Hands & Wrists

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Understanding Yoga through Knowledge and Practice

CHAIR YOGA - HANDS & WRISTS:

Periodically moving the hands and wrists will help relieve pain and stiffness caused by using a mouse.

WRIST FIGURE-EIGHTS Clasp hands with palms together and fingers interlaced Extend the arms in front of the torso, knuckles pointing towards knees Make figure-eight motions with the hands Repeat both directions 10 times each Back to Top
WRIST FLEXION & EXTENSION Extension: Hold left arm in front of torso with palm facing away from the body Use right hand to gently pull back on palm, stretching underside of wrist Hold 3 breaths each side Flexion: Hold left arm in front of torso with palm facing towards the body Use right hand to gently pull back on palm, stretching underside of wrist Back to Top
CARPAL TUNNEL STRETCH Place right hand on left shoulder Place left arm behind back Exhale, drop chin to right shoulder Inhale, raise chin up diagonally and to the left Repeat 10 times, both sides Back to Top