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I sometimes also do my vinyasas on my fists, and also find the transition from Up-Dog to Down-Dog very awkward. Basically, I don’t think there is a graceful way to do it. I usually come from Up-Dog back into plank, undo my fists and place my palms flat on the mat, and then shift back to Down-Dog.

I personally don’t do Down-Dog with fists, because it feels very unnatural, as you point out, and it also doesn’t bother my wrists at all to do Down-Dog normally. I’d recommend using fists only in those poses where it actually causes you pain or discomfort to use open palms.

I have wrist pain in my left wrist from an old injury, and I’m taking a Vinyasa Power Flow class. I have been modifying Plank Pose, Chaduranga, and Up-Dog by making fists, and for me, that relieves the pain. But I’m having a problem flowing from Up-Dog (on my fists) into Down-Dog. It feels unnatural and uncomfortable to do Down-Dog on my fists, and actually, my wrist is not bothered when I do Down-Dog on flat palms.

So, I’m wondering how this flow “should” look when you modify and do it on fists. Could you post some pictures or a video of how you would do Vinyasa Sun Salutations on fists?

Thank you for the informative bolg! You’ve already written the best collection of ideas for wrist-pain that I’ve found!!

In the name of full disclosure, I am the personal assistant for this writer. However, I knew I wanted to work for this writer because her book is smart, funny, and inspiring. “Enlightment for Idiots” revolves around the life of Amanda, a twenty-nine year old yoga instructor and freelance writer who gets assigned to write a “For Idiots” guide to Enlightment. On the way, Amanda contends with a boyfriend who doesn’t call back, an unplanned pregnancy, and trendy gurus who don’t quite “get it.” Ms. Cushman is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher, so this book is infused with a deep spiritual wisdom and knowledge of yogic philosophy and practice– however, the difference between this book and other spiritual books I’ve read is that this book takes on subject matter I can actually relate to.

I was so glad to come across this spiritual and entertaining read. As far as I know, it’s the only one of it’s kind.

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Just wanted to let you know that I am teaching the latest yoga class in the Los Angeles metro area “Late Night” classes every Tues/Thurs for 10:45 PM – 12 Midnight, at Power Yoga West in Santa Monica. (www.poweryoga.com)

We are getting about 25 people per night and I think it may help your readers who are busy into the late evening to know that yes, here in Los Angeles, we even have a class which starts at 10:45 PM and which will help them wind-down from their long busy day.

The class is very mellow, though with some challenges, and something for all levels. My site: http://www.yogainsight.net

Thanks for sharing with your readers!

Namaste,

Etan

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m.