Wheel Pose

Urdhva Dhanurasana

( OORD-wah don-your-ASH-anna)

Upward Bow Pose

This pose is in the BACKBEND POSES category

Benefits

Strengthens the core, abdominal muscles and  stretches the hip flexors

Mechanics of the pose

• Start laying on your back, in Savasana – Corpse Pose
• Place hands next to your ears, fingers pointing towards feet
• Bend knees, feet firmly planted on the ground next to your buttocks

Modifications

• Advanced – Legs: lift up one leg at a time pointing straight to the sky

Variations

Other Similar Poses ~ Backbend Poses

Bow Pose

Upward Facing Dog

Camel

Bridge Pose

King Pigeon Pose

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