your arms reach it. Begin by holding the wheel with your hands firmly and then bring your counterfoot over the curvature of the Yoga Wheel. The dragon position stretches the back of the knees, it is necessary to bend your leg gradually to avoid injury or muscle fatigue.
→ The Dragon posture is safe, but requires minimal training and warm-up to avoid injury!
If you're still wondering what a yoga wheel can do for you, many yogis have begun to purchase this accessory to help you progress at "Big V" speed. But there is a reason why yogis and celebrities use it? Well yes! Because it works!
Although anyone can use the yoga wheel, if you are not yet comfortable with the simplest yoga postures, we already advise you to improve your performance and flexibility beforehand. In other words, the wheel offers special assistance for the most sophisticated yoga postures. The yoga wheel relieves muscle tension and offers a lot of comfort during your meditation, pilates or soft gymnastics sessions.
