One-Legged Wheel Pose

Ekapāda Ūrdhva Dhanurāsana

One-Legged Wheel Pose
⇄ both sides
CategoryBackbends TypeStrength LevelAdvanced Hold15 sec MusclesBack, Legs, Arms, Chest BreathingEven breathing, no breath-holding

A variation of: Wheel Pose

How to do it

  1. EnterFrom Wheel Pose, shift your weight onto one foot and extend the other leg up toward the ceiling.
  2. HoldKeep your arms and standing leg strong, and don't let your hips sag. The lifted leg continues the line of the backbend.
  3. ExitLower your leg, then gently lower your whole body.

Benefits

Strength and balance in a deep backbend.

Cautions

  • Lower back problems
  • Wrist and shoulder injuries

This site is for general information and is not medical advice. If you have pain, an injury, a chronic condition, or are pregnant, check with a qualified professional before practicing.

Counterpose

Child's Pose Child's Pose Beginner

Where it appears

  • Deep Backbend 35 min · Advanced · voice-guided in the app subscription

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