Apana mudra

    Apana mudra

    the gesture of clearing

    Finger position

    The tips of the middle and ring fingers meet the tip of the thumb; index and little fingers stay extended.

    Duration: 15–45 min

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    The counterpart to Prana. Where one gathers, this one releases: tradition places it with the downward-moving currents of the body and the idea of letting go of what is finished.

    Chakra: SacralDosha: Pitta ↓Element: Ether · Earth

    Caution

    Traditional sources associate this mudra with digestive complaints. Septagram describes the tradition, not a treatment — for any medical question, see a doctor.

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    Ether15–30 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.