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MODULE-5 prāńāyāma

Yogic Practices

INTEXT QUESTIONS 22.3

A. Fill in the blanks with appropriate word:

1. Mudras which are performed as postures are called……
2. In ……. Mudra, the attention remains at the …… of eye-brows during the
Note practice.

3. In final stage of vipareet karani mudra, the legs are at ….degrees and the
trunk is about …. degrees to the floor.

B. Mark the following statements as True or False.

1. After performing vipareet karani mudra, counter asanas like matyasana,
ushtrasana or supta vajrasana are performed. ( )

2. Practicing of frequent contractions & relaxations of anal muscles is called
Ashwini Mudra. ( )

3. Vipareet Karani Mudra improves sexual health. ( )

22.2.2 Mukh Mudra

Mudras which are performed with face are called Mukh mudra. Shambhavi,
kaki comes under Mukh Mudra.

Shambhavi Mudra (The Eyebrow Center)

Gazing at the eyebrow centre, sitting in any meditative pose with gyan mudra is
known as Shambhavi mudra. Shambhavi mudra is considered one of the most
important mudras for meditation.

Fig.10.11: Shambhavi Mudra
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