Tarkshya Mudra

Tarkshya Mudra

Tarkshya Mudra is the mudra of detoxification. It is a variation of Garuda Mudra. Tarkshya is slightly different hand placement than Garuda. To practice this mudra, link the pinkie fingers and connect the thumbs to the middle and ring finger while keeping the index finger extended.

Tarkshya mudra is associated with the deity, Garuda, the mystical bird. It is considered a very powerful mudra in aiding in spiritual and physical detoxification

How to Incorporate this Mudra

Find a cozy and quiet space where you will be able to settle into. Bring yourself into sukhasana / easy pose. Once you settle in with your breath, allowing it to flow in and out, bring your hands into Tarkshya Mudra, allowing them to rest below your heart. Inhaling from the base of your spine all the way to the crown of your head. Exhale completely and draw your navel to your spine and allow the shoulders to soften. Next, take a deep breath in, lengthen the spine. Exhale, begin to pull your navel to your spine as you slowly twist the body towards the left. Pause and inhale again, and then exhale and twist a little more. Continue this practice for five full breaths. When you are finished, allow the inhale to draw you back to center. Take one round of breath to settle before repeating the process on the right side.

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