FBSPORT Plexus Yoga Wheel Brown Aqua 12" | Does Not Break Down Like Traditional Foam Roller or Massage Roller | 5mm Extra Comfort Yoga Mat

I did some research prior to buying this as Amazon sells a wide selection of yoga wheels at a variety of price points. All had pretty good reviews but I noticed a lot of the lesser priced wheels has reviews from people that had received for free or discounted rates so I felt it was worth paying more to get a good product with accurate reviews; yet I could not quite get myself to pay the higher amount with shipping for the main branded wheel as I do have a habit of buying yoga products then not using them as much as I should.This wheel is US made, has good reviews and has numerous videos online showing yoga moves with this actual wheel. Upon first impressions it is very well made and designed to last. It is very sturdy as it is designed to hold up to 280 lbs with a sturdy rigid PVC wheel covered in a soft yoga mat like material. I tried balancing on it doing both a regular and side plank, and it holds extremely well while providing quite the balance challenge which takes my yoga workout to the next level.If I could change one thing, I would have liked to see a slightly more detailed exercise guide as it comes with a small two sided page demonstrating some suggested moves. Having practiced yoga for 17 years, I am familiar with those moves but even then struggled in some cases figuring out how to safely get into the poses so someone new to yoga would probably have a great degree of difficulty. That said, there are so many resources on the web with video guides, including ones specific to this Plexus wheel that you will have some great tools to guide you in your practice.I think this is a great quality item, well made and adds a totally new and challenging perspective to my yoga practice.

Excellent wheel for stretching your back. We use this is in several ways in our home. First, we use it to stretch our backs- it's great after a long day to sit and lean back over the top of this and feel all the knots of the day release as you stretch and bend over it. We also use it as a yoga prop on poses that are just slightly too challenging to do without a little boost.Finally, we use it as a balancing tool- we often use our kitchen counter to help us push up on top of it and stand on one or both feet. The less balanced among us stand on two feet and try to hold it as long as we can. The more balanced members of the family do yoga poses on one foot such as the dancer's pose (natarajasana) to add an extra challenge.The wheel is sturdy and the grippy outer layer is perfect for keeping you in place.

The wheel is great and the giraffe is super cute, but the customer service is AWESOME. My wheel arrived damaged and I received an email from Plexus less than 30 minutes later. They expedited a new wheel to me the following day. There was a handwritten note included in the box and an extra giraffe made from yoga mat!The wheel itself is incredibly sturdy, and the yoga mat helps make rolling on it very comfortable. I've used other, more expensive wheels in the past, but I like this one better. The yoga backing sticks well to my Manduka mat and doesn't slide around at all, which I think will help with more difficult postures (I'll update after a few days of using it).When I made this purchase, I was very nervous it wouldn't be as great as other wheels, but it's absolutely fantastic and I love it.

Terrible quality . Received with padding falling off.

I had the good fortune to accidentally find this yoga wheel when I was reading someone else's review. I only need to use it for a couple of minutes a day after work to help release the tension in my back, shoulders and neck. I find it really helps my posture as well. It encourages my shoulders to naturally NOT hunch forward during the day. It comes with illustrations of other exercises as well, but I haven't tried those yet. I usually put it on top of a mat in front of my recliner as a safety measure to that it can't roll away. I initially thought it was expensive, but for the good it does, I realize now it was worth it.

I love my yoga wheel. I haven't integrated it into my normal flow practice much, but I'm using it for about 10 minutes midday and nightly to open my back and shoulders after a day of desk work, and it is GREAT for that. It's helping to counter some posture issues I've been developing during period of intense work (even though I used a standing desk about half the time), and I noticed my flow practice benefiting from it: eagle pose (the arms), binds, you name it, it's less of a struggle.As far as build and quality, this thing is solid, and the yoga mat is attached well to the hard interior.Highly recommended for desk jockeys like me!

I love my Plexus Yoga Wheel! It is just as good as other more expenses yoga wheels, but much cheaper. Mine arrived damaged, but the return was super easy and Plexus Yoga Wheel gave me a discount to reorder a new one. They offer excellent customer service! Be sure to check out their website for how-to videos to try a variety of poses on the yoga wheel. The giraffe design is super cute and there is a story behind it, which you can read on their website.

Highly recommend purchasing plexus yoga wheel. It is an amazing tool to help deepen your back bends, work on core strength and most important to balance. Increasing flexibility and strength without putting too much impact on lower back and other areas prone to injuries. This wheel is a great helper to work on kick up handstands and forearm balances. I have been using it every day and I am always amazed on how many different poses I can apply it to. 5 stars!