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Mudras
Cin Mudra

Touch the tips of the thumbs with the tips of the forefingers.
Keep the other fingers straight.
Rest the palms on the middle of the thighs.
Cinmaya Mudra

The tips of the forefingers touch the tips of the thumbs and all other fingers are folded in to the hollow of the palms.
Rest them on the thighs.
Ádi Mudra

Make fists of both hands with the thumbs tucked in.
Rest the fists on the thighs.
Brahma Mudra

Make fists of both palms with the thumb tucked in and place them on either side of the navel with the palms facing upwards and the knuckles touching each other.
Note
Keep the elbows bent to ensure relaxed arm position in all the above mudras.
Nasika Mudra
Fold the index and middle fingers of the right hand into the centre of the palm.
Use the thumb to gently close the right nostril. Use the ring and the little finger combination to close the left nostril.
Note
This mudra is used during different types of uninostril pránayamas. During alternate nostril breathing when you need to change the fingers to close the alternate nostrils, make sure that the pressure exerted on the nostril is very gentle.
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