Mastering the Grip: The Secret to the 26+2 Series

Mastering the Grip: The Secret to the 26+2 Series

In the Classic 26+2 series, your hands are your primary tools. You’ll often hear our instructors say, "Interlock all ten fingers," or "Keep a firm grip." At Yoga Tribe Brooklyn, we teach that a strong grip is the secret to a strong spine.

The Ten-Finger Interlock

When we interlock our fingers in Standing Deep Breathing or Standing Head to Knee, we create a "closed circuit" of energy. This grip allows you to use your own body weight as leverage, creating the traction necessary to stretch the spine and open the joints.

Improving Hand Health

In the age of smartphones and keyboards, many of us suffer from tight wrists and weak hands. The various grips used in our series—from the interlock to the "cup" grip on the heels in Rabbit Pose—strengthen the muscles of the forearms and increase the flexibility of the finger joints.

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