9. Adi Mudra – Gesture of Primal

Another meaning of this mudra is ‘energy seal’ because the energy generated through this mudra can be utilized for future activities. This yoga mudra is used to quiet and calm the mind.

In physical terms, Adi Mudra helps in healing and balancing the sense organs.

How to do Adi Mudra?

Firstly, make a fist with your fingers. Now, put your thumb (of the same hand) within this fist such that it touches the bottom of the little finger.

Breathing ratio for this mudra is – Inhale: Hold in: Exhale: Hold out is 4:3:6:3

Time & Duration

One can perform Adi mudra for 6-7 times in a day. Each time hold the fingers in the pose for 4-5 minutes.   

Benefits of Adi Mudra

Practicing this mudra will help you in the following:

• calms the mind and nervous system
• opens the higher nodes of the lungs
• reduces snoring
• improves the oxygen flow in the head