Ashvini-mudra

Ashvini-mudra

Ashvini-mudra is performed by contraction of the muscles of the anus with simultaneous concentration of attention on this area. Affects apana, helps to redirect it, transform and then lead it into sushumna.

Ashvini-mudra is connected with gudadhara - adhara to concentrate on when performing mudra. Gudadhara ensures ashvini effect.

A list of the main mudras can be found here.