PROSOURCEFIT YOGA WHEEL

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Summary

Use and Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Inspect wheel for damage, use in a clear space, and discontinue if defective. Do not attempt repairs.

Care and Storage

Clean outer ring with mild detergent, inner ring with a damp cloth. Store in a cool, dry place.

Back Flexibility Exercise

Performing Back Flexibility

Extend arms back, bend elbows, and roll forward to touch fingertips to floor for a full range of motion.

Kneeling Back & Shoulder Stretch

Executing Kneeling Stretch

Place hands on wheel, extend arms, keeping body aligned. Hold for 20-30 seconds for upper back stretch.

Chest & Back Opener Exercise

Performing Chest Opener

Rest upper back and neck on wheel, extend legs, and arms to sides in a 'T' position. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Hip Opener Exercise

Executing Hip Opener

Kneel with wheel beside hip, place leg on wheel. Hold for 20-30 seconds, switch sides. Increase intensity with forearms on floor.

Plank Exercise

Performing Plank Pose

Place shins on wheel, maintain straight line body, core tight. Hold 30-60 seconds. Advance by lifting one leg.

Pikes Exercise

Executing Pikes Pose

Place shins on wheel, lift into a pike position. Contract core to draw legs towards body. Repeat 10-12 times.

Backbend Assist Exercise

Performing Backbend Assist

Place wheel behind tailbone, lay back, extend arms. Press up through shoulders, heels, palms for a full backbend.

Advanced Crescent Pose

Advanced Crescent Pose - Level 1

Place wheel behind leg, rest foot on wheel, bend front leg 90 degrees. Raise arms overhead. Hold 30-60 seconds.

Advanced Crescent Pose - Level 2

Roll wheel under back thigh, bend back leg to grasp foot. Hold 10-20 seconds.

Balance Lunge Exercise

Performing Balance Lunge

From Crescent Pose, straighten front leg, extend arms for balance. Bend front leg again. Repeat 12-15 times per side.

Upward-Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose Assist

Performing Pose Assist

Lie with back supported on wheel, head on ground. Grasp wheel sides, roll back. Advance by shifting body over elbows.

Plow Pose Exercise

Executing Plow Pose

Lie on back, lift legs above hips. Slowly lower legs to rest tops of feet on wheel. Use hands for support if needed.

Headstand Assist Exercise

Performing Headstand Assist

Kneel, place wheel in front, use forearms on floor. Place head on floor against wheel. Lift feet into air above shoulders.

Product Warnings and Warranty

General Product Warning

Use product only as intended by manufacturers to avoid severe injury or death. Consult physician before exercising.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Covers manufacturing defects. Excludes normal wear, misuse, failure to follow instructions, loss or theft.

Customer Support Contact

Contact ProsourceFit via email or phone for questions, concerns, or comments.

Overview

Function Description
Usage Features
Maintenance Features
Important Technical Specifications / Safety Guidelines

The ProsourceFit Yoga Wheel is a fitness accessory designed to enhance flexibility, balance, and core strength through various yoga and stretching exercises. It is a circular device, available in different color combinations (e.g., purple with pink interior, black with mint green interior, and black with white interior), and features a yoga mat-like exterior for comfortable use.

Function Description:

The primary function of the ProsourceFit Yoga Wheel is to assist users in deepening stretches, improving back flexibility, opening hips, and supporting advanced yoga poses. It acts as a prop to help users achieve greater range of motion, particularly in backbends and chest openers, by providing support and leverage. The wheel can also be used for core strengthening exercises like planks and pikes, and for balance training. Its design allows for a full range of motion, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners looking to enhance their practice.

Usage Features:

The manual outlines several exercises demonstrating the versatile usage of the Yoga Wheel:

