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..
PRIDE & BOW (ARDHA HANUMANASANAHALF FRONT SPLIT POSE)
Begin in kneeling position extending your right leg forward onto the yoga wheel. Foot flex. Place your hands directly under your shoulders on the floor. Hold the pose for up to 60 seconds.
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- Breathe deeply
- Keep the quadriceps of the extended leg engaged
- Elongate your spine
- Keep your head aligned with your spine
- Thighs square and stable
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,