Garuda mudra

    Garuda mudra

    the gesture of the eagle

    Finger position

    Cross and hook the thumbs of both hands, palms facing the body, fingers spread like wings. The hands move through three positions: lower belly, solar plexus, chest.

    Duration: 4 breaths per position

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    A moving gesture — the wings travel up the body across three stations. Traditionally practised for a sense of lift and circulation.

    Element: Fire ↑

    Caution

    Traditionally avoided with high blood pressure, and during pregnancy.

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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.