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In Wheel Pose, your chest and ribcage expand, encouraging fuller, deeper breathing. Slowly, this can boost your lung capacity and help you breathe better
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If you are tired sitting at a desk for hours, this Backbend Pose can help improve both strength and flexibility in the spine, counteracting the stiffness
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Holding yourself up in Wheel Pose gives your arms, shoulders and wrists a proper workout. Stick with it, and you’ll start feeling stronger with each routine
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Engaging the belly muscles is key to lifting into and out of the pose. This tones the midsection and improves your balance and posture
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The heart-opening posture stimulates the nervous system and often leaves you feeling energised, more emotionally open, and noticeably lighter in spirit
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The full-body stretch encourages fresh blood flow to the lungs, brain, and heart. It is good for your energy levels and mental clarity
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Wheel Pose stretches multiple major areas at once: hips, thighs, spine, shoulders, chest. It’s a go-to posture for anyone working on full-body openness
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This pose gently stimulates the endocrine glands, especially the thyroid and pituitary, which may help the body find better hormonal balance
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Sometimes opening the body can also help release emotional tension. Practised mindfully, wheel pose can soothe anxiety and settle a scattered mind
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The Pose can feel like a challenge at first. But as your body gets stronger and your mind steadier, it becomes a powerful reminder of how capable you truly are