Some of the most commonly practiced and beloved yoga poses put a lot of weight on the wrists, which can be a great way to maintain and build upper body strength and even prevent future injuries caused by lack of strength or range of motion. For many people hand balances, or even less strenuous poses like Downward-Facing Dog or Upward-Facing Dog pose, can be a problem if they are experiencing an injury or arthritis that is causing pain or a limited range of motion.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerMay 26, 2021wrists, yoga therapy, modifications, stress hormones, cortisol, downward-facing dog, cobra, upward-facing dog, props