12 Inch Yoga Wheel

I use this product everyday and it has made a huge difference in my day-to-day pain levels. Around 2017, I hurt my chest (sternum area) lifting weights and have been battling this chest tightness and sharp pains when sneezing/coughing for the last two years. This is the best product I have found for helping stretch my chest out and it also just so happens to do wonders on my back! At first when rolling slowly on the wheel, my back would crack crack crack bringing a lot of relief. About 2 weeks later, my back cracks less and my chest pain has been greatly reduced! A few things to consider before purchasing: 1. This is not a cure all. The source of my pain was from a lifting injury but poor posture at work was also contributing. Besides including this wheel in my routine, I also made a conscious effort to straighten my spine at work and take regular breaks to give my body a break from sitting. 2. Go slow. Do not buy this and immediately start stretching for half an hour (like I did. Your back muscles will be sore). Start slow. Roll for a few minutes or find a starter yoga wheel youtube video. You do not want to accidentally injure yourself. 3. I did give UpCircleSeven a 3 out of 5 on sturdiness. I had one for about a month and was using it when I heard a crack and looked to see that a hairline fracture had split on part of the wheel. It did not collapse or anything to hurt me. I contacted their support and had a new one shipped to me right away. Great service and the new one we have received has had no issues. Overall, if you are looking for back relief and spend a good chunk of time sitting, this is definitely worth a shot. Good luck with your health, Zach

We’re really impressed with this yoga wheel! It’s a big upgrade from our original wooden one. This one feels much more durable and sturdy—it hasn’t warped or lost its shape at all, even after regular use. The non-slip surface is fantastic, providing great grip and stability during stretches and poses. Plus, the color is beautiful and exactly as pictured, which is a nice bonus. Overall, it’s well-made, comfortable to use, and definitely worth the purchase. Highly recommend!

love itI teach martial taichi,yoga and personal train athletes..Im a workout fanatic and have been all my life,in every kind of workout,,martial arts,body building,sprinting and long distance running.Since Im 74,ive been injured in every part of my body my exercising from the outside in. But I got smart and changed my whole way of exercising.Adhering to perfect alignment and posture in EVERY body part with the stabilizers surrounding the joints as the most important.Once the posture is PERFECT,then I let the body instruct me to how far the stretch or how much to lift just like a 5 year old child. Strength,flexibility and alignment in balance all go together.Sacrificing the alignment to achieve a result is building castles in sand.Overstretching a joint[as seen in many gymnasts,ballet dancers and yogis] a is just as bad as understrecthing,perhaps worse as sets you up for arthritis when you get older,especially athletes.Long story short,training like a 5 year old child,BY FEELING,throwing out ALL previous knowledge has enabled the flower to bloom and healed every injury I ever had so at this juncture I am more flexible stronger in the stabilizer muscles and have more energy than at any time of my life.To that end I will use anything and every kind of prop to achieve the FEELING of complete openness and stability in the WHOLE body.The wheel is a welcome addition to my collection of toys.Before I end this long diatribe, let me repeat,let NOBODY be your ultimate teacher or guru no matter how wonderful they may be.Look I love Iyengar as the master guru for training along those lines. BUT as a consequence of overstretching his joints as a younger man,although he could do any pose,when he got older he could not walk with ease with erect posture,but that side to side walk seen in most older athletes suffering from hip problems.My last word,let the 5 year old child be your master in the body and also be the loving mommy and daddy to keep baby safe and not let him sacrifice the structure to achieve a goal.Be in this very moment IN your body and let go of all trivial fond records in the mind that interfere with being at peace in the structure [bodymind],like a child who is loved. PS.Love the wheel,different sizes would be fun also.

I'm about 250lbs... on a good day. This thing didn't struggle, bend, creak or crack. It's stronger than I expected. It's not an eye sore to leave around the house, kinda beautiful. I've had upper back issues for 10 plus years from power lifting to over-swinging the golf club... always looking to find something that works! It hasn't been easy finding products that not only work but will stand up to my 6'4, 250 frame. The picture always has a little super model lady type demonstrating whatever thing it is, so I'm always hesitant to buy online. Well this wheel is a perfect tool. I've been using it everyday in my stretch routine. The stretch it gives me feels like a cross between a big Yoga ball and a hard foam roller but deeper and more thorough. I'll probably end up with a couple of these because my girlfriend keeps trying to steel it and the stretch is starting to become addictive. So, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the outer rubber cushioning was separating, glue wasn't fully dried. and the delivery was a day or so late...

I took some time to look at multiple different brands of wheels and I honestly decided on UpCircle because of: the already great reviews, quality (super sturdy), and design! The color options as well as overall aesthetic is adorable and calming. You get a lot more options than most brands and they look really nice. Though probably pricier than others it was well worth it. I've already noticed a difference in my posture and flexibility, and relief from my back/shoulder pain. It helps you practice for inverted poses and opens up your chest! I'm having my friends use it too and they're super excited for the progress this will add to their routine! Overall, highly recommend, I got it in "Cyan" and its lovely -- matches my mat and pink blocks (: Note: I am only about 100lb. and friends about 150lb. I haven't had others try but it is very durable!

This wheel is amazing!!! I use it to help me get into inverted poses, it is also a great strength trainer, it is very helpful. It gives you a good foundation to build on, and helps you correct your posture on certain poses. It has so many uses ! I recommend this for yogis, gymnasts, and people who would like to increase their flexibility and strength! It is sturdy, yet the padding on the outside makes it comfortable to use. The only thing I will say is to be careful, it is a wheel and if you are not careful it can tip over.. but you just have to learn to work with it. (: At first I was a bit skeptical if it would actually work but I have been using this for a few weeks and it has helped me increase in flexibility and strength greatly! And compared to other yoga wheels this is the best one for this price!

So, I got this now let me put this out there, I don’t do yoga, but this did look like something that would allow me to stretch out with support. So I picked the cork side and the natural look of it I love. It looks like a real good build quality. Pain relief is still to be determined however just a quick try out. I did get my back to stretch and I can feel my spine “crack” into place, therefore relieving some pain and stiffness. The size was medium and does feel like the right size for the span of stretch I am trying. The sturdiness feels great don’t feel like I’m going to fall off the sides. Plus there is no flex when rolling on it. Time will tell on its longevity but I’m pretty confident. I do hope I learn how to use this to get the full effect.

I have a back issue and thought this would be good for stretching. Is is very narrow so you have to be careful when rolling in it.