Wheel Pose

Benefits of Wheel Pose:
Stretches the chest and lungs,strengthens the arms..legs..wrists..buttocks...abdomen..and spine.The Wheel increases energy level.
How to?
start out with your back on the floor and knees bent.Your heels should be near your bottom. Palms flat next to your head so the fingers are pointing towards your shoulders and your wrists are facing away from your body.
Pressing your feet and palms to the floor inhale and lift your tailbone .. buttocks...spine off the floor. Hold for 3 to 4 breaths and release the shoulder blades down ..spine.. buttocks to the mat. To finish bring your knees near your chest and give your legs a hug.... this helps to counteract the backbend.