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Yoga Tips for the Hands

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In this 18 min workshop-style practice, we work to bring some awareness to the sweet hands and wrists. With so many joints in the hands, this is a body part that is susceptible to injury and arthritis if not properly taken care of and where many yogi’s often experience wrist fatigue or pain. Optimal alignment and weight distribution in the hands and wrists are very important and in this video, Adriene guides the proper hand placement in poses like downward facing dog. Stretch out the fingers, warm up the wrists, and set up for success with a strong foundation.

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Katrina Madsen2022-08-29 09:51:39 -0500

What wasvthat quote from? Itsvreally bothering me because it was so familiar.

Jamie2021-08-28 15:33:53 -0500

Amazing! I was surprised that just this short video and simple movements made a big difference. I was also impressed with the change that you demonstrated by holding your hands up and narrow, and then out and wide (to demonstrate the downward dog hand positioning), and when I tried that it felt interesting / fun -- I'll continue exploring that!

Mary2021-02-04 17:14:03 -0600

Any advice for those of us with arthritis in the thumbs? Pressing fingers to thumb can be quite painful!

Veronica Castello-Vooght2021-02-04 15:03:56 -0600

I little goes a long way <3 It's wonderful to go back to the foundations of yoga! Loved it!

judi2021-02-04 05:58:31 -0600

Good morning! Question: Does anyone have an idea why or solution to hands slipping in Downward Dog? Even with this video my hands seem to slip. I wonder if its me or the mat.

SHARON MARIE SWAINE2025-08-16 04:32:16 -0500

This is so helpful. I have been doing yoga for years and today experienced my first PLEASURABLE downward dog. Thanks Adriene. Namaste

SHARON MARIE SWAINE2025-05-09 05:57:55 -0500

great downward dog tip. thank you and namesake

Jane Peak2023-05-01 13:50:55 -0500

This really helps with the wrists. Thank you. Is ther anything specifically for the thumb joint? As i have aged, the joint has drawn inward toward the palm of my hand. That makes it very painful to press my hand flat while doing downward dog and planks. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

SHARON MARIE SWAINE2022-12-02 05:13:09 -0600

always good to learn something new. namaste