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Practical Manual

Practical 17

Sukshma Vyayama (Hand Joints)

Hand joints practices have very good impact on upper back and shoulder
joints.
Note
Aim

To perform the series of Hnad Joints.

After completion of this practical, you will be able to perform and demonstrate
these series of practices in the appropriate format.

Requirements

• Yoga mat -1

• Cylindrical cushion (1-2 ft length and thickness 10-15 cm) – 1
Preparation of Yoga classroom

• The room should be clean and well ventilated.

Preparation of practitioner

• Wear comfortable loose, light cotton clothes (Not too tight).

• Remove accessories like spectacles, wrist watches, belt etc before practice.

All the practices of S V are performed while sitting on the floor in the initial
position (prarambhik sthiti). The body should be relaxed and only those muscles
associated with the asana being used.

Prarambhik sthiti (Initial Position)

• Sit with the legs outstretched in front and palms on the floor beside the hip,
fingers pointing backward.

• Head, neck and back should be in a straight line, and take support of the
arms.

• Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

• It can also be practiced in other sitting positions or chair sitting position or
in standing position also.

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