Our wrists help us perform the simplest tasks, from chopping carrots to flossing our teeth. So it's no surprise that a twinge of discomfort -- after too much typing or a Down Dog gone awry -- could throw a wrench in our routine. Without regularly exercising wrists to prevent injury, we may find ourselves cut off from the activities that shape our lives -- all the more reason to handle wrists with care.

To help prevent stress and strain, Duncan Wong, creator of the mind-body hybrid known as Yogic Arts, suggests these exercises to stretch the ligaments of the wrist joint:

Wrist Reset
It elongates, aligns, and energizes the wrist joint, the muscles of the forearm, and the fingers.

How to Do It
1. Sit or stand with spine tall, and extend your left arm out so your wrist is directly in front of your left shoulder, palm facing down.

2. Bend your wrist to point your fingers toward the floor, then rotate the wrist so the fingers point to your right.

3. Use the palm of your right hand to gently push the back of your left hand. To intensify the stretch, curl the left fingers into a fist. Switch and repeat.