आकाशी मुद्रा
Akashi Mudra
“Looking to the Sky”
- Starting Position:
- Meditation Pose.
- Concentration:
- on the Vishuddhi Chakra and Sahasrara Chakra.
- Breath:
- inhale deeply and hold the breath.
- Repetitions:
- 3–5 rounds.
The counterpose to Jalandhara Bandha
Practice
- Inhale deeply and bend the head backwards. Look up.
- Retain the breath as long as comfortable and return to the starting position with the exhalation.
- Breathing normally remain for some time in meditation pose.
Benefits
This Mudra influences the Vishuddhi Chakra, activates the thyroid gland and balances the Nadis. As this Mudra blocks energy coming from lower centres and guides energy down from the Sahasrara Chakra, it calms and uplifts the thoughts.
Caution
Never perform Akashi Mudra while standing, only when sitting. The head should not be bent back too far if there are problems of the cervical spine or a tendency to become dizzy.
