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[[File:Adi-mudra.png|thumb|right|'' Adi Mudra'']]
 
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The thumb is folded into the palm, touching the base of the small finger. The rest of the fingers are folded over the thumb, to create a fist. The hands are placed palms-down on the thighs while sitting in [[Vajrasana]].  
 
The thumb is folded into the palm, touching the base of the small finger. The rest of the fingers are folded over the thumb, to create a fist. The hands are placed palms-down on the thighs while sitting in [[Vajrasana]].  
 
 
 
 
  
 
== Uses of Adi Mudra ==
 
== Uses of Adi Mudra ==
 
 
#This mudra activates the pectoral muscles, making the chest expand forward on inhalation.  
 
#This mudra activates the pectoral muscles, making the chest expand forward on inhalation.  
 
#Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm ( being; 5 the exhalation, 2 the breath retention and 4 the inhalation) makes prana flow in the throat and in the head.
 
#Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm ( being; 5 the exhalation, 2 the breath retention and 4 the inhalation) makes prana flow in the throat and in the head.
  
 
[[Category:Mudras]]
 
[[Category:Mudras]]

Revision as of 12:53, 31 October 2018

Adi Mudra

The thumb is folded into the palm, touching the base of the small finger. The rest of the fingers are folded over the thumb, to create a fist. The hands are placed palms-down on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana.

Uses of Adi Mudra

  1. This mudra activates the pectoral muscles, making the chest expand forward on inhalation.
  2. Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm ( being; 5 the exhalation, 2 the breath retention and 4 the inhalation) makes prana flow in the throat and in the head.