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[[File:Adi-mudra.png|thumb|right|'' Adi Mudra'']] | [[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]]. | ||
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#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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:55, 31 October 2018
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.
Benefits
- 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.
