Relaxed hands bring a sense of lightness and flight.
They are large, warm, and soft.
Open to impressions and receptive to whatever they touch.
Supple, like clay. Ready to take the shape of any object placed in them.
The pinnacle of evolution, enabling us to write, draw, play musical instruments, or type on a computer.
Our hands are always in front of our eyes, yet how rarely do we give ourselves the opportunity to feel them from the inside, to become aware of the vast range of movements available to our fingers and palms.
Hands are intelligent and responsive. It is no wonder they occupy more space in the brain than any other part of our body. Their potential is immense.
Professionals who work with their hands can sense, through touch, not only skin, muscles, and bones but also internal organs, blood vessels, nerves, and the finest structures of the human body, detecting the presence or absence of movement within them.
I invite you to try a somatic practice focused on sensing your fingers and hands. It takes just 5-10 minutes. If you enjoy this practice, feel free to add it to your personal toolkit — even using individual elements. Just a brief reminder to the brain that you can feel your hands is enough for it to take care of them, and for them to take care of you.
Observe your hands more often. What are they doing right now? How are they performing their tasks? Try doing something with your eyes closed, letting your hands become your eyes for a short while. Try eating with your hands, sensing the food with your fingers before putting it in your mouth. People used to eat this way — and still do in some cultures.
Do you have any tips or life hacks for developing hand sensitivity or relaxing your hands and fingers?
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