Description

• Prana mudra can be used as an energetic pick-me-up, as it increases vitality and helps to clear energetic blockages.

• In yoga and Ayurveda, prana deficiency or imbalance is believed to be the root cause of illness and disease, and so maintaining healthy prana is essential for wellbeing.

• Prana mudra can be used therapeutically, as a means of healing

• It has an inward motion of energy and can lead to anxiety, ruminations and sensory overload when blocked or imbalanced.

Follow these steps to try Prana mudra :

1. Prana mudra may be practiced in any stable seated posture, such as sukhasana (easy pose) or padmasana (lotus pose).

2. It is performed by bringing the tips of the little finger, ring finger and thumb together.

3. The index finger and middle finger remain extended, with the palm facing up.

4. Prana mudra is usually practiced on both hands, and should be held for 30 to 45 minutes for maximum benefits.

5. This can be done all at once, or broken up into three shorter practices of 10 to 15 minutes.