### How to Perform the Wheel Yoga Pose 1. **Preparation**: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Place your hands beside your ears with your fingers pointing towards your shoulders. 2. **Lift Off**: Press into your hands and feet, lifting your hips and chest towards the ceiling. Straighten your arms and legs as much as possible. 3. **Hold the Pose**: Keep your head relaxed and breathe deeply. Hold the pose for a few breaths, then slowly lower yourself back down. ### Muscles Used - **Strengthened**: Glutes, hamstrings, lower back muscles, wrists, arms, abdomen, buttocks, spine, and legs. - **Stretched**: Hip flexors, abdominal muscles, chest, and lungs. ### Health Benefits - **Increases Strength**: Enhances muscular strength, especially in the core and lower body. - **Improves Flexibility**: Enhances spinal flexibility and overall body flexibility. - **Blood Sugar Control**: Helps people with diabetes improve blood glucose levels. - **Better Body Image**: Promotes inner awareness and body positivity. - **Mindful Eating**: Encourages mindfulness, leading to healthier eating habits. - **Weight Management**: Aids in weight loss and maintenance. - **Heart Health**: Positively affects cardiovascular health by lowering blood pressure and improving cholesterol levels. ### Common Mistakes to Avoid - **Leading with the Chin**: Always lead with your chest to avoid neck strain. - **Overusing the Lower Back**: Distribute the bend throughout your upper back to prevent lower back injuries.