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Lotus Gesture — Manomithra

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Lotus Gesture

Padma Mudra

Lotus Gesture

Lotus Gesture — a meditation practice for a beginner student. Its focus is openness.

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Instructions

Sit or stand comfortably.
Form the mudra gently.
Keep wrists and shoulders relaxed.
Avoid excessive finger pressure.
Breathe naturally.
Hold for the starting duration.
Release slowly.

Reviewer’s notes

Increase duration gradually or combine with seated meditation/breath awareness.

Details

Type: Mudra
Difficulty: Beginner
Category: Meditation
Pacing: seated
Orientation: seated
Duration: 15 minutes
Hold: 15 minutes
Repetitions: —
Breathing: Natural, quiet breathing unless paired with a separately specified pranayama.
Side: —

Primary focus and secondary focus

OpennessMeditation

Demonstration

पद्म मुद्रा | How to do Padma Mudra, Lotus MudraMahadev Yogi · Watch on YouTubeA reference from another channel. It was not made or reviewed by Manomithra, so check it against the instructions on this page and against a teacher.

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