The arms act as pump handles for the breath,
influencing its length, capacity and flow.

Hence, when moving on the exhale,
the arms are the last to be lowered,
before ceasing the flow of the exhale.

Hence, when moving on the inhale,
the arms are the first to be raised,
after commencing the flow of the inhale.

Link to Series: 108 Postural Practice Pointers

Āsana and Mudrā Glossary
– Grouped into Standing, Kneeling,
Lying, Inverted, Backbend, Seated & Sitting