Bound finger pose

This pose relieves stiffness in the fingers, wrists, arms and shoulders. It stretches the spine and brings a feeling of lightness and energy. It's particularly helpful in reducing tension accumulated in repetitive activities such as word processing or other keyboard associated actions:

» Sit evenly on chair with thighs slightly apart and feet parallel.
» Interlock fingers up to webbing of the hands.
» Straighten the arms to the front of you with the palms pointing away, thumb side down.
» Take the arms overhead, upper arms in line with the ears.
» Work to fully straighten the arms and turn the palms to face the ceiling.
» Breathe evenly and smoothly relaxing the facial muscles as you grow in height.
» Repeat, changing the interlock.

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Robert Kay, a writer and public relations consultant, demonstrates the pose.

Ray Madigan and Shelley Choy are certified Iyengar Yoga teachers and co-direct the Manoa Yoga Center. See www.manoayoga.com or call 382-3910.

**Manoa Yoga Center, the authors and the Star-Bulletin take no responsibility for any injury arising from the practice of these yoga postures. Readers should seek a doctors' approval before commencing this yoga practice.

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