Yoga Practice Name
Bhoochari Mudra
Yoga Practice Branch
Ashtang Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga
Yoga Practice Type
Hatha Yoga Category
Mudra
Steps and Description
- Sit in any comfortable meditation asana with the head and spine straight and the left hand in chin or jnana mudra.
- Close the eyes and relax the whole body. Open the eyes and raise the right hand in front of the face.
- The elbow should point to the side of the body. Hold the hand horizontally, palm down with all the fingers together.
- The side of the thumb should be in contact with the top of the upper lip.
- Focus the eyes on the tip of the little finger and gaze at it intently for a minute or so without blinking or flickering the eyes.
- Try to maintain continuous awareness of the fingertip.
- After a minute or so remove the hand but continue to gaze at the place where the little finger was in front of the face, then relax.
Contraindications
- People suffering from glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or those who have just had cataract surgery, lens implant or other eye operations, should not perform shambhavi without expert guidance.
General Benefits
- Bhoochari mudra develops the power of concentration and memory.
- It tranquillises and introverts the mind and is particularly beneficial for people who express a lot of anger.