Wrist Protection in Yoga Poses

Having the proper placement and understanding of how to manipulate the surface area of the hands can significantly reduce the incidence of wrist injuries in your Yoga practice. There are various Yoga equipment products that can aid in reducing wrist compression as well. But explore how you can change hand placement and energy applications. If possible, practice with only one mat and thinner cushioning under the hands. Be more aware of the surfaces you practice on and add additional care to protecting the wrists in loading Yoga poses. As our practice is life-long, we need to perform Yoga poses mindfully to sustain the vitality of joints.

MyYogaOnline offers a full article of alignment tips for the hands to protect against compression and injury. Read more...