Description
- Adi mudra is a symbolic, ritualistic gesture of the hands often used in a spiritual yoga practice to calm and quiet the mind and nervous system. It can also help prepare the practitioner for pranayama breathing exercises.
- The name for this mudra comes from the Sanskrit roots adi, meaning "first" or "primal," and mudra, meaning "gesture," "mark" or "seal.”
- This mudra calms and soothes the nervous system, it can be beneficial to incorporate into the end of an asana practice.
Follow these steps to try Adi Mudra :
- It is recommended to practice Adi mudra in a quiet setting while meditating
- Focusing on the breath, with the palms facing down on the thighs in a seated pose, such as padmasana (lotus pose).
- In this mudra, the thumb is pressed on the inside of the palm and the fingers are closed around it, making a gentle fist.
Benefits
- Meditating and focusing on the breath.
- The palms facing down on the thighs in a seated pose.
- Calms and soothes the nervous system.
- Relaxes the nervous system.
- Improves the flow of oxygen to the head.
- Increases the capacity of the lungs.
- Helps to reduce snoring, bringing more oxygen to the throat and head.