Surya mudra

    Surya / Agni Vardhak mudra

    the gesture of the sun

    Finger position

    The ring finger bends so its tip presses into the base of the thumb, with the thumb resting on top; the other fingers stay extended.

    Duration: 15–30 min

    Practice timer

    15:00

    Traditionally believed

    The warming gesture. Tradition places it with the fire element and with metabolism, and it is the classic winter-morning shape.

    Chakra: Solar plexusDosha: Kapha ↓Element: Fire ↑ · Earth ↓

    Caution

    Warming by design. Traditionally avoided with fever, heartburn or a hot Pitta constitution.

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    Chinmaya mudra

    Fire3–5 min

    Apana Vayu mudra

    Apana Vayu / Hridaya mudra

    Fire15 min

    Linga mudra

    Linga mudra

    Fire10–15 min

    Shiva Linga mudra

    Shiva Linga mudra

    Fire5–15 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.