Bhairava mudra

    Bhairava / Bhairavi mudra

    the gesture of balance

    Finger position

    The right hand rests in the left palm in the lap, palms up. In the Bhairavi variant the hands swap: left over right.

    Duration: 20–45 min

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    A symbol of Ida and Pingala meeting — the two currents the tradition maps onto the two sides of the body. Held for evenness, and often chosen when the day has swung between extremes.

    Element: Balanced

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    Balance3–5 min

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    Dhyana mudra

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