Watch: When Malaika Arora impressed with her yoga wheel workout
Ekta Pathak, an internationally certified and accredited yoga instructor, said that such props are beneficial when attempting advance asanas, especially back bending asanas like chakrasana, matsyasana
Malaika Arora's recent yoga outing (Source: Malaika Arora/Instagram) Many practitioners swear by yoga and its power to make one feel relaxed, inspired, and at peace — all at the same time. Malaika Arora, too, believes in the many benefits of the age old practice and is often seen impressing with her strong yoga game.
In a similar vein, the fitness enthusiast took to Instagram to share a video of herself practicing some back-bending and stretching yoga postures with the help of a yoga wheel. “Practicing yoga with a wheel can help you in releasing any negative emotions you may be holding onto,” she captioned the Instagram video.
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She also listed some benefits.
*It helps open up your heart chakra, also known as the Anahata chakra.
*It allows you to relieve stress and tension from your mind and body.
*It is a great way to improve flexibility, enhance the range of motion and strengthen the spine.
The wheel — a hollow, circular-shaped prop that can be used for stretching and releasing the muscles of the back, neck and shoulder — was invented in 1978.
Ekta Pathak, an internationally certified and accredited yoga instructor, said that such props are beneficial when attempting advance asanas, especially back bending asanas like chakrasana, matsyasana etc. “They also help in doing deeper stretching in asanas like janu sirsanana,” Pathak told indianexpress.com.
Previously, Kareena Kapoor Khan‘s yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani too had shared a post on the numerous benefits of using a yoga wheel.
*It helps in performing stretches that can otherwise be challenging.
*It can help you stay upright during asanas, and lend support to your body. This helps prevent injuries.
*Using the yoga wheel helps increase flexibility steadily and avoids chances of injury.
*It helps to relieve aches in the muscles, makes them stronger and helps to maintain a better posture.
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