Why is it called Kaki Mudra?
Kaki Mudra gets its name from the Sanskrit word "Kaki", which means crow. During the practice, the lips and tongue are shaped in a way that resembles a crow's beak, hence the name Kaki Mudra. This yogic breathing technique is mainly practiced for calming the mind and balancing internal energy.
How to Perform Kaki Mudra
- Begin by sitting comfortably on a yoga mat, the floor, or a chair according to your convenience.
- Adopt any comfortable meditative posture (Dhyanatmakasana) such as Padmasana or Sukhasana.
- Relax your body and bring awareness to your breath. Start with slow, deep inhalation and exhalation until your breathing becomes natural and steady.
- Gently gaze at the tip of the nose (Nasikagra Drishti) with both eyes.
- Now, purse your lips into a small circular shape, similar to a crow's beak.
- Curl and twist the tongue to form a tube-like structure and take a long, slow inhalation through the mouth.
- After inhaling, relax the tongue and lips and exhale slowly through both nostrils.
- Continue breathing deeply, smoothly, and calmly throughout the practice.
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