How to Use The Great Yoga Wall

Els Kenney
May 14
2 min read

Updated: Jul 30

If you’ve stepped into the YogaOne studio in Penarth, you may have noticed a unique feature: The Great Yoga Wall. This specialised piece of equipment might look a little intimidating at first, but it’s actually one of the most supportive, versatile tools in our Iyengar yoga practice. In this post, we’ll explain what it is, how it works, and why it’s such a brilliant addition to our Iyengar Yoga classes.

People doing yoga in a studio, using wall straps for support. They're in a downward dog pose on blue mats, wooden floor and beams visible.

What is The Great Yoga Wall?

The Great Yoga Wall is a modern version of the traditional yoga rope wall, designed to support and deepen your practice. Sturdy straps and adjustable wall hooks allow students to safely suspend, stretch, and align the body in ways that gravity alone can’t achieve.

It’s especially valuable in Iyengar Yoga, where precision, alignment, and support are key to getting the most out of each pose.

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The Benefits of Using The Yoga Wall

1. Deepen Your Stretches

Using the wall helps to create space in the body, allowing for deeper, safer stretches — particularly useful for tight hips, shoulders and backs.

2. Build Strength and Confidence

By supporting your body weight, the wall makes inversions (like shoulder stands and hanging dog poses) more accessible, helping you build strength and confidence.

3. Improve Alignment

The straps provide gentle resistance, guiding you into correct alignment and helping to correct imbalances or habitual postural patterns.

4. Relieve Tension and Decompress the Spine

Suspending part or all of the body from the wall allows gravity to gently decompress the spine, offering relief from lower back pain and muscular tension.

5. Safe and Supportive for All Levels

Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced practitioner, The Great Yoga Wall can be adapted to suit your needs. It’s particularly helpful for those with injuries or limited mobility.

People practice yoga, using straps for support, in a wooden-beamed studio. They're in downward-facing dog pose, focused and balanced.

What to Expect in our Yoga Classes

At YogaOne, we incorporate The Great Yoga Wall into our Iyengar Yoga classes with clear guidance, demonstrations, and plenty of time to adjust your straps and find the right height or resistance for your body.

You’ll learn to:

Use straps for traction and support
Explore a variety of poses depending on the class level of intensity
Experience a wonderful sense of release, space, and alignment

No previous experience is needed to start with our Intro Level courses and classes. All props and straps are provided, but you're welcome to bring your own yoga mat.

Try The Great Yoga Wall for Yourself

Curious to experience the benefits of The Great Yoga Wall? Check out our timetable of courses and classes, and try this fun, supportive, and empowering addition to your yoga practice!