The yoga wheel has become a studio staple—and for good reason. Students who've never gotten close to wheel pose find themselves dropping back with the support. Tight upper backs finally open. It's a prop that makes the impossible feel possible, and people want classes that use it.
This 30-hour training covers the full range: gentle supported stretches for beginners, deep backbend work for intermediate students, and challenging balance sequences for those who want more. You'll also learn the therapeutic side—using the wheel for spinal massage and myofascial release.
We'll work through real teaching scenarios: What do you do when someone's wheel keeps rolling away? How do you modify for larger bodies or limited flexibility? By the end, you'll have a library of sequences ready to go and the confidence to workshop your own creative flows.
Understand wheel anatomy, sizing options, safety considerations, and how to select the right wheel for different students.
Learn safe backbend progressions from gentle heart openers to advanced wheel-supported poses like wheel pose and scorpion.
Explore challenging core exercises and balance poses using the wheel's instability to build strength and stability.
Design flowing sequences that seamlessly incorporate the wheel, creating engaging and well-rounded classes.
Learn to modify poses for different bodies, combine the wheel with other props, and make classes accessible.
Practice teaching yoga wheel sequences with feedback from trainers and peers to build confidence.
Regular yoga practice with familiarity in basic backbends like cobra, upward dog, and bridge pose.
Prior yoga wheel class experience is helpful. We recommend attending a few wheel classes to familiarize yourself with the prop.
No acute back injuries or conditions that contraindicate backbends. Inform us of any spinal concerns.
Ability to attend all training sessions and complete practice teaching requirements.
Your personal yoga mat for all practice sessions.
For taking notes during theory sessions and workshops.
Wear yoga attire that allows freedom of movement for backbends.
Wheels are provided during training. Bring your own if you have one.
May 2025
Now EnrollingDates may vary. Contact us for the complete schedule and availability.
A yoga wheel is a circular prop designed to support and deepen yoga poses, especially backbends. Benefits include improved spinal flexibility, shoulder opening, core strengthening, and balance. It's also excellent for massage and myofascial release.
Prior yoga wheel experience is helpful but not required. You should have a regular yoga practice and be comfortable with basic backbends. We recommend trying a few yoga wheel classes before the training to familiarize yourself with the prop.
Yoga wheels are provided for use during the training. Upon completion, you can purchase your own wheel at a discounted rate. We can recommend quality wheels suitable for teaching and personal practice.
While a 200-hour yoga teacher training provides a strong foundation, this standalone certification qualifies you to teach yoga wheel-specific classes and workshops. Many graduates add this as a specialty to their existing teaching credentials.
Curious about dates, prerequisites, or what the training actually looks like? Send us a message.