Ganesha mudra

    Ganesha mudra

    the gesture of strength

    Finger position

    Hands in front of the chest, palms facing each other, fingers hooked and locked together. On the exhale, pull the hands apart without releasing the grip.

    Duration: 6 rounds

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    The only mudra here that is worked rather than held. The pull opens the chest and the breath, and the tradition places it with the heart centre and with meeting an obstacle head-on.

    Chakra: HeartElement: Fire

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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.