The Yoga Wheel is designed to help stretch and release tension and muscular tightness in the back, chest, shoulders, abdomen and hip flexors

If you've ever graced the inside of a yoga studio, you're probably familiar with yoga props, such as mats, straps, and blocks. What you may not have heard of, though, is the yoga wheel. This relative newcomer to the world of yoga practices is a narrow, but wide, cylinder made of plastic, wood, or a combination of materials that's roughly 12 inches in diameter. Set upright, it's used to deepen stretches to enhance flexibility, offer a more challenging balance practice, or provide support for difficult poses. And of course, once you've mastered its use, it can make for some pretty incredible Instagram photos, too 😉

(Shown in photos is The B YOGA Wheel)