Hakini mudra

    Hakini mudra

    the gesture of the mind

    Finger position

    The tips of all five fingers of both hands meet, forming a small pyramid in front of the chest. The palms stay apart.

    Duration: 5–15 min

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    The thinking gesture — people fall into it unprompted when concentrating hard. Traditionally held before an exam or a difficult piece of work, and associated with memory and with the two hemispheres working together.

    Chakra: Third eyeElement: Fire · Water · Earth · Air · Ether

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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.