Yoga Monday : Wheel Pose

Wheel Pose (Dhanurasana )

The wheel pose has to be one of my absolute favorites.  I admit this is not for the faint of heart, but as a former gymnast this pose just feel natural to me.  Until I began my yoga practice, I would've called this a back bend but wheel pose sounds much more refined!  I think this pose is great for runners because it opens the hips and stretches the core. For a great tutorial on this pose go here.  Namaste.