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Hand & Wrist Foundation Alignment Drill (Hasta Bandha)

Yoga

Hand & Wrist Foundation Alignment Drill (Hasta Bandha) is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration2 min 52 sec

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Hand & Wrist Foundation Alignment Drill (Hasta Bandha)

Plant hands on the mat pointing forward; press firmly through the base knuckle of the index finger and thumb while clawing with fingertips to protect the outer wrist cartilage.

Key points

  • Press into the inner hand, particularly the index knuckle and base of thumb
  • Avoid tenting the hands or dumping weight into the outer wrist cartilage
  • Keep fingers moderately spread so fingertips can act as active balance brakes

Common mistakes

Tenting the palms, collapsing onto the outer edge of the wrist, or spreading fingers excessively wide.

Sets: 1Rest: 0 secEst. duration: 2 min 52 sec
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