Manduki mudra - Frog Gesture

Sit in vajrasana with the heels on either sides of the buttocks and the toes pointing outwards. If this is uncomfortable then sit in vajrasana. Place the hands on the knees. Close the eyes and relax.

Move the tongue in front of the teeth with the mouth closed. The jaw should be relaxed. Start by moving the tongue to the left, right, up and down. Do this three times. Then rotate the tongue three times clockwise and three times anti-clockwise while touching the tongue to the mouth.

Benefits :

1. Mooladhara chakra is stimulated and the pranic energy flow is balanced.
2. Good for the digestion, increases appetite, as it increases saliva.
3. Face looks more attractive as the muscles of the face are relaxed.
4. Good for anti-ageing and for delayed growth of grey hair.
5. Good for throat and makes the tongue strong.
6. Affects the sense of taste and creates a divine sense of smell.
7. Stretches ankle, knees and hips.

Precautions:

Perform with caution if there are problems with the ankles, knees or hips.