Anushasana mudra | Gesture of direction

For activating Vyana Vayu...
The mudra that assists in the activation of Vyana Vayu; the energy current that pervades throughout the entire body, flowing outwardly from centre to periphery on exhalation & returning back to centre on inhalation. On a physical level, Vyana Vayu supports coordination & circulation such as blood, lymph & on a subtle level, it ensures smoothness in the flow between energetic channels; this helps to improve one’s physical awareness as a whole.
Through this mudra, we activate Vyana Vayu by extending the length of each inhale/exhale & increasing that sense of connection between centre, periphery & space.

Method -
1. (In cross-leg seat) Make a fist with palms facing up
2. Thumb wraps over fingers, resting on 2nd knuckle of 4th finger
3. Extend index fingers fully
4. Breath nasally, noticing the lengthening of each inhale & exhale
5. Notice breath move from centre to periphery on exhale & periphery to centre on inhale