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    mṛgi

    Devanāgarī: मृगि Translation: deer Related concepts:mudrā

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    “When using Mṛgi Mudrā to control the nostril flow in Prāṇāyāma,
    the ring finger and thumb remain as if glued onto the nostrils,
    with one nostril being fully closed and one nostril partially closed,
    with adjustments to the pressure according to technique and ratio.
    Even when using Ujjāyī within techniques such as Anuloma Ujjāyī,
    the finger and thumb remain as if sealed on the sides of the nostrils.
    Externally it’s as if there is nothing to observe in terms of the body.
    Internally there is a vibrant flow within the dynamics of the breath.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “One aspect in the refinement of Nāḍī Śodhana
    is an almost undetectable deftness within
    the finger movement when using Mṛgi Mudrā,
    whilst keeping them permanently on the nostrils.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “Bhastrikā is Kapālabhāti plus finger control with Mṛgi Mudrā.
    There are several practice combinations around Bhastrikā:
    1. Inhale Left Nostril, Exhale Left Nostril continuously
    2. Inhale Right Nostril, Exhale Right Nostril continuously
    3. Inhale Left Nostril, Exhale Right Nostril continuously
    4. Inhale Right Nostril, Exhale Left Nostril continuously
    5. Inhale Left Nostril, Exhale Right Nostril and
    Inhale Right Nostril, Exhale Left Nostril continuously
    However, the student needs to be proficient in the
    practice of Kapālabhāti before introducing Bhastrikā.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    “When using Mṛgi Mudrā in Nāḍī Śodhana
    the control should not be at the nose.
    The fingers are a guide more than a valve.
    Thus you should not bend the nose.
    The main control for the Inhale and for
    the Exhale is in the chest not the fingers.”
    – 108 Prāṇāyāma Practice Pointers

    Links to Related Posts:

    • Āsana and Mudrā Glossary – Grouped into Standing, Kneeling, Lying, Inverted, Backbend, Seated & Sitting
    • Glossary of Prāṇāyāma & Bandha Practice Techniques – Grouped into Primary, Secondary & Ancillary Techniques
    • Primary Prāṇāyāma Techniques as taught by Krishnamacharya and Desikachar

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