Adi mudra

    Adi mudra

    the first gesture

    Finger position

    The thumb presses into the base of the little finger; the remaining four fingers wrap gently around it, making a calm fist.

    Duration: 3–5 min

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    Where the four-part breathing sequence begins. Named for the shape a newborn's hand makes on its own. Traditionally used to settle the breath low into the abdomen.

    Element: Balanced

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    Balance3–5 min

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    Anjali / Pranam mudra

    Balance1–3 min

    Dhyana mudra

    Dhyana mudra

    Balance20–60 min

    Bhairava mudra

    Bhairava / Bhairavi mudra

    Balance20–45 min

    Mudras are a traditional practice for relaxation and focus. They do not replace medical advice, and scientific evidence for their effects is still preliminary.