Every yogi would naturally fall into the deepest backbends in an ideal world, showing their spine’s flexibility and ongoing development. But to master all yoga positions, a certain level of practice and preparation is necessary. Cue the yoga wheel, a hollow, circular object that helps open the chest while realigning spinal posture, developing muscular strength, massaging muscles or knots, and increasing flexibility. 

Should you want to delve deeper into your yoga practice possibilities, look at our lists of the best yoga chair and bench options. Alternatively, trying out a yoga swing is a challenging but fun alternative for the more adventurous yogi.