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'''The thumb and forefinger are the same as in [[Chin Mudra]]. The rest of the fingers are folded into a fist. The non-folded part of the forefinger and the middle finger should still be touching. As in Chin Mudrā, the hands are placed palms-up on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana'''.  
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The thumb and forefinger are the same as in '''Chin Mudra'''. The rest of the fingers are folded into a fist. The non-folded part of the forefinger and the middle finger should still be touching. As in Chin Mudrā, the hands are placed palms-up on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana.  
  
 
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==Uses==
 
 
== Uses of Chinmaya Mudra ==
 
 
 
#This mudra activates the ribs, making them expand sideways on inhalation.  
 
#This mudra activates the ribs, making them expand sideways on inhalation.  
#Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm (''''' being; 5 the exhalation, 2 the breath retention and 4 the inhalation''''') causes prana flow in the torso and in the throat.
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#Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm, it causes prana flow in the torso and in the throat.
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Mudras]]
 
[[Category:Mudras]]

Latest revision as of 17:57, 31 October 2018

The thumb and forefinger are the same as in Chin Mudra. The rest of the fingers are folded into a fist. The non-folded part of the forefinger and the middle finger should still be touching. As in Chin Mudrā, the hands are placed palms-up on the thighs while sitting in Vajrasana.

Uses

  1. This mudra activates the ribs, making them expand sideways on inhalation.
  2. Slow breathing in a 5-2-4-2 counted rhythm, it causes prana flow in the torso and in the throat.