Hand Workout

1. Begin standing with feet hip width apart. Ground the feet by pushing the base of the toes and heels into the ground, and bring hands to sternum in Eastern Prayer Mudra – hands sealed with finger stems pointing north.

2. Friction hands by briskly rubbing them together, moving them up and down against each other. Create a steady rhythm and listen to the sounds of the friction. Notice heat building between the hands.

3. Now, count to 20 in your mind, and rub as fast as you can. In the last few seconds, begin to slow down the pace, and then come to a still point.

4. Spend a few seconds noticing the temperature changes, tingling, or vibrations in your hands, then amplify the breath, and let out a few deep sighs of relaxation and renewal.

1. Stand tall with feet hip width apart and hands in Eastern Prayer Mudra. Ground the feet by pushing the base of the toes and heels into the ground. Enliven the hands by pushing the bases of the fingers and heels of the hands together.

2. Inhale; keeping hands sealed together, pull elbows wide and expand the ribs to the east and west. Exhale; strongly push base of fingers and heels of hands together and contract ribs toward centerline.

3. Continue for 8 breath cycles.