Mudras are hand and finger movements that can be practiced any time, anywhere. Nonetheless, it is recommended to practice them sitting, or in one of the following three yoga postures: easy, diamond, lotus, or half-lotus. Practice five to fifteen minutes with the older children; a minimum of ten deep breathing cycles through the nose for the younger ones. Don’t expect them to replicate perfectly. Make sure your child is relaxed; the pressure applied on the fingers must stay light. Eyes must be shut or looking directly ahead, breathing free.
This gesture restores physical strength, mobility, and vigilance; helps eliminate bad cholesterol; and benefits children who are sensitive to cold by keeping their body warm.
- Sit in easy pose, cross-legged.
- Turn the palms of your hands upwards. Bend the tips of your ring fingers so they touch the bases of your thumbs.
- Softly bend the thumb over your ring fingers, keeping the other three fingers of both hands extended.
- The hands can now rest on thighs or knees.
- During practice, concentrate on the solar plexus.
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