Yoga wheel stretches shoulders, chest, abdomen and hips allowing you to to move even deeper into your asanas.
You can use it to warm up and improve your flexibility..
FIGURE 8 STRETCH (PASCHIMOTTANASANA-SEATED FORWARD BEND-INTENSEDORSAL STRETCH)
Begin in sitting position with both legs outstretched placed onto the yoga wheel . Arms extended on the mat in front of you. Bend forward keeping your spine erect and move your forehead towards the shinbones..
- Bend forward from your thighs.
- Keep your shoulders sideways and down
- Belly button towards the spine
Benefits
- Stretches the back
- Relieves stress
- Tones up organs of the abdomen
- Cures dyspepsia
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
Sofia Papageorga, Yoga & Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, AthensTrainers® Associate
Photos: Eleanna Kourkoulopoulou
Source: Body Magazine,