Reddit reviews Yoga Direct Foam Yoga Wedge
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Tapered edge for added comfort and styleMeasures 20" long, 2" tall, 6.5" wideSoft, scratch-proof exteriorLightweight and durableIndividually wrapped
stevefazzari's got some great advice!
Wrist misalignment and not supporting weight properly in the hands are probably the two most common causes of wrist pain in yoga (ashtanga especially). BUT, there are more, and you should really see a real-live instructor (or PT or doctor) to help you out. I'd be particularly cautious about fingers "getting a little white from the grip"—one can take this too far and cause harm. Good circulation means better healing, and in asana (as in life, really) steadiness is best accompanied by comfort and ease.
Eskaban's comment about shoulders is also great—this article about chaturanga dandasana is lengthy, but worth reading. Shoulders ending up forward of wrists in upward-facing dog can also be an issue, as it can overextend the joint in a weight-bearing situation. You might experiment with taking some weight off the wrists as you go through the practice, too, e.g., walking the feet back to plank/chaturanga rather than jumping, or subbing out "puppy"/bhujapidasana for down dog/up dog. There are also "wedges" that can be placed on top of or under a mat to decrease extension at the wrist. You might just need to give them some time off, too.
The last stretch stevefazzi advises is a great one, and along the same lines, if I'm doing a shortened practice I always include padahastasana. I personally like these sorts of things, too: youtube: "wrist relief".
I know I'm catching this kindof late: hope you've been able to get some help and that your wrist pain's not giving you so much trouble!
Honestly talk to a doctor if you feel pain. Modifications can only help so much but its better to look at the source of the pain and find out why it hurts.
You seem to be a young woman so the solution can be your diet and vitamin intake need to be adjusted for better joint health. Unless you have any accident related injury, your joints should be in decent shape (Ie no leaking fluids or spurs)
Also your instructor may not be modifying the poses correctly for your body, Many poses that cause pain can be corrected with padding or the use of triangle shaped blocks similar to this (https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Direct-Foam-Wedge/dp/B003JMHZIQ) to accommodate the strain put on your wrists,
Also you might have a form of carpal tunnel syndrome due to using the computer.
Again talk to a Doctor or someone with a Physical Therapy degree to get the most accurate diagnosis for your issues.