Yoga Chikitsa · Primary · Finishing Sequence
Yoga Mudra
Yoga seal
What it is
Yoga Mudra, the yoga seal, follows directly from bound lotus.
What it looks like
Still holding the feet behind the back in lotus, you fold forward and bring the forehead toward the floor. It is held for several breaths.
Why it is practised
It is a quiet, inward fold that begins the final seated poses of the practice. After the more active parts of the closing sequence, it slows things down further and prepares for the final lotus and the lift. Many students find the folded shape encourages a calm, settled breath.
What to pay attention to
Fold only as far as the hips and knees allow. Keep the breath long. If the bind is not available, rest the forehead on the floor with the hands forward.
Who it suits
Students comfortable in bound lotus. In a Mysore-style room you are shown the version that fits you right now — private sessions are one way to work on it individually.
Next in the sequence: Padmasana.
From the bound lotus, a forward fold as the count requires.
Practise this Primary pose in a Mysore-style room, or in a private session in Dubai or online.
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