Last session we did a lovely heart opener that is the 'counter pose' for computer use. Before you move onto todays exploration, take a moment to revisit the movement from my last post- it is always a treat!
Ahhh...the hands. They literally are an expression of the heart and the Heart Meridian in Chinese Medicine travels from the heart, through the center of the armpit, the medial (pinky finger side) elbow crease to the tip of the pinky finger, just to the ring finger side of the finger nail. There are points from the Heart Meridian that also connect into your small intestine and brain. Thus Happy Hands = Happy Heart, Intestine and Brain!
There are 8 carpal bones that make up your hands, right where your forearm bones connect in. Around your writs is the retinaculum, connective tissue that holds your tendons into the bones so they don't spring out from your body when you flex and extend your fingers. Lets free up this precious carpal area now!
Interlace your hands palm to palm. Circle them in a figure eight movement ten times to the right, then ten times to the left.
Pay attention: this gets tricky! Show the back of your right hand to the computer, like a princess with your finger tips facing the keyboard. With your left hand, wrap your fingers around the back of your hand, between your hand and the computer. Place your left thumb on the ball of your right thumb. Pull your right hand toward your body with your left fingers and push your right thumb mound toward the computer with your left thumb. Aaahhhh. Repeat second side. Now, one at a time with your right palm facing upward, grab each of your fingers and stretch toward the back of your hand. Hold 30-60 seconds each. Start with your pinky and move toward your thumb.
Ok, thats good for now! There are lots of ways to keep your hands and wrists healthy, so check back for more ideas. Healthy Hands = Health Heart = Happy, Loving YOU!
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