Hand clenching

Mushtika Bandhana

• Sit in the Seated Base Position (Prarambhik Sthiti).
• Straighten the arms in front of the body, shoulder height.
• Open the hands, palms down and stretch the fingers out wide
• Close the fingers tight to make a fist with the thumbs inside.
• Mindfully open the hands again and stretch the fingers out wide.
• Practice 5-10 times.

Breathing

• Inhale when opening the hands.
• Exhale when closing the hands.

Awareness

• The sensations experienced in the fingers.
• Synchronizing the movement with the breath.

Progression

• Bend and straighten each finger individually!