Level 8
Tadagi Mudra - Raised Lotus
Starting Position: Padmasana
Concentration: on the arms and fingers
Breath: normal breathing
Repetitions: 10 times
Practice: Sit in Padmasana. >Place the fingertips on the floor beside the body. >Raise the body 10 times, holding briefly. Ensure the body weight is supported by the fingertips only. >Slowly return to the starting position.
Benefits: Dispels depression and headache. Improves digestive function. Strengthens the finger, arm, shoulder, chest and abdominal muscles. This Asana is also used in Kriya Yoga.
Caution: This Asana should not be practiced during menstruation, pregnancy or with haemorrhoids. If the Asana causes pain in the fingers, avoid its practice.
ASANA IS INCLUDED IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES
CHAPTER CONTENT
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Padmasana -
Gorakhasana -
Padma Parvatasana -
Bandha Padmasana -
Tadagi Mudra -
Padma Lolasana -
Garbha Pindasana -
Padma Kukkutasana -
Gupta Padmasana -
Bandha Mayurasana -
Padma Matsyasana -
Padma Bakasana -
Ardha Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Sarvangasana -
Padma Pindasana -
Padma Vrikshasana -
Urdhva Padmasana -
Padma Vrishchikasana -
Niralambasana -
Padma Yoga Mudra -
Bhastrika Pranayama with Maha Bandha -
Self-Inquiry Meditation Level 8