Back Flexibility:
- Chest & Back Opener: Users sit on the floor with the wheel behind their lower back, placing hands lightly on the wheel and floor for stabilization. They press up through their heels and rest their back on the wheel, slowly extending legs straight. The upper body relaxes across the wheel, with arms extended to the sides in a "T" position. This pose is held for 20-30 seconds to open the chest and back.
- Back Flexibility (Continued from Chest & Back Opener): From the Chest and Back Opener position, arms are extended directly behind the head, hands placed on the floor, and elbows bent while arching the back. Users roll forward, bending knees and extending arms until fingertips touch the floor for balance, then continue to roll back and forth to stretch the back through a full range of motion.
- Kneeling Back & Shoulder Stretch: From a kneeling position, the wheel is placed in front. With knees hip-distance apart, arms are placed on the wheel with palms facing each other. Keeping the back, hips, spine, and neck aligned, arms are extended until a stretch is felt in the upper back and shoulders. This can be deepened by extending further and held for 20-30 seconds.
- Assist to Upward-Facing Two-Foot Staff Pose: Starting from the Chest and Back Opener stretch, users straighten legs in front, feet together. They roll the wheel to support the lower and mid-back, with the head resting on the ground. Palms grasp the sides of the wheel, elbows turning out. Users roll back as far as comfortable, aiming to set forearms on the ground. For advancement, feet are drawn closer to shoulders, and the upper body shifts back until shoulders are above elbows.
- Backbend Assist: Users sit on the floor with the wheel behind their tailbone, aligned with the spine. With feet flat and hip-distance apart, hands are placed on the wheel behind to hold it in place while pressing up against it. Once balanced, users lay back on the wheel, extending arms behind their head, next to their ears. Palms are placed on the floor, fingers facing the head, and elbows kept tight. This position helps increase flexibility and learn proper backbend form. As strength and flexibility improve, users press up through shoulders, heels, and palms to lift completely off the wheel into a full backbend.
Hip Opening:
- Hip Opener: Users kneel on the floor with the wheel by their side, in line with their hip. Hands are placed on the floor beneath shoulders. One leg is lifted and placed on top of the wheel, held for 20-30 seconds, then sides are switched. To increase intensity, users lower themselves so forearms rest on the ground.
Core Strength & Balance:
- Plank: The wheel is placed behind the user, who then positions themselves on hands and knees, wrists under shoulders, fingers forward. One leg is lifted and extended onto the wheel, with the shin resting on it. Keeping the core tight, the other leg is lifted and placed beside the first on the wheel. The body is kept in a straight line, core tight, and held for 30-60 seconds. To advance, one leg can be lifted off the wheel at a time.
- Pikes: From the plank setup, with the body in a straight line and core tight, users contract their core and slowly draw their legs in and upwards, pressing glutes toward the ceiling. They come as far as possible with a tight core, then return to the start position. This is repeated 10-12 times.
- Balance Lunge: From the Advanced Crescent Pose, users press through their heel to straighten the front leg. Hands are extended to the sides for balance if needed. Keeping the core tight and chest lifted, the front leg is bent again. This is repeated 12-15 times on each side.
Advanced Poses & Inversions:
- Advanced Crescent Pose (Level 1): Users stand with feet hip-distance apart, placing the wheel slightly behind one leg. The leg is lifted and placed on top of the wheel, with the top of the foot resting on it. The back leg is extended while the front leg bends to 90 degrees, knee above heel. Arms are raised, palms touching above the head, next to the ears. Held for 30-60 seconds.
- Advanced Crescent Pose (Level 2): The wheel is rolled underneath the top of the back thigh. The back leg is bent, and the arm extends back to wrap the hand around the foot, gently drawing it toward the body. Held for 10-20 seconds.
- Plow Pose: Users lie on their back, arms at their side, with the wheel a few feet behind their head. Abs are contracted, and legs are lifted straight above hips. Legs are slowly lowered toward the wheel until the tops of the feet rest on it. For additional support, hands can be placed against the lower back; if balanced, fingers can be interlocked and hands pressed into the floor.
- Headstand Assist: Users kneel with the wheel in front. Hands hold the wheel in place, forearms and elbows on the floor directly under shoulders. The head is placed on the floor between forearms, and the upper back and neck press against the wheel. Feet are drawn in until they can be kicked or lifted into the air, extending straight above shoulders. Held as long as comfortable. A tip suggests using it against a wall initially for support.

Maintenance Features:

Outer Ring Cleaning: Use mild laundry detergent diluted in water. Gently scrub the rubber with a hand or soft cloth. Rinse with water and wipe completely dry with a towel or cloth.
Inner Ring Cleaning: Wipe clean with a warm, wet cloth.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Important Technical Specifications / Safety Guidelines:

Inspection: Always inspect the wheel for any damage or defects before each use.
Exercise Space: Select an exercise space free of objects that may cause injury.
Defective Wheel: Do not use a defective wheel; replace it immediately.
Repair: Do not attempt to repair the wheel; discard it immediately if damaged.
Surface Use: Do not use on or around rough surfaces to protect the yoga mat-like exterior.
Medical Consultation: Read the entire manual before use. ProsourceFit recommends obtaining a complete physical examination before starting any exercise program. Discontinue use and consult a physician if discomfort is experienced.
Caution: Use caution and follow all exercise instructions with proper technique. Modify exercises as needed for your fitness level.
Intended Use: Do not use this product in ways not intended by its manufacturers. Failure to do so may result in severe injury or death. Do not use ProsourceFit products for anything other than their intended use. ProsourceFit is not responsible for any problems arising from misuse.
Warranty: The product comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, misuse, failure to follow use, care, and safety instructions, loss, and/or theft. ProsourceFit has sole discretion to determine manufacturing defects.

The ProsourceFit Yoga Wheel is a comprehensive tool designed to support and enhance a wide range of yoga and fitness activities, with clear guidelines for safe and effective use and maintenance.