Book Title: Pran and Pranayam
Author(s): Niranjananand Saraswati Swami
Publisher: Yoga Publication Trust

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________________ benefit of the index and middle fingers pressing the eyebrow centre, gently stimulating bhrumadhya, the kshetram or trigger point of ajna chakra. Choose the position which suits you best. BSY Jnana Mudra (psychic gesture of knowledge) Assume a comfortable meditation posture. Fold the index fingers of both hands so that they touch the inside root of their respective thumbs. The other three fingers should be straight but relaxed. Place the hand on the knees with the palms facing downward. Relax the hands and arms. Practice note: This mudra is used for meditation and pranayama practices. BSY O Variation Variation: The tip of the thumb touches the tip of index finger to form a circle. Chin Mudra (psychic gesture of consciousness) This mudra is performed in the same way as jnana mudra except that the palms of both hands face upwards, with the backs of the hands resting on the knees. 311

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