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Manduki Mudra

In Sanskrit, Manduki means "frog" and Mudra means "gesture." This Mudra is a Kaya Mudra meaning "postural gesture" practice and is described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita as well as the Shiva Samhita. This practice is also preformed in Kriya Yoga.

This Mudra is described as a practice that gives the practitioner the ability to have eternal youth. This practice gets its name from the resemblance from a sitting frog.

The goal of this practice is calm the fluctuations and disturbances of the mind while bringing a balance to Ida and Pingala Nadis meaning "energetic pathways."

Practice

Preform Bhadrasana or gracious pose with the toes pointing outward.

The buttocks should rest on the floor.

Bring the hands on the knees while holding the spine and head straight.

Close the eyes and relax the whole body.

After some time, open the eyes and perform Nasikagra Drishti Mudra.

If the eyes become tired relax them for a minute or so.

Duration

Practice 5 minutes until the mind and senses have turned inward.

Note

Use a folded blanket, Yoga block or a bolster under the buttocks for support if needed, making sure to apply firm pressure to Muladhara Chakra to stimulate the Chakra.

Breathing should be slow and rhythmic.

This practice is an advanced variation of Nasikagra Drishti Mudra.

Awareness

While practicing bring your awareness to Muladhara Chakra.

Precautions with Manduki Mudra

Do not practice if you have glaucoma.

Any one with diabetic retinopathy, recent cataract surgery, lens implants, or any other eye operations should not preform Nasikagra Drishti Mudra without the proper guidance of an experienced Yoga teacher.