Practices · Seals

Mudra

Whole-body gestures that contain and direct energy rather than spend it. The widest classical catalogue is in the Gheranda Samhita.

• Maha Mudra · HYP 3.10

  The Great Seal

  A seated forward fold over one extended leg combined with the locks and retention.

• Viparita Karani · HYP 3.78

  The Inverted Action

  Reversing the body so the legs are above the head and the head below the heart.

• Khechari · HYP 3.32

  The Space-Moving Seal

  Turning the tongue up and back against the soft palate during meditation.

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