Yogic Seal

Yoga Mudra

Yogic Seal sits in Lotus and folds forward with the arms bound behind the back, bringing the forehead toward the floor. It is a calming finishing posture that opens the hips and shoulders and turns the attention inward. The bind and fold together create a quiet sealing of the practice.

Alignment cues

• Sit in Lotus and bind the hands behind the back
• Fold forward from the hips, chest toward the floor
• Rest the forehead down and soften the breath

Benefits

• Combines a hip-supported seat with a calming forward fold
• Stretches the shoulders as the arms draw back
• Encourages introspection to close the practice

Modifications

• Sit on a folded blanket to lift the hips if crossing the legs is difficult
• Rest the forehead on a block instead of the floor