Prana Invocation Mudra

In a sitting position bring the hands in front of the lower belly, fingertips pointing towards each other, hands a little away from the body. Inhaling slowly bring the hands up over the belly, in front of the chest and up to the throat. Make sure not to touch the body. Holding the breath raise the arms up over the head, looking upwards then bring the hands back to the throat and exhaling slowly lower the hands down. Try to visualize and feel the movement of the prana moving up and down. Use ujjayi breathing if desired. When the arms are open focus on ajna chakra (the eyebrow centre) and sahasrara chakra (top of the head). Feel the prana entering the body. After practicing at least 7 times bring the hands in front of the body, palms facing each other and at a distance of 10-15 cms. Move the hands and try to feel the prana then place the hands on any part of the body to give more prana. Best to practice after pranayama.

Benefits :

1. Stimulates the prana within our body
2. Helps distribute prana in our body and to particular areas
3. Increases awareness of energy within our body
4. Creates peace, calmness and contentment.
5. Increases trust and connection in oneself and the universe