The Mysore Yoga Strap affords numerous ways to gain relief from back pain or strain. This is achieved by simply hanging upside down and reversing the gravitational pull on your head, neck and spine. Your muscles will relax while the spaces between your vertebrae will open. And here"s an added bonus. It feels great! The Mysore Yoga Strap brings the potential for all sorts of possible uses. Restorative and supported poses that alleviate discomfort and make poses easier may be the the most popular ways this versatile prop is employed. It will give you a soothing massage to your back or internal organs while helping you to stretch in entirely new ways. One of the downsides of traditional yoga is that so much exertion is required to hold the poses. By using the Mysore Yoga Strap to support you, you can truly relax into postures in ways that you never have before. You can also develop the strength and stamina required to hold the full poses or hold them longer. Rigging is very important. The strap itself has been tested to over 440 lbs though for safety"s sake we recommend users be 200 lbs or less. Take special care each time you use the strap to make sure all rigging is secure and shows no signs of damage or wear. Where you rig is very important and we suggest that before mounting fittings you have an engineer evaluate the location and materials you intend to use. Mounting pieces are available here both with the strap and separately. People who are advised not to try this form of yoga exercise are those with headaches, high blood pressure, heart disease, menstruation and late term pregnancy. All users are advised to check with their physicians before strenuous physical exercise of this nature. Though this strap design has been thoroughly tested and you have taken great care in mounting it you never know if something is amiss unless you check. Be sure to proceed with caution at the beginning of every session on the strap.