5 Poses to Wheel

Intermediate II
(33 Reviews)
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You couldn't ask for a better lead up to wheel in such a short amount of time. Rachel is so thorough and careful with which poses she chooses, ending up with a class that releases the key muscles to allow your body to open up into Urdhva Dhanurasana (wheel pose).

Equipment

  • None

Focus

  • Backbends
  • Legs and Feet

Style

  • Hatha Yoga
Irishlove
May 13, 2018
Comment:

Thank you, Rachel. I found your 5 postures very good and loved being back in wheel after being seriously injured in a car crash. I added some twists and a forward bend after to neutralise my spine. Namaste from Ireland.

afigurski
September 18, 2017
Comment:

Thank you Rachel for your clear instruction and great preparation poses. I am struggling to get into the wheel, it feels like I don't have the strength in my arms (or perhaps flexibility in my shoulders). I get stuck on my head, and cant seem to get my arms extended. Do you have any suggestions of more preparation poses I could do to work on this so I can get to wheel someday?

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Virginia Rego
June 6, 2020
Comment:

I have the same situation - I can do the first four poses, and get into position for wheel, but feel like my arms are stuck and don't want to lift me. I can't even get onto my head! Is there a 4.5 pose?

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Rachel Scott
June 7, 2020
Comment:

Hallo hallo - this is common. It's hard to support you without being there (wait for the retreat!!!) but here are a couple thoughts in meantime. Take your hands wider. Turn your hands out. REALLY plug your shoulders on your back (think bridge, then place your hands. Use your legs more; the power of the legs - combined with the pulling IN of the upper back - is what makes you go up. See my youtube channel and search for wheel for more ideas (rachelscottyoga). XO

Wushuchick
June 26, 2017
Comment:

This felt amazing after yet another long day sitting for 8 hours straight at the office. This flow was awesome to follow, even if dolphin kicked my butt more than wheel did!

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Rachel Scott
June 27, 2017
Comment:

Haha! Yes, dolphin pose is so hard!!!
I'm so glad that you enjoyed the flow - wheel pose is such a good antidote to daily life :)
xo
Rachel

Arleah
January 28, 2016
Comment:

feels so good after doing it.. i didn't feel any pain in my wrists..so glad to know that my body is capable of doing it. :D you are such a good teacher!

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Rachel Scott
January 29, 2016
Comment:

Hi, I'm so happy that your wrists felt okay! It definitely can be a tough one on the hands. So happy you enjoyed!