Yoga spinner: a random pose wheel that talks
Spin for a random pose or stretch, hear it called out loud, and hold it until the next spin. Pick a ready-made routine or type in your own poses.
How to run a session
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Choose a routine
Open Edit wheel and pick a preset, such as Beginner stretches or Classic yoga poses. You can rename any slice or add your own, up to 16 poses.
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Set your hold time
Under Timing, set how long to hold each pose. Add a rest between moves if you want a few breaths to reset before the next one.
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Press Auto spin
The spinner calls each pose out loud, counts down and spins again on its own. Press Stop whenever you are done.
The pose lists
Each preset fills the wheel with eight moves. Load one, then change whatever does not suit you.
- Beginner stretches: Forward Fold, Cat Cow, Seated Twist, Neck Rolls, Shoulder Rolls, Butterfly Stretch, Side Bend and Deep Breaths. A gentle place to start, with nothing that needs much balance.
- Classic yoga poses: Downward Dog, Warrior One, Warrior Two, Tree Pose, Child's Pose, Cobra Pose, Triangle Pose and Mountain Pose. The poses most classes are built around.
- Sun salutation flow: the poses of a sun salutation, called in random order so you practice each shape on its own.
- Desk break stretches: moves you can do beside your desk to undo an afternoon of sitting.
- Core and strength: planks, bridges and holds for a firmer, more active session.
Turn on Use every move before repeating under Timing and every pose on the wheel comes up once before any of them repeats, so you get a balanced session instead of three Cobras in a row.
A 10-minute session to try
Load Beginner stretches and use these settings:
- Time between spins: 45 seconds
- Rest between moves: 15 seconds
- 3-2-1 beeps: on
- Use every move before repeating: on
Each pose plus its rest takes about a minute, so ten spins fill ten minutes and cover all eight stretches with two to spare. For one-sided moves like Seated Twist or Side Bend, spend half the hold on each side.
Want something longer? Switch to Classic yoga poses, raise the hold to 60 seconds and let it run for 20 minutes. Balance poses such as Tree Pose are easier to hold when you are warm, so many people start with stretches and then switch presets.
Move gently and stop any pose that causes pain. If you are pregnant, injured or new to exercise, check with a doctor or qualified instructor before starting a routine.
Ways people use it
- Family yoga. Kids love not knowing what comes next. Keep the holds short, around 20 seconds, and let a different person press Spin each time.
- Teachers and instructors. Put the wheel on a projector and let the class see the pose name in big letters. Party mode fills the whole screen.
- Work breaks. Load Desk break stretches, set 30 seconds per stretch and run it for five minutes between meetings.
- Practice without a script. Random order makes you think about each pose instead of running a routine on autopilot.
Other spinners
Questions
How long should I hold each pose?
For gentle stretches and beginner poses, 30 to 45 seconds is a good starting point. Standing and balance poses work well at 30 seconds per side. Set the time under Timing and the spinner calls the next pose when it runs out.
Can I make my own list of poses?
Yes. Open Edit wheel to rename any slice, change its color, remove it, or add more. The wheel holds 2 to 16 poses, and your list is saved on your device.
Will the same pose come up over and over?
Not if you turn on Use every move before repeating under Timing. The spinner then works through every pose on the wheel once before any pose can come up again.
Can I use it without looking at the screen?
Yes. Every pose is spoken out loud, and 3-2-1 beeps warn you before the next spin. Start Auto spin and you can keep your eyes on the mat.
Is the yoga spinner free?
Yes. It is free, needs no account or download, and works in the browser on phones, tablets, laptops and TVs.