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About this Practice
Hand clenching and stretching. Exercises all 27 joints of the hand, improving grip strength and dexterity. Highly effective for arthritis management and carpal tunnel prevention.
How to Practise
- 1
Extend both arms in front.
- 2
Stretch the fingers wide apart.
- 3
Then clench the fists firmly — feel the tension.
- 4
Alternate stretching open and clenching closed, 15–20 times. Then shake the hands loose.
Benefits
- ✓Strengthens grip
- ✓Reduces arthritis stiffness in hands
- ✓Improves fine motor control
- ✓Stimulates wrist and finger joints
- ✓Relieves tension from typing and device use
Health Goals Addressed
⚠️ Cautions & Contraindications
Acute hand injury.
Want to learn this under guidance?
All practices in this library are taught systematically at Nibedita Yoga Training Centre.