Anjali Mudra

• Usage:

  Centering, focuses attention to the heart, devotion (Namaste). Often accompanies meditation on the heart chakra.

• Description:

  Hands are held together at chest level, with palms touching.

• Duration:

  15-30 minutes

Apan Vayu Mudra

• Usage:

  Regulates heartbeat, and regular practice assists in preventing heart attacks, palpitations, tacho-cardia, or a sinking feeling of the heart. In a severe heart attack, if administered within the first two seconds, it provides instant relief. Also known as the "Mritsanjeevini Mudra", meaning "One which brings back life out of death".

• Description:

  Press index finger to pad of thumb, with tips of middle and ring fingers touching tip of thumb, and smallest finger extended straight out.

• Duration:

  Up to 45 min. daily